The late playwright Mbongeni Ngema detailed his inspiration for Sarafina, saying he saw visions.

Sarafina remains one of the finest and most loved films ever produced in South Africa.Its relevancy to the country’s road to freedom has made it a customary movie and a reflection of liberty. Ngema died in an accident to see one of his finest works.

 

 

 

Indeed, South Africa would be among the best if many young playwrights could be inspired and reach the eleven of Ngema.Mbongeni’s work on Sarafina gave birth to some of the country’s finest entertainers.

Lelethi Khumalo and Somizi Mhlongo are apt of Sarafina and went on to have massive careers.MBONGENI NGEMA DETAILES SARAFINA INSPIRATION
Speaking of how he found the inspiration for Sarafina, Mbongeni Ngema said of the journey.

He started speaking about the depth of the content in Sarafina, saying it would live forever.

Mbongeni was sitting with Mama Winnie Mandela when the concept started approaching him.

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He asked Mama Winnie what she thought about the future of South Africa, and that was the start of the piece.

While driving home, Ngma started seeing visions of young people crying.

That was the start, and we spoke of the following few events that led to him calling it Sarafina.As a video of Mbongeni Ngema detailing his Sarafina Inspiration, many fans mourned him.

Indeed, the death of Ngema left many celebs in tears, but Somizi stole the show.

His tribute looked more like a lie, and he later deleted the post, raising many questions.

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Gwen “David Mashabela did an amazing interview with Mbongeni Ngema on his podcasts. What an amazing story, this is so sad.”

MSHAYI 🇿🇦 “Please drop the link. I wanna watch the whole thing.”

dalawhatyoumust “May his soul rest in perfect peace 💔”