Mbongeni Ngema, STIMELA SASEZOLA HIT MAKER IS NO MORE
Ngema was involved in a tragic car accident this evening according to reports. A prolific actor and producer who wrote the highly acclaimed musical Sarafina.”It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema,” said family spokespersons Nhlanhla Ngema.
Ngema was ent whilst returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening.

He was a passenger in the vehicle. Ngema is a renouned playwright, actor, choreographer, composer and singer.
He is best known for his award-winning works that include Sarafina and Woza Albert. Among his many hit songs is Stimela sa se Zola.
An entertaining artist of note, Ngema’s works reflected the spirit of resistance during the Westwood’s of apartheid and liberation struggle.
“The Ngema family, colleagues and friends are deeply devastated about Ngema’s passing. The family will share further details about the funeral arrangements in due course,” said Nhlanhla.

The family said in a statement, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband, and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema. Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening. He was a passenger in the vehicle.”