Mbongeni Ngema

Summary

Mbongeni Ngema is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Verulam^[2]. He was born on May 10, 1955^[3]. He died in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality^[4]. He died on December 27, 2023^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], theatrical director^[7], playwright^[8], screenwriter^[9], and librettist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Mbongeni Ngema was born in Verulam^[2].
• Mbongeni Ngema died in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality^[4].
• Mbongeni Ngema was born on May 10, 1955^[3].
• Mbongeni Ngema died on December 27, 2023^[5].
• Among Mbongeni Ngema's spouses was Leleti Khumalo^[12].
• Mbongeni Ngema held citizenship in South Africa^[13].
• Mbongeni Ngema worked as a composer^[6].
• Mbongeni Ngema worked as a theatrical director^[7].
• Mbongeni Ngema worked as a playwright^[8].
• Mbongeni Ngema's professions included screenwriter^[9].
• Mbongeni Ngema's professions included librettist^[10].
• Mbongeni Ngema's professions included musician^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Mbongeni Ngema is Woza Albert!^[15].
• Mbongeni Ngema received the star on Playwrights' Sidewalk^[16].
• Mbongeni Ngema is recorded as male^[17].
• Mbongeni Ngema's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Mbongeni Ngema's described by source is recorded as African Film Festival, Inc.^[19].
• Mbongeni Ngema's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play^[20].
• Mbongeni Ngema's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical^[21].
• Mbongeni Ngema's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Original Score^[22].
• Mbongeni Ngema's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[23].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[24]

• Country: ZA^[25]

• Began / founded: 1955-05-10^[26]

• Ended / dissolved: 2023-12-27^[27]

• Community tags: songwriter^[28]

• MusicBrainz ID: 4d9ad9a7-0737-4ff3-81c0-eb12117daf76^[29]

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Origins and Family

Born in Verulam^[2], Mbongeni Ngema… he was born on May 10, 1955^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], theatrical director^[7], playwright^[8], screenwriter^[9], librettist^[10], and musician^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Mbongeni Ngema is Woza Albert!^[15].

Recognition

Mbongeni Ngema received the star on Playwrights' Sidewalk^[16].

Personal Life

Among Mbongeni Ngema's spouses was Leleti Khumalo^[12].

Death and Burial

Mbongeni Ngema died on December 27, 2023^[5]. He died in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality^[4].

Why It Matters

Mbongeni Ngema ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).^[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]

FAQs

Where was Mbongeni Ngema born?

Mbongeni Ngema was born in Verulam^[2].

Where did Mbongeni Ngema die?

Mbongeni Ngema passed away in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality^[4].

Who was Mbongeni Ngema married to?

Mbongeni Ngema's spouses include Leleti Khumalo^[12].

What did Mbongeni Ngema do for work?

Mbongeni Ngema worked as composer^[6], theatrical director^[7], playwright^[8], screenwriter^[9], and librettist^[10].

What awards did Mbongeni Ngema receive?

Honors received include star on Playwrights' Sidewalk^[16].