November 7, 2024

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Mbongeni Ngema last recorded words on ANC goes viral.


The late Mbongeni Ngema once had this to say about the current ANC. He said “they have turned against their people” and added that they are like a lost cause. They could not be swayed to do the right thing for the people.

Mbongeni Ngema’s views about the ANC were not far-fetched.

Now that he is no more watch them put the facade. See them for who they are. Mbongeni Ngema was correct.

South African playwright and musician, Mbongeni Ngema has passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 68.

Ngema died in a head-on car accident while returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape.

He was a passenger in the vehicle.

The news of his passing was confirmed by Ngema family spokesperson Abbey Makoe.

Ngema was best known for his award-winning works which include Sarafina and Woza Albert.

Born in 1955 in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngema started his career as a theatre backing guitarist. He wrote the musical Sarafina! and co-wrote Woza Albert!, both of which won numerous awards. 

Ngema also became a household name for writing numerous hit songs, including the classic Stimela sa se Zola.


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