Mbongeni Ngema to Be Honoured by Son Sabelo and Daughter-in-law at ‘Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical’

Mbongeni Ngema to Be Honoured by Son Sabelo and Daughter-in-law at ‘Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical’

  • Mbongeni Ngema will be remembered by his family at an upcoming musical
  • The late playwright's son, Sabelo and his daughter-in-law, Thandeka, will feature in Mbuso Khoza's Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical
  • The couple is set to perform some of Ngema's most favoured songs, including Stimela SaseZola
Sabelo Ngema will honour Mbongeni Ngema with his wife Thandeka at ‘Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical’
Mbongeni Ngema's son Sabelo and his daughter-in-law Thandeka will pay tribute to the late playwright at Mbuso Khoza's ‘Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical.’ Image: mazulurealsoulsa
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Mbongeni Ngema will receive a special tribute from his son and daughter-in-law. The late Sarafina! star will be remembered at Mbuso Khoza's upcoming Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical, which his son Sabelo and his wife Thandeka, promise will be a special occasion.

Mbongeni Ngema to be honoured in musical

Less than a month since his tragic passing, Dr Mbongeni Ngema has received countless tributes honouring his life and work in the entertainment industry.

Now, his son, Sabelo and his daughter-in-law, Thandeka plan to celebrate Ngema's life in an upcoming musical. Known by their stage name, AfroSoul, the duo will pay tribute to Ngema in the best way they know how.

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According to ZiMoja, the award-winning KwaZulu-Natal duo has been invited to share their talent at Mbuso Khoza's Isandlwana Lecture: The Musical commemorating the 145th anniversary of Battle of Isandlwana.

The Wemgqibelo hitmakers will perform Ngema's Ihubo and Stimela SaseZola, among other hits, hoping to deliver a heartfelt performance to their audience on 25 - 28 January 2024.

Leleti Khumalo pays tribute to Mbongeni Ngema

Sarafina! star Leleti Khumalo honoured her late ex-husband and mentor, Mbongeni Ngema, at his funeral.

This was a time when Ngema's supposed dirty was being aired online, with netizens claiming he had abused several women, including Leleti herself.

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Nevertheless, the actress moved on from the drama and opened up about Ngema's influence in her life, crediting him for making her a global success:

"He introduced me and put me on the global map. I'm known throughout the world because he took me from Kwamashu and placed me in the industry."

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The film producer revealed that the original concept was theirs but couldn't become a reality due to financial constraints.

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