Mbongeni Ngema (b. 1955 - ) a South African writer, lyricist, composer and … Read Full Bio ↴Mbongeni Ngema (b. 1955 - ) a South African writer, lyricist, composer and director was born in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal (near Durban). He started his career as a theatre backing guitarist.
He is married to actress Leleti Khumalo. Leleti who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for Sarafina; as well as starring as the leading role in South Africa's first Oscar-nominated film/move, Yesterday.
In some sectors of South African society, Ngema is considered a racist because of his controversial song, AmaNdiya (about racism that Blacks in KwaZulu-Natal have suffered at the hands of Indians). It was banned in the country soon after it was released in 2002, and even Nelson Mandela had asked Ngema to apologize but Ngema refused.
He is married to actress Leleti Khumalo. Leleti who received a 1988 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for Sarafina; as well as starring as the leading role in South Africa's first Oscar-nominated film/move, Yesterday.
In some sectors of South African society, Ngema is considered a racist because of his controversial song, AmaNdiya (about racism that Blacks in KwaZulu-Natal have suffered at the hands of Indians). It was banned in the country soon after it was released in 2002, and even Nelson Mandela had asked Ngema to apologize but Ngema refused.
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Colours of Africa: Mbongeni Ngema (Collectors Edition)
Mbongeni Ngema Lyrics
Asinamali Amahheshe wensizw'amahheshe (Amahheshe nsizwa) Wensizwa hhes…
Madlokovu ahhh kwenzenjani nsizwa nsizwa yangakithi vele bayakwazi bat…
Ngobamakhosi Wenduna kaNdaba wenduna yesizwe (Unaso sitolo sokuthenga ind…
One Blood Ufikile kimi lombhemi Wafika kimi umbhemi wakwaMadlokovu egi…
Rolihlahla Mandela Rolihlahla mandela Freedom is in our hands Show us the way t…
Sabela Udlala ngabantu emabhunwini babo Uyazigqekeza izindaba ngaba…
Sarafina They call you pretty mama They call you pretty baby They cal…
Woza My Fohloza Kuqubuku mhleza, umzimba wonke, Makuqhamuka wena lovie yini …
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on Madlokovu
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