Tributes pour in for world-renowned producer Mbongeni Ngema

JOHANNESBURG - Tributes are pouring in for legendary musician and playwright Mbongeni Ngema.

The 68-year-old composer and choreographer died in a head-on collision while on his way back from a funeral in the Eastern Cape last night.

Ngema is well-known for his 1992 hit movie Sarafina.

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His brother, Nhlanhla says Ngema was a warm and loving person.

"He was a very warm and loving person to everyone really if we do productions because I worked with him a lot in a lot of his productions, everybody in the cast becomes a family," he said. 

Meanwhile, long-time collaborator, producer, and actor Ron Kunene has described Ngema as a practical man who chased his dreams.