Sello Maake ka-Ncube pays tribute to the late 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 and hit songs Stimela sase-Zola and Woza My Fohloza. 

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Speaking to eNCA, award winning film actor Sello Maake Ka-Ncube says Ngema inspired and was a mentor to a lot of people in the film and arts industry.