Ndaba Mhlongo

Ndaba Walter Mhlongo (3 July 1933 29 October 1989) [1] was a South African actor and choreographer best known for his role of Mshefane on the 1977 playwright, Inyakanyaka.

Ndaba Mhlongo
Born
Ndaba Walter Mhlongo

3 July 1933
DiedOctober 29, 1989(1989-10-29) (aged 56)
South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation
  • actor
  • choreographer
  • comedian
  • assistant director
Years active1970s 1989
Known forInyakanyaka
Spouse(s)Mary Twala (? - 1989) his death
Children2 (incl. Somizi)

Career

He acted on the well-known drama Inyakanyaka and UDeliwe along with his wife and son. His other known works include Isivumelelwano, Upondo no Nkinsela, Bad Company and Strike Force.

Personal Life

He was married to actress, Mary Twala.[2] They had 2 children together; Archie and Somizi.[3]

Awards and Nominations

He received a Tony Award nomination for Best Choreography on Mbongeni Ngema's Sarafina! in 1988.[4]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1977InyakanyakaMshefane
1978Isivumelwano
1980Upondo no Nkinsela
1985Bad Company
1986Strike Force
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References

  1. "Somizi plays a carefully tribute to his late mother Mary Twala at her funeral". newssa1.com. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  2. "5 local celebs and their famous parents". Channel 24. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  3. Temba Msiza. "Somizi On His Parents' Love". People Magazine.
  4. "Ndaba Mhlongo - Incwajana". incwajana.com. 4 May 2020.


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