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Ndaba Mhlongo
Born
Ndaba Walter Mhlongo

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

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.

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

Year Film Role Notes
1977 Inyakanyaka Mshefane
1978 Isivumelwano
1980 Upondo no Nkinsela
1985 Bad Company
1986 Strike Force

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.