Mbongeni Ngema, the South African creator of Whoopi Goldberg filmSarafina!, has died in a car accident.
He was aged 68.
He was a passenger in the vehicle.
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Ngema was a writer, lyricist, composer, director, choreographer, and theater producer.
His other major credits include vocal arranging onThe Lion King.
He has left an indelible mark on South African theatre and the creative industries as a whole.
His passing leaves a deep void but he leaves a rich legacy that will endure for posterity.
