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| − | [[Bhoyi Ngema]] (19*- | + | [[Bhoyi Ngema]] (19*-2013) was an actor and theatre entrepreneur. |
| − | + | ''Also referred to as "[[Boy Ngema]]" in some sources'' | |
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | The brother of [[Mbongeni Ngema]], and one of the founder members of [[Committed Artists]]. | + | The brother of [[Mbongeni Ngema]], and one of the founder members of [[Committed Artists]]. |
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| + | Tragically he was killed by a runaway stolen vehicle in Inanda near Durban on 22 December 2013. | ||
==Contribution to South African theatre film, media and performance== | ==Contribution to South African theatre film, media and performance== | ||
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Widely respected in South Africa's arts fraternity and abroad as a fine actor, he toured extensively in many of the company's productions. Among these were ''[[Asinamali]]'', ''[[Lion of the East]]'', ''[[Magic at 4 a.m]]'' ([[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]], 1993) and ''[[Siyagiya]]'' (2012). He also had a role in the TV soap, ''[[Muvhango]]''. | Widely respected in South Africa's arts fraternity and abroad as a fine actor, he toured extensively in many of the company's productions. Among these were ''[[Asinamali]]'', ''[[Lion of the East]]'', ''[[Magic at 4 a.m]]'' ([[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]], 1993) and ''[[Siyagiya]]'' (2012). He also had a role in the TV soap, ''[[Muvhango]]''. | ||
| − | + | In 2013 he was the Musical Director for a new production of ''[[Asinamali]]'' (billed as [[Boy Ngema]]). | |
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| + | He features as a character in the 2017 film of ''[[Asinamali]]'' (played by [[Sbu Ngema]]) | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
[[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. | [[ESAT Bibliography Tra-Tz|Tucker]], 1997. | ||
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| + | [[Market Theatre]] programme for ''[[Asinamali]]'', 1985. | ||
''Memorial Service for Bhoyi Ngema - 27/12/2013'' in [[Artslink]].co.za (news1213@artslink.co.za) | ''Memorial Service for Bhoyi Ngema - 27/12/2013'' in [[Artslink]].co.za (news1213@artslink.co.za) | ||
Latest revision as of 18:05, 5 January 2024
Bhoyi Ngema (19*-2013) was an actor and theatre entrepreneur.
Also referred to as "Boy Ngema" in some sources
Contents
Biography
The brother of Mbongeni Ngema, and one of the founder members of Committed Artists.
Tragically he was killed by a runaway stolen vehicle in Inanda near Durban on 22 December 2013.
Contribution to South African theatre film, media and performance
Widely respected in South Africa's arts fraternity and abroad as a fine actor, he toured extensively in many of the company's productions. Among these were Asinamali, Lion of the East, Magic at 4 a.m (Johannesburg Civic Theatre, 1993) and Siyagiya (2012). He also had a role in the TV soap, Muvhango.
In 2013 he was the Musical Director for a new production of Asinamali (billed as Boy Ngema).
He features as a character in the 2017 film of Asinamali (played by Sbu Ngema)
Sources
Tucker, 1997.
Market Theatre programme for Asinamali, 1985.
Memorial Service for Bhoyi Ngema - 27/12/2013 in Artslink.co.za (news1213@artslink.co.za)
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