Bhoyi Ngema
Bhoyi Ngema (19*-2013) was an actor and theatre entrepreneur.
Also referred to as "Boy Ngema" in some sources
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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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