We chat to Mbongeni Ngema about the story behind Sarafina

Among the wonders on offer this Winter is a new stage production of the musical – Sarafina, by arguably our most successful playwright, composer, choreographer and stage director Mbongeni Ngema. “When I grew up, all I wanted to be was a musician,” he explains, “ I always wanted to be on stage performing for people but my [parents] did not know that performance can actually be a career. Despite his parents’ disapproval, Mbongeni pursued a career in theatre however, his journey was not an easy one. Read more: https://theinsidersa.co.za/the-story-... Watch The Insider SA, Monday evenings at 6PM and repeats on Saturdays at 1PM on SABC3 (Channel 193 on DSTV). Website: https://theinsidersa.co.za Facebook:   / theinsidersa   | @TheInsiderSA Twitter:   / theinsidersa   | @TheInsiderSA Instagram:   / theinsidersa   | @theinsidersa TikTok:   / theinsidersa   | @theinsidersa #TheInsiderSA #Sarafina #MbongeniNgema