Ndaba Mhlongo

Ndaba Walter Mhlongo (3 July 1933 – 29 October 1989) ^[1] was a South African actor and choreographer best known for his role of Mshefane in the 1977 production Inyakanyaka. Ndaba is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most prominent comedians. Joe Mafela, himself an established comedian, described Ndaba's comedy as effortless.

Ndaba Mhlongo
Born	Ndaba Walter Mhlongo 4 July 1933 Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, Union of South Africa
Died	October 29, 1989(1989-10-29) (aged 56) South Africa
Nationality	South African
Occupations	actor choreographer comedian assistant director
Years active	1970s–1989
Known for	Inyakanyaka • Ngaka
Spouse	Mary Twala (?–1989) his death
Children	2, incl. Somizi)

Career

Mhlongo is well known for the comedy Inyakanyaka (meaning trouble), and the dramatic film uDeliwe in which he acted with his wife and son. His other known works include Isivumelwano, Upondo no Nkinsela, Bad Company, Strike Force and Ngaka

Personal life

Mhlongo was married to actress Mary Twala.^[2] They had 2 children together; Archie and Somizi.^[3]

Awards and nominations

Mhlongo 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	Mpondo
1985	Bad Company
1986	Strike Force