By Bongiwe Dlamini

MBABANE:Sarafina Producer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car accident, TimesLive reported on Wednesday evening.

It has been reported that,a statement shared by his family confirmed that,Ngema died on Wednesday evening in a head-on car accident whilst returning from attending a funeral in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, Ngema was 68. 

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother,father,husband,and patriot, Mbongeni Ngema.He was a passenger in the vehicle," read the statement.

"Ngema is a renowned playwright, actor, choreographer, composer, and singer. He is best known for his award-winning works which include Sarafina and Woza Albert," read the statement from the family.Ngema also became a household name for numerous hit songs, including Stimela sa se Zola.