Mbongeni Ngema, Life story. Rest in Peace Baba. We will always love you.

[@sobangiwamasilela3472]

This channel is a much needed archive for the black child. Long live King David 🙌🏾

[@ayandamadywede2901]

He documented his story as if he knew he will be gone in 3 months rest in peace legend

[@mthulisidube5502]

This is the best podcast in South Africa!!

[@profmotlhabane3749]

It is indeed, I'm forever consumed to king David's podcast

[@Mketsi2708]

By a long mile!

[@wilf_moyo]

Audiences are infinite. Mdeva is good in his own lane, so is MacG in his own lane, so is Penuel so is DJ Sbu. They are all the best in their own lanes

[@iamneokay]

We can only thank you @KingDavidStudio for having captured a quintessential history. That in days like this, we realise how absolutely necessary you are. Again, Asibonge.

[@nyangab]

That smile, those teeth, the talent, the music, Movies..... Rest in Peace Mbongeni. Your sentiments about African leaders is true, they tend to forget, the purpose of their political roles.

[@FransUusiku1]

RIP Legendary, Mbongeni Ngema. Thank you for the art.

[@sithabilekhomo5364]

Thank you for clarifying Sarafina 2 story , at my 37 years of existance the propaganda that I knew all these years were bab Mbongeni Ngema looted government money, he was paid millions and bought fancy cars and houses.. sorry baba such rubbish that was shoved down out heard😢😢😢 Kodwa into engiyithandayo iqiniso lihlezi linendlela lokuziveza.

[@munyaradzichibuda3731]

Rest in peace legend and thank you king Dave for interviewing our legend and giving his flowers Wow 😢

[@thecannabisandhempcompany_]

Lo king David unesandla

[@shadrackmosetlhi7043]

I CAN'T STOP WATCHING THIS EDUCATIONAL AND UPLIFTING STORY DR MBONGENI NGEMA HE WILL BE MISSED. LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF THE LEGEND

[@Razaka-b1t]

This is why i love this podcast, appreciating our black legends while they still alive

[@phumlanindlovu5653]

eCarlton centre esdididini... is still one of my favourite songs by ubaba uMbongeni😁🤌🏾

[@sithabilekhomo5364]

Classic👌🏾👌🏾

[@thabisobaloyi7431]

Wow I am Glued to this interview, iTS LIKE I watching a live play....May His Soul Rest in Peace., what a talent!!!!!

[@MphoNeluvholaneluvhola]

Sarafina Sound Track is one of the most emotive albums ever you listen to the music with Joy and pain same time,a Remarkable man Dr Bongani Ngema King David Thank you for the Documention the Living Legend

[@blinkym21]

Now this is one conversation I can’t wait to hear, Bra Dave I hope you know that what you are doing for South African history is huge🙌🏾♥️.

[@elizabethmokotong3842]

Wow wow Thank you so much Bongo

[@maliklanga6534]

Thank you King for this interview. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@segamogotlha5290]

*GREETINGS DAVID, I KNOW IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS AGO WHEN YOU INDEED CAPTURED THE VOICE OF THIS SOUTH AFRICAN HERO ICON. YOU DID WELL BECAUSE NOW WE HAVE THE LIVE CAPTION OF MR BONGENI. YOU'VE RECORDED AND STORED THE MOST DEAR ARCHIVE BEFORE IT WAS LATE. REST IN PEACE MR NGEMA!!* 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@lulumapoma2330]

Wow this is unbelievable I just watched his interview 3 months ago rest easy Baba and much respect to the work and dedication you gave to Mzantsi ❤🇿🇦😪

[@blinkym21]

💔Listening to this conversation now feels like such a privilege😢 … I wish it was many more years from now, ..I wish the world had more chances to experience this brilliant mind. Thank you Bra Dave for this conversation, this was a story well told. Lala ngoxolo Babu’Ngema, your genuis belonged to the world🌎💫

[@rejoicemtshweni6997]

I wonder how King D feels today, first it was Gloria Bosman now bab Ngema 😢. I suggest that king 😮 must interview these celebrities every day, do a podcast please , im scared a lot of people will die before we hear the truth with their mouth. RIP BabuMbongeni, thank you for great talent 😭😭

[@elimthendemedia5956]

Stimela saseZola is Our South African National Anthem...

[@sithabilekhomo5364]

Thee best👌🏾

[@profmotlhabane3749]

It is

[@duduzilendaba-82]

Ohhh WOW! Thank you Mashabela. What an ICONIC Life. Game changer. A Giant has fallen. Uyibekile induku ebandla. Rest well Mfo ka Ngema.

[@mahalisagroupptyltd6984]

His memory is Shap…. What an interview. Good story teller🤗

[@STaRDVIDSFNAFFANHERE777]

I worked with ubaba Mbongeni Ngema and just loved ppl loved what he what doing. It sad to hear he is no more. He introduced me to raw music to abo bra hugh masikela abo Jonas ngwangwa kwakumnandi.

[@chipling1238]

Absolutely mesmerising , I’m from Namibia but having heard this just makes feel a PROUD AFRICAN ,we need this RICH AFRICAN history in our school curriculum , I even forgot to eat that’s how capturing this was. Viva Africa viva 🙏🙏 💪🏾💃🏾🥂💪🏾💃🏾🥂

[@matabelelandbroadcastingcorpor]

Baba Ngema it is nice seeing you. In Bulawayo in Zim we grew up listening to SA music not just the Soul Brothers. We also grew up on American music, I know you said it as a compliment but the truth is that we grew up listening to SA music more than our own music. We were colonised by SA and America musically.

[@makhalamonyahane568]

😊

[@GlenroseMakgorogo]

That's true.

[@bemesuelly4895]

So much respect for you King David, the talent you interview..thank you baba Madlokovu usikhulisile usibusisile ngetalent lakho❤❤

[@nawigitf]

❤🙏🏾 RIP Mbongeni Ngema. Thank you for your great work. *One of the greatest writers of this century!* Dance with the angels.

[@veronlizmemhmd8673]

Stories like these inspire me a lot at the same time invoke memories that one would rather forget about. Mama WInnie Nomzamo Madikezela Mandela's name keeps coming up from every person who was part of the strugglle then. Petty she did not get the recognition she deserved when she was still alive. How I wished she was at least the DP or Speaker of the parliament. May she continue rest in eternal peace. I have no doubt she is in Heaven where she belongs. Her Creator healing her wounds.

[@Mrtdogg101]

King David you keep delivering like a midwife!

[@Yimishe]

Oh David! I quickly came back to rewatch this video tonight! Thank you for honoring the stars whilst they live among us. Oh many blessings to you brother! Babu Ngema will have a long list of answers when his Maker asks him what he did with the talent that He gave him

[@thandindimande3419]

King David, do you see the work you do......this will go to history books. If you ever doubted what you do, look at this, he's family and the future generation will know their family history, all becouse of you.

[@tiyiselaMpuzana]

Thank you King David for allowing the story to flow out of Mbongeni Ngema unhindered. The man is a highly gifted storyteller. The only thing I would have loved to hear more about is that hit track, "Stimela SaseZola".

[@florencepahlane4702]

RIP Tatum Ngema❤

[@Naledi70]

U are truly prophetic not long after giving such a profound interview with the legend Mbongeni Ngema, he passes on ,we are thankful of the history of his craft that will be watched by our kids. Thanks David your show is unique we see u. Watching from the Netherlands

[@siyandamazibukoonlife3611]

Madlokovu🙌🏾 Ntusi yenkomo God'elimnyama elihamba libahila Amanqina namaqakala, wena waseMfule Sthuli sasengweni esingasho lutho kumuntu🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thanks for bringing this legend bra Dave🙏🏾😭🔥🔥🙌🏾

[@lindanimpilomthembu327]

Please get Magic Hlatshwayo as well

[@Mikevura]

Yoh Bra Magic

[@maliklanga6534]

Yes please...

[@OliviaMapulaMaleka]

Passion lead to wisdom and knowledge...thank you David .Thanks to our legend Dr Mbongeni Ngema .

[@corporateservices2610]

Salute King David 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏 , I patiently watched Tata Mbongeni giving us a picture of where are coming from 😭😭😭, this is so powerful infact I believe Ancestors used you for us to get this Rich History of us , I'm so emotional salute inene ubeli Qhawe uBab' Ngema.

[@sthokozomsomi2691]

"Umkhonto we gwala uphelela etsheni" kusho iqhawe lakwa Gumede, our forefather. Thank you Madlokovu for such a rich history being told by our very own. Kwande Ntusi yenkomo ✊✊✊ #Amandla

[@Teekay_95letsoalo-ec2xg]

Am still saying we need another Version of David to Interview King David . Mashabela is G.o.a.t.e.d 🐐. . . I mean the first 30min of this episode is Golden now that Ntate Mbongeni remembers everything about his Great-grand mother 👏🏾

[@veronlizmemhmd8673]

Right? I was like yhoo this papa's memory is bigger than of the elephant. Wooow

[@Kberry_]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@sanelemkhohlwa5397]

Yerrr 😂I was thinking about this the other day that unfortunately we will never have another David to interview ntate Mashabela

[@christophersemenya9890]

Bra Dave I'm left with no words to thank you. You had him while he was alive for us to cheerish the moments

[@zeentusi9339]

Madlokovu, Ntusi yeNkomo, Muji wamafu, wena waseNgweni, ngoba wena nasentendeni yesandla uyanela. Sithuli sikaNdaba! Thank you Madlokovu for your sharp memory and your gift of storytelling! Thank you bhut' David, you keep on bringing legends,and you do it with such poise! Much love!❤👌💕

[@zeentusi9339]

Asked my 17 yr old to sit down and watch the whole podcast as he could not comprehend my pain. Rest well Madlokovu, thank you for the music and thank you for the good fight. You have run your race💔😢

[@makhalamonyahane568]

I am also amazed by such a sharp memory

[@sithabilekhomo5364]

Ahhh!! life, Siyabonga David Mashabela, just 3 months ago you interviewed him. I was soo happy I even commented .. RIP Bab Mbongeni Dlokovu, Mngadi You shaped my childhood.. such beautiful fond memories ❤❤ Phumula Mngadi.. sizobonana ekuseni..

[@lekis5975]

Mam Albertina Sisulu was nothing short of a genius, not only was she a nurse, she was an intellectual and a revolutionary. Leleti's portrayal of Mandela is symbolic of the role that women played in the struggle, Come to think of it, it serves as a reminder that the wrong Mandela became President...yes, I said what I said. Fight me!!

[@ayandabanks2872]

Beautiful history, one day I will play this for my kids This is black consciousness on another level. You are a gift to South Africans. Thank you bra Mdeva, may God and your ancestors continue to bless you abundantly.

[@sithabilekhomo5364]

I admire bab Mbongeni Ngema's talent, the greatest of all time.. He deserves his flowers 🎉🎉🎉 it surely God's given talent, wazalwa eyifumbethe.. Thank you David ngokusilethela u Dlokovu izandla zidlula ikhanda ❤🎉

[@ayandabanks2872]

Such people deserve the G.O.A.T. status, ay lento yokusebenza u3mins ebese ubizwa ngeGOAT.

[@SobhoLeMfino_2023]

Eish! Billion Thanks David,for this Interview 🙏.Apparently Babu Mbongeni has been an Icon and Museum of Africa❤️.His Intelligence and Courage is beyond boundaries, and Unmatched!.And My heart is torn into thousand pieces💔,that He is No More,and lying in a cold tray in Mortuary 😭, as I'm watching this Podcast😭😭😭.I wish I can get a chance of waking him up and say "Siyabonga MaDlokovu siyi Africa Continent.UyaBonga noMhlaba WONKE ngemsebenzi yakho eyisimangaliso"🙏.MYSRIP Sthenjwa,and Wake up in VICTORY 💔😭✌️.It is Well...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@user-zt8br1xd9l]

King D, from deep down my heart, I truly appreciate your work. This interview blewed me away. The knowledge uBaba Ngema shared here will be cherished forever and thanks to you King D. Continue doing good 🎉 and may the spirit of our Legend, Ancestor, Ababa Mbongeni Ngema rest in eternal peace 🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@sthe_zar6341]

We need two more two hour specials with ubaba uNgema because his life story is extraordinary.He truly is in a league of his own 🇿🇦.

[@mantubantu3852]

‘God gave me a candle to light for other people.’ True words - Rest in peace Madlokovu. You sure did light a candle and we are grateful for it.

[@200941098]

It's sad that his no more, this life is too strange. Thank you for documenting these stories bra David.

[@makazityuluba35]

Awesome stuff l've ever had to listened to in a long time. Wow Mbongeni am very impressed.

[@sdlaminimathebula]

Incredible interview and history untold and needs to be documented in all print media!

[@sikhangezilebhebe1846]

Mbongeni was very talented and his command of English is on another level.

[@thatomokhahlane8903]

I have serious goosies just listening to this... Mbongeni such a good story teller🙌💖 Rich stories at that, 🧠

[@bobbyshabangu]

Same here!

[@AlienMonic1]

@Dave, thank you for this interview it is actually my very first time hearing Mr Ngema's story in detail. we are currently sitting on 74 244k Views, I Can safely say that most of us have actually learned a lot.

[@KM-nb2is]

We all admired Mbongeni Ngema do much through Gibson Kente How Long! He was such a special man special actor and singer🎉we salute 🫡 him and we thank God he is well 🙏🏾Amazing talent

[@jacquessandilemthembu]

King David it like you read my mind. I was about to make suggestions yokuthi it would be lovely to see the likes of Mama Thembi Nyandeni, Masoja Msiza, Bheki Mkhwane and of course bab Madlokovu. The list is endless and I trust you will do just that Bab Magic Hlatshwayo definitely is must invite on the show

[@bhekidlamini7260]

Mdeva what a story, rich history, that we thought we knew about this icon. PLEASE Mdeva can you document the whole story of this legend while he is still alive

[@sabatankhobo2837]

Ntate Ngema is a giant walking library. A living legend of note!🎉

[@khotsiaphathunatshilidzind5013]

This man was a fountain of knowledge. The story about Somizi mistaking grenades for avocados really made my day.

[@kagisomoahlodipodcast]

Kingdavidstudio you never disappoint what a legend Mbongeni Ngema.

[@okuhle.]

This right here is an archive of South African history.🖤🖤 I appreciate this channel so much.

[@kopanotlholoe8209]

Listening to this great man talk makes me wish I had a grandfather growing up telling stories of yesteryear. Lessons have been learned here. King David, thank you for never disappointing

[@faustinrutayisire2201]

RIP Mbongeni Ngema. I still remember you at Durban Playhouse as a good and pleasent man..

[@FikaMajozini]

thank you so much, Bra DAVID for bring this living iconic legend the founder of poor theatre before the western writer found it and trick us with coining the Terminology thank you so much Bra David, can you please also bring u-Tatu J DR JOHN KANI🙏

[@Fatuma-ff4tl]

Another Blow to our African countinent. All I can think of is Sarafina movie music and dance, which I watched almost 30years ago. Sleep tight M Ngema.

[@thembamsweli146]

This deserves a biopic🤞🏾 An injustice to HIS FANS if We don't get one💯

[@tee623]

As someone born and raised around Hlabisa. Enhlwathi am soo proud of ubaba umbongeni🙌🙌🙌💕

[@mosesing8166]

I enjoyed listening to his stories so much...he is indeed underrated in SA!!!

[@segamogotlha5290]

*HELLO DAVID THANK YOU FOR DOCUMENTING SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY WITH YOUR FABULOUS GUESTS. ME BEING AWAY FROM HOME 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼 YOU KEEP ME GROUNDED WITH MY ROOTS. SUPPORT FROM SWEDEN*

[@sizwecindi4215]

This is the content I signed up for 👍

[@abelyinkwana165]

Yhoo, David thank you for this man's cultural back round, I am astounded very astounded. I keep replaying that part of the grand mother

[@nhlanhlamnguni4582]

Indeed Dr Ngema you were given a candle to share the light with others. Rest in eternal peace our Brother

[@gugs103]

This is easily one of the best interview I have ever watched.

[@trmangena2463]

Yes Zimbabweans love African music we are Africans after all ....l still have soul brothers album

[@libadviser8793]

What an amazing story about "Imbube". Yes Mbongeni that's one of the biggest songs in this world, and we own it as South Africa 🇿🇦, agh, man, thanks for this story. Mbongeni Ngema, a true patriot and well deserved award winning talent, I love you baba indima yakho iyabonakala.

[@thecannabisandhempcompany_]

Basically this podcast killed him...king David Contributed. The fight for intellectual property in this age is real

[@palesamgidi8623]

These interviews are such a gift! To think I've known ubaba Ngema my whole life (through media) because of Sarafina and 90% of what he talks about I didn't know. I can bet most of us knew nothing of his journey. This is a gift to us! At the end he says "Ngiyabonga". Ca baba, kubonga thina! Thank you for the great interviews King David!

[@sparkiem4195]

I watched this episode wen it premiered without reading the comments...Seeing this now : "Ca baba, kubonga thina" after this man has passed is just something I cannot describe..

[@zweliphewa7334]

Babu Mbongeni Ngema is one special soul. I remember 13 years ago we went on a school trip to Johannesburg Mamelodi where we got a chance to watch him and his team rehearsing. I remember having a feeling similar to the one he speaks about in the interview, where you think I wanna be like that, I asked to sing for them. He was so impressed and gave me some money. As an 11 year old that was such a proud moment. Long live Madlokovu.

[@lindzimcolzwane6761]

Towards the end of this interview at 2hrs10mins Mbongeni talks about what should be written on his tombstone.This He said 3 months ago.A Man With Prophetic Gifts.Incredible.

[@siphosibeko3398]

Siyabonga David ukuletha uMadlokovu. Kushoda uMdu Masilela manje 🙏

[@mariabernice8154]

I love watching your your Podcast everytime,as a senior citizen I am always glued to the TV,Thank you David.

[@lesegonhlapo6476]

Lol he really loves telling stories I’ve lost count of how many times he has said “let me tell you a story “😂

[@onkgopotsegomolemobantatet5815]

😂😂😂He's lived the life!! Life experience😂🤧

[@zanelexulu4541]

RIP Mbongeni.Mhuh ngangithanda stage play Saraphina😢

[@AyandaDavid-p1d]

From 8pm to now close to 00:00 been watching this interview.. King you are one of a kind. How lucky are we to have had an opportunity to have this documented before the abrupt tragedy. Thank you Dave

[@LivingOutLoudwithTshepoHMaloa]

One of the most beautiful interviews I’ve watched this… So many half told stories here I can’t believe 2h20min went by so quick

[@thabokadiaka2761]

That "uhlalaphi" question by Gibson Kente. The goat in the elevator story & how the "Market Theater " name came about really stood out for me.

[@wezisebona6302]

Oww man what a bitter sweet interview ,more like a conversation . So much wisdom and charisma still at his age. He still had a lot to share. He was a pioneer. Thank you Dave for documenting such icons. Its incredible. ❣

[@kgomotsolebona1925]

Thank you bra David for dicumenting the stroy told by the maistro himself, this is profound, Stimela sa seZola, Sthothosamaze, ithambo lami le kenthaki, stofo same se malahe...a real love song, masterpiece of all times. Mbongeni is was ans will always be the greatest.

[@unitedcolorsofafrica2027]

Fascinating stories from Mr Ngema. Awesome contribution to our arts from him. Salute

[@nomsaletsoalo4841]

What an amazing interview, bab'Mbongeni is a true legend...thanks King for another great one!!!

[@muzimatlalaathaba7531]

When are we getting a movie about the life and time of this giant and he can direct it and produce it. It would be another great work

[@Imizi_Zungu]

In watching this episode I kept taming my appetite toward a state of satiety and yet I keptsalivating in Baba Mbongeni’s wisdom with even more hunger and appetite as the interview progressed! King David, please bring this teacher back . I speak on behalf of your Day Ones when I say we are yearning for more from this teacher! There’re more layers to peel from this playwright extaordinare! My Word! The Lion of the East deserves a narration on its own Sir! What a dialogue!

[@juramaladietz6561]

Legend indeed! Thanks many times to King David for this exemplary documentary.

[@sihawukelesihawukele102]

We will always be grateful of Bra Dave for creating this podcast. Listening to Babu Mbongeni tell the story about the song iMbube is really special. History is the future mahn. RIP to Babu Mbongeni💯👑

[@thabokadiaka2761]

Babu Mbongeni is very good teller of his story, he has a photographic memory 📸

[@sihlekunene1400]

Wow, this interview is so brilliant and informative. It should be made available on SABC and Netflix! It should be archived and replayed every year. Thank you David for this treasure🎉❤

[@mosimadisoloane1494]

A legend indeed, this is one of the best interviews ever 🙏🏽 Thanks @kingdavidstudios for sharing such a remarkable story with ntate Mbogeni . May his soul continue to rest in peace 🕊️

[@kalaharhi9506]

Thank you very much for this interview of Mr Mbongeni Ngema. Very inspiring life and story indeed. Thank you sir 🙏🏾

[@sifisohadebe5401]

What an amazing conversation. Bab' Mbongeni Ngema dropping some valuable jewels.

[@mafokopetrusmokwena126]

Today oops i meant yesterday I came across Mme Florence Masebe’s side note(Hope you will have her here) tweet asking what are we grateful for? I am grateful for your podcast🙏🏾Kind David.The sound quality✔️,the picture quality✔️the host✔️the calibre of guests ✔️the quality of conversations✔️ I have recently lost interest in TV 📺, I find myself watching podcasts most of the time and this one top notch.

[@unitedcolorsofafrica2027]

WHEN I HEARD OF BABA MBONGENI NGEMAS PASSING I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT OF THIS INTERVIEW THAT I SOOOO APPRECIATED...... THANK YOU KING DAVID. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏