Welcome Msomi

Welcome Msomi
Born1943
Durban
DiedJuly 2020
NationalitySouth African
Occupation(s)playwright, actor, and writer
Notable workuMabatha

Welcome Msomi (1943 in Durban - July 2020)[1] was a South African playwright, actor, and writer best known for the play uMabatha, which was an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth into Zulu culture.

Early life

Msomi wrote his first book at age 15.[1]

In 2019 Msomi was arrested regarding theft and embezzlement of 8 million rands,[2] and pleaded guilty on all 61 charges.[3] His lawyer subsequently argued that he was too ill to serve a prison sentence, noting that Msomi had suffered a stroke and spent time in a diabetic coma.[4]

Death

In 2020, Msomi died as a result of illness[5]

Works

Play

uMabatha(1970)

References

  1. ^ a b Veteran playwright Welcomes Msomi dies , at the South African Broadcasting Corporation; published July 4, 2020; retrieved March 10, 20201
  2. ^ "Welcome Msomi's legacy tainted by R8m theft conviction". www.iol.co.za.
  3. ^ Sports, Arts and Culture on conviction of Welcome Msomi in theft of Living Legends Legacy Programme millions, at the South African Department of Arts and Culture; published October 16, 2019; retrieved March 10, 2021
  4. ^ Msomi's lawyer wants R8m theft case withdrawn, by Patient Bambalele, in The Sowetan; published November 13, 2019; retrieved March 10, 2021
  5. ^ Regter, Shimoney. "'SA has lost a legend': ANC mourns passing of Welcome Msomi". ewn.co.za.