Tribute to the late Gibson Kente coming to the Soweto Theatre
The late Gibson Kente, known as the "Father of Theatre" in SA‚ will be honoured with a musical tribute commemorating his life and legacy this December by the Soweto Theatre.Kente‚ who helped launched the careers of South African icons such as Darlington Michaels‚ Sello Maake Ka-Ncube and Mbongeni Ngema‚ will have his life and times documented in the "mother of all musicals" directed by Makhaola Ndebele."I think Gibson Kente is the foremost figure in SA‚ especially where musical theatre is concerned. I think his influence has often been underplayed‚" Ndebele said, adding that the Soweto Theatre saw it necessary to commemorate the man whose life has impacted many in the entertainment industry.He is considered a "culture luminary and godfather of South African theatre"‚ with plays such as How Long‚ I Believe and Too Late and many others.The play‚ titled A Musical Tribute to Gibson Kente‚ aims to take the audience through the trials and tribulations of his life while highlighting the gr...
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