Video Footage Showing Mbongeni Ngema Touching One Of His Dancer’s Breasts During Performance Sparks Outrage
While Mzansi is mourning the death of veteran playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema, a controversial video of the late musician has emerged on social media.
The video footage showing Mbongeni Ngema inappropriately touching one of his dancers’ breasts while performing live on stage has sparked outrage on social media.
Mbongeni Ngema Death
Mbongeni Ngema who was best known for his work in the iconic and award-winning movie ‘Sarafina!’ and his hit song ‘Stimela saze Zola’ died on Wednesday night.
He was involved in a horrific head-on collision while returning from a funeral in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape.
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His death has, however, been marred with controversy as his dark past has been brought back to light. His past scandalous life, including rape and abuse allegations, has resurfaced on social media in the wake of his death.
The Disturbing Video
In light of these accusations, footage of him inappropriately touching his dancers live on stage has caused a stir on social media. In the video, which is circulating on social media Mbongeni Ngema can be seen on stage performing his hit song ‘Stimela sase Zola‘ with a group of female dancers.
During the performance, he first taps one of his female dancers behind before proceeding to touch another dancer’s breasts.
Watch the video below;
Dr Mbongeni Ngema or rather Sarafina's Sabela has sadly passed away in a car accident. Sorrows and Prayers to his family🙏🕊️#ripmbongeningema #sabela pic.twitter.com/uH3Bo6WjjH
— the spill (@sa_spill) December 27, 2023
The video footage has triggered a wave of criticism on social media. Netizens found the video very disturbing. They opined that the video confirmed all the accusations that have been levelled against him.
Check out some of the reactions;
@Nomaswazi_11;
What a disgusting paedophile! Sies! I’m glad he’s gone! What a disturbing video!
@_ShaunKeyz;
He was brave enough to touch their boobs and bums on stage infront of everyone, imagine what he did backstage? Nah this old man was a pervert, good riddance.
@curria_mm;
Haybo is he grabbing on the bums and boobs uBaba omdala kanje 💔Haybo wtf!..This man was disgusting right till the end 🤮 what a disturbing video.
@shaka_with
Not everybody deserves to rest in peace fuck this nigga, very disturbing video.
@Kharrotie;
This video is so disturbing, for someone who claims to have changed🤮 imagine what he did behind doors
Conversely, some social media users came to his defense, suggesting that he might have asked for permission before touching them.
@majorleague1313
Kahleni! You think he just shocked them by touching? This was obviously rehearsed & he had consent.
@NNelukalo;
But that’s performance, when Makhadzi dancing and holding men’s you celebrate saying she is a performer. People with double standards disgust me so much.