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.
Welcome Msomi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 Durban |
| Died | July 2020 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | playwright, actor, and writer |
| Notable work | uMabatha |
Early life
editMsomi wrote his first book at age 15.[1]
Legal problems
editIn 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
editIn 2020, Msomi died as a result of illness[5]
Works
editPlay
edituMabatha(1970)
References
edit- ^ a b Veteran playwright Welcomes Msomi dies , at the South African Broadcasting Corporation; published July 4, 2020; retrieved March 10, 20201
- ^ "Welcome Msomi's legacy tainted by R8m theft conviction". www.iol.co.za.
- ^ 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
- ^ Msomi's lawyer wants R8m theft case withdrawn, by Patient Bambalele, in The Sowetan; published November 13, 2019; retrieved March 10, 2021
- ^ Regter, Shimoney. "'SA has lost a legend': ANC mourns passing of Welcome Msomi". ewn.co.za.