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Welcome Msomi

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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

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

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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

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

Works

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Play

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uMabatha(1970)

References

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  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 ^ Msomi's lawyer wants R8m theft case withdrawn, by Patient Bambalele, in The Sowetan; published November 13, 2019; retrieved March 10, 2021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.