| Ndaba Mhlongo | |
| Birth Name: | Ndaba Walter Mhlongo |
| Birth Date: | 4 July 1933 |
| Birth Place: | Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, Union of South Africa |
| Death Place: | South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Years Active: | 1970s - 1989 |
| Known For: | Inyakanyaka • Ngaka |
| Spouse: | Mary Twala (? - 1989) his death |
| Children: | 2 (incl. Somizi) |
Ndaba Walter Mhlongo (3 July 1933 - 29 October 1989) [1] was a South African actor and choreographer best known for his role of Mshefane in the 1977 production Inyakanyaka. Ndaba is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most prominent comedians. Joe Mafela, himself an established comedian, described Ndaba's comedy as effortless.
Mhlongo is well known for the comedy Inyakanyaka (meaning trouble), and the dramatic film uDeliwe in which he acted with his wife and son. His other known works include Isivumelwano, Upondo no Nkinsela, Bad Company, Strike Force and Ngaka
Mhlongo was married to actress Mary Twala.[2] They had 2 children together; Archie and Somizi.[3]
Mhlongo received a Tony Award nomination for Best Choreography on Mbongeni Ngema's Sarafina! in 1988.[4]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Inyakanyaka | Mshefane | ||
| 1978 | Isivumelwano | |||
| 1980 | Upondo no Nkinsela | Mpondo | ||
| 1985 | Bad Company | |||
| 1986 | Strike Force |