| Welcome Msomi | |
| Birth Date: | 1943 |
| Birth Place: | Durban |
| Death Date: | July 2020 |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | playwright, actor, and writer |
| Notable Works: | uMabatha |
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.
Msomi wrote his first book at age 15.[1]
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]
In 2020, msomi died as a result of illness[5]
uMabatha(1970)