WRITER and musician, Mbongeni Ngema, wants to share the stage with aspiring musicians in his upcoming show.
He announced that he will conduct auditions digitally from Monday, 10 July for those who dream of sharing the stage with him as back-up singers.
He will host his four-day musical extravaganza, A Musical Extravaganza-Born Black with Music, from 14 to 17 September at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni.
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Ngema, who is popular for his internationally acclaimed play Sarafina!, said he is looking for aspiring singers between the ages of 18 and 35.
“Those who want to be auditioned must do a two-minute video singing any of the songs from my new EP Thina Bant’ Abamnyama which is available on all digital stores.
“They must post their video on my Facebook page, Lord Mbongeni Ngema, or send it to the WhatsApp number posted on the page,” he said.
Ngema said he will also perform new songs from his new EP for the first time during the show.
“I will be performing in my musical extravaganza which will feature a cast of 30 dancers, 10 singers and a 10-piece band. Get ready for exhilarating performances featuring my most popular hits like Stimela SaseZola, Freedom is Coming Tomorrow, Woza My Fohloza and many more,” he said.