Asinamali!

musical by Ngema

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  • In Mbongeni Ngema

    Ngema’s next show, the musical Asinamali! (1983), deals with police violence, forced separations from families, and constricting racist laws as experienced by five prisoners. Soon after the play opened, police raided a performance and arrested Ngema’s actors. Despite its serious theme, Asinamali! is filled with music and comedy.

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