Nathan Dambuza Mdledle

Nathan Dambuza Mdledle

Born: April 23, 1923
Died: May 17, 1995
Nathan "Dambuzza" Mdledle or Nathan Mdledle played a major role in the evolution of South Africa's music. As the leader of the Manhattan Brothers, Mdledle dominated South Africa's music charts of the late '40s and '50s. Together with the group, he appeared regularly on South African television. In 1958, he appeared in Todd Matshikiza's musical, King Kong, in the leading role of the black African boxer Ezekiel "King Kong" Dlemani. The show, which also featured the other members of The Manhattan Brothers, successfully toured South Africa and was staged in London in 1961. A change in the South African government's approach to apartheid while he was in England prevented Mdledle from returning to his homeland. He continued to perform with The Manhattan Brothers until his death on May 17, 1995.

Movies for Nathan Dambuza Mdledle...

The Land of Dreams
Title: The Land of Dreams
Character: Jackson Mnwana
Released: August 8, 1990
Type: Movie
Joseph Mnwana arrives at Heathrow on a flight from Johannesburg and asks for political asylum. But what is he fleeing from? The authorities are suspicious, and Joseph has an uncertain future in store.
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Options
Title: Options
Character: Rajid's Man (as Dambusa Mdledle)
Released: May 27, 1989
Type: Movie
An MBA goes to Africa to make a deal, but comes out with a Princess.
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The Kitchen Toto
Title: The Kitchen Toto
Character: Mzee
Released: April 29, 1988
Type: Movie
The son of a priest slain by the Mau Mau moves in with a police officer and his wife in 1950 Kenya.
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Reasonable Force
Title: Reasonable Force
Character: Official
Released: March 27, 1988
Type: Movie
In times of civil unrest, crack police units like Inspector Maclntyre 's get the job of keeping order on the streets. But when a demonstrator dies after a riot, who will the public - and the Police Force itself - hold accountable?