Bibliograph

Dominoes - unbreakable spirit, the Somizi Mhlongo story, by Somizi Mhlongo and Lesley Mofokeng

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Dominoes - unbreakable spirit, the Somizi Mhlongo story, by Somizi Mhlongo and Lesley Mofokeng

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dominoes - unbreakable spirit

Oclc number

1000257037

Responsibility statement

by Somizi Mhlongo and Lesley Mofokeng

Sub title

the Somizi Mhlongo story

Summary

"In this biography he [Somizi Mhlongo] opens up about his childhood of deprivation and how his destiny was in the arts. He became a performer at a young age and expanded his horizons as he traveled the country with his parents. The original child star, Somizi was on TV while still at school. He couldn't escape the clutches of the stage and cameras. What awaited him was a charmed life as a Sarafina! star touring the world until tragedy struck when his father passed away and he returned home. Somizi speaks frankly about discovering his sexuality and coming to terms with it. His chutzpah and never-say-die attitude saw him look bravely in the eye of chauvinism and prejudice to change attitudes." -- From page 4 of cover

Table Of Contents

Born and raised in the arts, in the dusty streets of Soweto -- Hitting the road -- Devastation and loss -- Taking on the world stage -- Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll -- Life through the lens -- The downfall of Somizi Mhlongo -- Wuuu Shem... second chances -- Four decades in the limelight -- The voice within -- Conclusion

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