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Zimbabwean playwright, filmmaker and creative director Conte Mhlanga has died.
In a statement, National Arts Council, Executive Director Nicholas Moyo confirmed the sad development.
“It is with a heavy heart and intense sadness that the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe Board and Management announces to the nation and the Cultural and Creative Sectors in Zimbabwe and internationally the sad passing on of the legendary Conte Mdladla Mhlanga.
“Conte Mhlanga was admitted in hospital 10 days ago, whilst his situation seemed to stabilize, it took a different turn in the last three(3) days. Conte passed on this morning.”
Conte is a playwright, filmmaker and creative director.
His career in the cultural and creative industries began in 1982 when formed Amakhosi which started as a youth karate club but switched to professional theatre in 1988.
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Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter