Soweto born Sibongile Mngoma was, at a very young age described, as a ‘natural diva’. Schooled in Kwa-Zulu Natal, she completed a BA degree at the University of Cape Town, and went on to receive honors in Drama Education. She also studied opera at the UCT College of Music, under the tutelage of Sarita Stern and Angelo Gobbatto. Miss Mngoma has also studied under the tutelage of great divas like Mirella Freni and Shirley Verritt. The latter, she worked with at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Italy, where she was also awarded top honours. She was one the finalists in the Rolex Foundation Mentor\Protege programme for 2004\2005 with Jessey Norman. She has performed in all the major opera houses in South Africa with most major orchestras.  

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