

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Rise and Fall of the African Gospel: Nongqawuse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: A powerful musical theatre production by Mbongeni Moroke

The Rise and Fall of the African Gospel: Nongqawuse is a compelling musical theatre work inspired by one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in African history.Set in the Eastern Cape between 1856 and 1857,the production revisits the prophecy of Nongqawuse and its profound impact on the Xhosa nation.

Created, written, and directed by Mbongeni Moroke, the production explores the collision of faith, prophecy, colonial pressure, and survival, asking urgent questions about belief, power, and consequence. Through music, movement, and storytelling, the play confronts the spiritual and historical tensions that reshaped a people’s destiny.

The production runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes and will be staged at the East London Guild Theatre from 25–26 February 2026.

The Rise and Fall of the African Gospel: Nongqawuse is both a historical reckoning and a contemporary reflection, offering audiences a deeply moving theatrical experience rooted in African memory and resilience.

Tickets are available from webtickets.co.za
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/east-london/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-african-gospel-nongqawuse/200029729674123
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1586891225&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=east+london-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: East London
- **state**: EC
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Corner Union Avenue & Dawson Road, Selborne, 5201 East London, South Africa
- **lat**: -32.99434
- **long**: 27.89643
- **full address**: Corner Union Avenue &amp; Dawson Road, Selborne, 5201 East London, South Africa, East London, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: East London Guild Theatre (https://allevents.in/org/east-london-guild-theatre/1116175)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Corner Union Avenue &amp; Dawson Road, Selborne, 5201 East London, South Africa, East London, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** East London Guild Theatre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, live-music, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Rise and Fall of the African Gospel: Nongqawuse ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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