What major event in Todd Matshikiza's life happened in 1958?
He composed the musical King Kong
He won the Nobel Prize
He emigrated to the USA
He retired
Answer
Todd Matshikiza composed the musical King Kong in 1958. The musical was a major success, and it helped to launch Matshikiza's career as a composer. King Kong was based on the story of the giant ape, and it was set in the jungles of Africa. The musical was praised for its music, its choreography, and its staging.
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