Ngema is a surname found in South Africa. Notable people with this surname include:
Khosi Ngema, South African actress Mangaliso Ngema, South African actor Mbongeni Ngema (1955–2023), South African playwright and musician Nkosinathi Ngema (born 1979), South African football player Shadrack Ngema (1950–2015), South African actor and sports commentator Sthembiso Ngema, South African politician Sipho Ngema (1972–2020), South African actor Vincent Ngema (born 1950), South African politician Velaphi Ngema (born 1961- 2008) South African graphic designer
See also
Ngema Farm, in Kenya Ngemah (state constituency), in Malaysia