He was an international treasure. I miss Johnny Clegg!

Keep the dream alive ❤️ Africa ❤️

2023, almost 2024, Still A Legend 🫶🏾

He changed the way this Canadian felt about being a mixed race Black woman. I loved what Johnny Clegg stood for. May he get rewards in heaven now...!

@mysticman9331

5 жыл бұрын

Canada we see you and we appreciate you for loving our legend. He was a warrior. A man amongst man. His legacy lives on. Ihambile insizwa ezinsizweni.

@sthe_zar6341

Жыл бұрын

We see you sis 🇿🇦🙏.

This guy deserves a statue to be resurrected in his honour. RIP Johnny.

@cebolenkosingcobo5122

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more

@martyne3325

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment EVER

@renasway6635

3 жыл бұрын

k

@jolajolo9219

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@peterwalker2445

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree mate. He is a LEGEND

I have no words to describe Johnny Clegg. He was a miracle. Instead of choosing an easy life of privilege he choose to be a Zulu man. That is simply magical. Lala ngoxolo mfowethu. Uyibekile induku ebandla. Sohlala njalo sikukhumbula.

@cyrilvlok

Жыл бұрын

He died years before his time. He was a great

RIP Johnny Juluka. A real Zulu warrior. You have served your purpose.

RIP Johnny Clegg, your work with Sipho Mchunu was beautiful and colourful.

oh lord he is a living legend can south africans honour this man😍😍

@1999deshan

5 жыл бұрын

We unfortunatly only honour people after they are gone when it is too late .. RIP

@oarabilemaiketso1586

4 жыл бұрын

May you rest in power, Son of the Soil

@Maryzkafair

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so. From an algerian 🇩🇿fan since the 80's

Jonny's departure should be a lesson for South Africans of all colours and hue to do away with the cosmetic racial harmony we witness from across the borders while racists still roam the country at ease. RIP the music legend of Africa. Your music lives. You dispelled racial supremacy by living among the oppressed.

Talk about immersing yourself into a culture, that you start feeling like that culture. Johnny Clegg was a real umZulu.

@imonosi1188

Жыл бұрын

Bra’!! There can NEVER be any close to him..

Nants' impi iyeza!! Uban obengathinta amabhubesi!! I remember singing this song as the Boks were scrumming in the finals against England, and I could swear they heard me😅 _I'm very grateful for Your Music (Bab' uClegg), in a country going up and down in racial tension, I am grateful that as a black kid growing up I got to hear such music from a White person ❤️ _this gave me the assurance that whatever we were taught was a lie, not all White people are racist and that has helped me be open minded in how I approach life _ngiyabonga, hamba kahle qhawe, uphumule ngoxolo 🇿🇦❤️

@mikezog1030

2 жыл бұрын

Your words give me hope for my country.

@whitetigress7448

2 жыл бұрын

Many white people are racist because they are ignorant. You sound like you are destined to be a teacher. In my life, I've been fortunate to find African-American people who have given me instruction in understanding. Even after many years, I have much to learn. Best wishes, young one. xxxooo

@michaelaldan4354

2 жыл бұрын

you learned not all white people are racist from a song?... that does not give us much hope for SA

@critiqalvii2465

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelaldan4354 yes and that's because I lived in a place with very few white people and grew up to horrible stories about Apartheid, not that I owe you any explanation

@maritzaretief367

Жыл бұрын

@@critiqalvii2465 correct, you do not owe that man an explanation.

For anyone who doesnt know, hes actually telling the story of a zulu battle against the english when the zulus with spears heavily defeated the english with guns. The battle sight is revisted on its anniversary. The descendants of people on both sides use it as an opportunity for reconciliation and togetherness.

@susanlarhubarbe9475

3 жыл бұрын

The Battle of Isandlwana- anniversary was on Friday 22nd January.

@martinwalker5360

3 жыл бұрын

@@susanlarhubarbe9475 now recognized with Roarks Drift by Sabaton. Reacted to by Saffas Songs and Thongs

@richardlogan1021

2 жыл бұрын

People should also look up the story of Chief Mkwawa of the Hehe people in what was then German-controlled Tanganyika before WW1. His warriors with spears repeatedly defeated the Germans who had rifles and machine guns.

@mikaj6836

2 жыл бұрын

I first hear the song when I was in diapers

@dumysani2801

2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable soothing breathtaking Jhonny u rocked it here hope u doing it the skies

I was at that show at the Good Hope Center on my first visit to SA. I can't remember if was February or March (lost the ticket stub) but I became a life long fan. When I met Johnny in 2009 when he was getting his Phd from Dartmouth College I showed him my tickets stubs for the Johannesburg Colosseum April 26, 1983 show and he was surprised. He signed my albums and took photo's with my family and asked us about our lives. Finally we had to urge him to leave least he miss the graduation ceremony. What a great guy, my whole family loves him.

Assante Sana Kaka.....Johnny Clegg and Savuka were my first introduction to African Music....and none of this nonsense about cultural appropriation! Music is universal and no one culture has the right to a specific style of music. As humans, we have borrowed each others cultural ideas and music for millennia. We have white and Asian rappers, Black Country and Western singers and I think it all started with Savuka......god bless you Johnny....

As I remember Johnny, his music and his uniqueness, I'm reminded of words from Robert Kennedy: There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not? Hamba Kahle Johnny

@barrystanton2796

Жыл бұрын

He actually said he once attended a speech by Robert Kennedy and it changed his life , and he then wrote a song dedicated to him

They visited PE in the year next, I went to the first concert, and begged, borrowed and swore my life away to the following two concerts to afford the next two nights... aged 13. Changed my life.

Having grown up in RSA during the 1980s , I can say (as a white guy) he epitomised what a lot of us wanted to be. Able to cross the colour barrier. Most of us were just too scared .

@DC_Fedens

11 ай бұрын

Nevermind scared, the Apartheid security police would've made life absolute hell. But on the inside, the heart of many wanted to connect

@Gumshrud1

9 ай бұрын

@@DC_Fedens Apartheid was bound to fail.... Racism is a sickness, it is, in many cases, self-consuming.

@itsdiddyyo8699

Ай бұрын

Mxm

@tinstreet_egg

18 күн бұрын

​@@itsdiddyyo8699?

Zulu le Blanc...r.i.p. spirit of a great heart... unifier of national groups... folks go & view his DVD - "South Africa : A Country Imagined". Is a set of 5 dvd's... his travels all over SA interviewing various artists... showing their talents... into the rurals - also into the cities he travels... it's riveting viewing...

What a songwriter…hamba kahle umfowethu The intro which isn’t in the recording is especially powerfull Impi (War) You made me a human (Wangez’ umuntu ) They called the soldiers for me (Bangibizela amasotsha mina ) You could see stubbornness in them (Yash’ inkani webabhemu) Spear is red with blood (Umkhonto ubomvu igazi) This man died while he was still young ( Lomuntu wafa kabi esemcane ) The Mighty Zulu King…You touch the lions (Wenkonyane kaNdaba waze wathinta amabhubesi ) I say War .. the war is coming (Ngithi… Impi, oh nansi impi iyeza ) Who can touch the lions (ubani obengathinta ababhubesi )

RIP Johnny .. what a legend and amazing human being. I grew up with your music and still play it, it connects me with my homeland (living on the other side of the world as I do). I believe it was in 1984 that I attended one of your concerts at the Good Hope Centre; the energy was so amazing, that I could not help dancing, even with two sprained ankles. Thank you for everything you did and the human being you were. Hamba kahle, Zulu warrior. You are already missed.

@steveb1739

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Was there as well Sandra! Many moons ago! Lovely words you wrote above, thank you x

I wish 1 day our heroes can be remembered we are tired of political heroes we never saw them but Brada Johny was here with us.

We will never forget you Johnny for selflessly pushing the work of unity in this country.

RIP You Legend. Your music will live on for years to come. Thank you for this amazing gift.

@shawnallworth8706

5 жыл бұрын

So true

@hlengiwezungu8152

4 жыл бұрын

He was and still is my favourite art like Michael Jackson

Johnny Clegg is definetly someone I will raise my kids on, as he’s somebody my South African raised me on and he’s one of my favorite musicians. This song also should definitely be the South African rugby team’s victory song

I loved him! Rest in peace Zulu Imi🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

legend... i wish my mixed-race African children hear his music

If it wasn't for my grandma,to keep reminding me to play (JULUKA) her favorite artist i wasn't going to know our warrior johnny clegg 🙏🏿

I wish I had the power to erase every dislike to this video, it is quite simply incredible, one of my favourites

Just to mentioned...... I was there when he sing that song.,,, it was the most historic song..... Thanks my boss

He was bridge to the new South Africa. He was more than a great musician. I have no idea what the words mean but i love the humanity and togetherness.

Biggest regret of my life was 2009 Royal Show Concert in Petermaritzberg . Jesse and Johnny Clegg Performed back to back was around 10pm was so tired and I went back home to sleep and didnt watch johnny .As I was home and the city was quite I could hear johnny performing IMPI 😪 not knowing I'll never get another chance to watch him play

Vive l'Afrique du Sud pour y avoir rencontrer se peuple et paysages extraordinaires

I heard the song in SHAKAZULU South African restaurant in London and I fell in love it with, even without understanding the zulu words but the mama africa connected my soul to the strong lyrics

The Zulu people were and are amazing! They were brave and stood for something good. |Imagine if they took on that bravery again and sorted things out in South Africa!

@JAG8691

Жыл бұрын

Like building Nkandla?

Johnny Clegg, Juluka, Savuka - True pioneers, all of them.

May your soul Rest In Peace Thank you for your very best contribution in our country our White Zulu boy. May your family be comforted during this hard time. Brother Sipho Mchunu may you also be comforted during this time of loosing your best friend. Thank Johhny Clegg we will alway love and remember you 😘

Juluka Johnny Clegg forever a legend. One of my favourite artists and groups when I was growing up until now

Amazing when what’s beautiful and what’s righteous comes together as powerfully as it did in Johnny Clegg. Thanks for your service to humanity.🙏

@lindsayheywood7195

Жыл бұрын

So beautifully said!

Me to my young daughter while listening to this: "At this point, back in 1982, your mum was running on the spot with her arms above her head and her hair dripping wet. Your Parrain, Tonton Laurent was orbiting the dance floor like a massive, hairy planet. It must've been about 40 degrees in there. At the end of the gig, we fell out into the street soaked in sweat..." One of the best gigs of my entire life.

Grew up with Johnny and savuka will always cherish the songs and what they meant

RIP Johnny Clegg, I will always carry you in my heart. You changed the world for the better!

I love Johnny Clegg! I regret missing his last concert in Melbourne Australia. What a treasure ❤😢 a true legend

met him in 2008 in Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand...was a very humble person

A man that proved the African Spirit has no Colour...u are missed Johnny c",)

What a legend what a hero pple like this dont come often in our lifetime. God sent.

Jonny Clegg was a super Star , we miss Him a lot . Jonny Rest in Peace. Lg . Majcen Family 🙏🏻😘😘❤️❤️👌🏻👌🏻

RIP Johnny, dear African brother, I haven't known thjis beautiful song...until now i am discovering it...thanks a lot for its beauty...

gosh i was so young when my mum would sing along to Johnny Clegg and Juluka's music , and i still get goosebumps watching this fallen legend RIP Bhuti

R.I.P Legend, you enriched my childhood and gave me lasting memories. Love that you did not fall pray to the segregation policy and championed against it when so many were scared to stand up to the system, you saw no race, we are all one

I love you Johnny Clegg my father is a big fan of your music

@odonovan

4 жыл бұрын

@Warwick Miles, that sounds like you don't know Johnny passed away last July.

Zulu Impi...doesnt matter what colour u r...we are all one...peace brother

@Mbuyiselo5

5 жыл бұрын

Well said, may his soul rest in peace

@kyuzo26

5 жыл бұрын

WHAT DO U KNOW OF ZULU ? you are white lol

@KN-wi4ns

5 жыл бұрын

kyuzo26 and what did Mr Clegg know of Zulu, he was white? Get over your yourself.... stop trying to divide humanity...

@allbrandscars6561

5 жыл бұрын

@@kyuzo26 UYABHEDA MFETHU...

@mrdubya5786

4 жыл бұрын

@@kyuzo26 using the color code, huh. you are no worse than a racist.

Abba Father bless you Johnny, you blessed us with your talent brother, and you made a truly positive difference in this beautiful, yet volatile country of ours🇿🇦

Rip legend. You taught us colour means nothing

Rest In power man of the people...your music was a breath of fresh air and joy...nthabezitheeee!

RIP . Miss you, miss your music. Dance with the angels.

Heroes will never die! RIP Johnny...

Oh How sad I am, you just cannot imagine, I cried ! This man was sent by God ! I saw him here in France where I live (I am French) many years ago. Awesome ! Now he is with the angels and Nelson Mandela. I was a big fan of Johnny Clegg. Black or white : doesn't matter : we are all brothers and sisters, and to stupid racists I always say :"Black is BEAUTIFUL !" Warm greetings from France ! Marie !

@MikeDishere

5 жыл бұрын

Merci Marie, il a allumé Montréal ,Québec aussi dans le Festival de Jazz International. Je ne suis pas inquièt pour lui, il discuté avec le Manager, la haut en ce moment. Salutation de Montréal.

@KN-wi4ns

5 жыл бұрын

Marie greetings to you too...

@rangvi1956

5 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDishere Grand bonjour de la Bretagne !!!!!

@MikeDishere

5 жыл бұрын

Allo Marie, cousine Bretonne, c'est ton petit cousin Québecois. Michel. J'ai appris dernièrement que mon nom Dagenais provenait de la ville d'Agen. Quelle surprise! Pas Breton mais tout de même.

@rangvi1956

5 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDishere / moi je suis d'origine hollandaise, mais cela fait presque 41 ans que je suis en France (naturalisée française) Mon mari est breton, j'habite Brest, lorsque je regarde par la fenêtre de mon salon je vois l'océan Atlantique !

My prayer and wish is to meet Johnny Clegg.. A true South African hero!

My condolence to Johnny's wife and children and family you have lost a great soul but he will always be remembered R I P johnny

He brought the music of South Africa to me in the 80s way before it was hip, and he's a superstar for it

❤❤❤ Peacefully resting Mr. Clegg, how awesome you are having lived a true humanitarian life. I appreciate you and the memories of your journey here on earth. Angel wings embrace your sweet spirit.💜❤

Love you Johnny Clegg may your beautiful soul rest in peace, thanks for all this beautiful tribute to the motherland

R.I.P Johnny, you always were ahead of yourself in every thing and in every way possible.

RIP African brother. What an icon and treasure u are.

saw Johnny on his last tour in Hammersmith in London, definitely the best atmosphere i have ever witnessed, RIP

My favourite Juluka song. Thank you, Lion - uhambe kahle!

My best artist lala ngokuthula qhawe

"War,war's fast approaching.But who dares touch the lions...",rest in power Johnny 🕊✊🇿🇦.

Thank you Johnny Clegg and farewell the son of the soil.

I think music back then was real with full of soul in it

I miss Johnny Clegg. How cool is this song!

Who would ever have thought that a song that commemorates - mainly in isiZulu - the defeat of a British army by a Zulu impi could have been so damn CATCHY, and so popular?!

What an honour it was to see Juluka live in the Free State way back in 1984 or 1985 - who can remember the date though remembering the concert is easy - it was a great night. So sad Johnny is gone too soon.

Impi. & u did witness a lot of IFP & ANC battles. RIP NKABI YAMI.

What an impressive musician and social activist! Amazing how much good he must have done in his life. God bless all from Patrick

A whole African Safari ❤🇿🇦🕊

Each time I hear that song , it gives me an incredible power ; I don't know a single zulu word therefore ! Chilling me...

Rest in peace Johnny Clegg 🌈❤️Forever in our hearts 💕

Toujours dans notre coeur Grand Zoulou xxx

It took one one of their own/one who became our own to share the story of African triumph. Cheers to the circle of life. With love, young South African.

2019 WE STILL LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC. RIP JONNY

@hlengiwezungu8152

4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@hlengiwezungu8152

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly👍👍

@emmanuelspamer7447

3 жыл бұрын

2021 we still here

An amazing man and his wonderful band. I had the pleasure of seeing them on several occasion in the early 80's. He popularised African music and challenging lyrics in dangerous times by speaking the universal language of music. A good man.

RIP white Zulu, we will always remember you😭😭

PJ Thandeka Powers with Hotline, Claire Johnson (also a Brit like SIr Johnny Clegg) with Mango Groove and ofcoz Sir Johnny Clegg with Juluka, all white singers, used their craft to fight apartheid. Many of them were imprisoned but they kept up their activism. It was through them that I learnt, that not all white people wanted to live under apartheid. There is so much history wiped away. So much stories yet to hear. God bless this land 🇿🇦

I just discover Johnny and Suluki in the last year, just after he died. It was like, how did I miss this?

Loved this man from the first time I heard Scatterlings...

RIP Mr. Clegg!! Why do we have to be alone with all the musical shit like Justin Bieber and so on! Tears in my eyes!!!

Thank you Johnny Clegg for saying there no boundary for the black

We will definitely miss this great man... RIP

# Still Watching 2019. RIP 😢❤ 🇿🇦

2021 and I am still listening to uncle Johnny ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Oh God, this song is a soundtrack

Miss this guy so much 💔

Seriously, got tears in my eyes as I watch this - again! 🥲

RIP Johnny Clegg You are in a Better place

icon very few whites stood up against the apartheid government and he was one of them. I was just a kid and listening to his music will get you into trouble with the authorities. But today I can play it up. At high volume and even my neighbours come around and say turn it up more!

GREAT SONG INCREDIBLE, JOHNNY CLEGG MASTER

This song reflects what IV been seeking for most of my life' but I'm not holding my breath!?!... bcoz ' there's potential Betrayal from anywhere" - family, friends and enemies!?!. the world is full of strange behaviour..we only have one certainty ' of no fear of betrayal, our Lord , God Jesus Christ.

This song was sang during a very troubled time in our history!