SA music legend Johnny Clegg ‘Asimbonanga’ dies
JOBURG – The country mourns as a South African music legend passes.
Well known and loved South African musician, dancer and songwriter Johnny Clegg has died, age 66, at his Johannesburg home according to media reports.
His manager confirmed his passing, Clegg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015, he did his farewell tour around the country in 2017.
Many on Twitter have shared their shock and his massive footprint on South African music:
What a Blow! Johnny Clegg "umZulu omhlope" has passed away! To call you just a musician would be to fail you. You embraced maskandi music & Zulu culture like it was your very own, at a time when it was unpopular! Thank you for the Music. Rest In Peace.. 💔💔! #RIPJohnnyClegg pic.twitter.com/C4LkJoSz1K
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) July 16, 2019
This is a huge blow for the industry 😢 your footprint will never be erased within the music scene 😥
Rest in Peace Sir Johnny Clegg pic.twitter.com/q5sLmtDJyG
— NtandoSA (@NtandoyenkosiBN) July 16, 2019
RIP to the legend Johnny Clegg , through ur music u raised us, inspired the whole nation, u were a symbol of hope that people can coexist in harmony irrespective of race and language. pic.twitter.com/l9eb9VBSNA
— Infinity🇿🇦 (@IamAnAfricann) July 16, 2019
"Impi"
"Asimbonanga"
"Scatterlings of Africa"
"The Crossing "
Just to name a few hits he blessed the world with
RIP to a legend. Johnny Clegg💔 pic.twitter.com/U8vZzjdkeY— Ubuhle bale nzwakazi❤ (@_Rendezvouss) July 16, 2019
south africa has lost a true musical legend 💔 RIP Johnny Clegg 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/654QRyqe9E
— tampon 🦭 (@babytamagotchi) July 16, 2019
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