Thousands gather at Sandton Convention Centre to pay tribute to music legend Johnny Clegg

Crowds have begun gathering at the Sandton Convention Centre, 26 July, where South African music legend Johnny Clegg memorial service will commence. 

Clegg passed away aged 66 after his long battle with pancreatic cancer on July 16. Remembered for his infusion of Western music with isiZulu and maskandi sounds and lyrics has had numerous tributes on social media since his passing.

Minister of Arts and Culture Nkosinathi Mthethwa, Dr John Kani and Jesse Clegg will pay their tributes during the memorial.

This publication’s journalist Laura Pisanello is tweeting live at the event, follow her tweets here

Scatterlings of Africa is performed by #JohnnyClegg 's band while footage of his old performances is played @Sandton_News pic.twitter.com/HxAfb6tQEV

— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 26, 2019

Mthethwa says that he speaks on behalf of the government when he conveys his deepest gratitude for #JohnnyClegg for inspiring courage among South Africa's @Sandton_News pic.twitter.com/v7c8ek748M

— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 26, 2019

Crowds are beginning to fill up the hall. The Minister of Arts & Culture Nkosinathi Mthethwa, Dr John Kani and Jesse Clegg are just a few of the people paying tribute to #JohnnyClegg @Sandton_News pic.twitter.com/Y38g3IDjgo

— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 26, 2019

Dr John Kani welcomes the family, musicians and guests who have come to celebrate #JohnnyClegg life @Sandton_News

— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 26, 2019

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