Family and friends pay tribute Johnny Clegg
Family, friends and fans gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday for a memorial service to celebrate the life of music icon Johnny Clegg.
Family, friends and fans gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday for a memorial service to celebrate the life of music icon Johnny Clegg.
The world renowned died last week following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
His son Jesse paid tribute to his dad with a song they wrote together.
"In 2017 my dad and I wrote a song together. It’s song about the things in life you can't replace. To my dad that was his family," said Jesse.
#RIPJohnnyClegg Jesse sings 'I've been looking', a song he wrote with his father. pic.twitter.com/Xj7FPShcKB
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) July 26, 2019
Juluka band member and long time friend Sipho Mnchunu thanked Clegg for all that he had done for him.
Speaking in isiZulu, Mnchunu told those gathered that Clegg meant everything to him.
#RIPJohnnyClegg Juluka band member Sipho Mnchunu (speaking in isiZulu) says Johnny Clegg meant a lot to him. pic.twitter.com/SBxOiV7Lc3
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) July 26, 2019
Music fans were also treated to a music extravaganza from artists such as Zolani Mahola from Freshlyground, former band mate Mandisa Dlanga and Jessica Mbangeni.