Skip the flowers, rather donate in Clegg's memory: Family
The late music icon, Johnny Clegg's family has asked that rather than lay flowers in his memory, donations be made to The Click Foundation.
The late music icon, Johnny Clegg's family has thanked South Africa for their support following his passing on Tuesday.
They have asked though that rather than lay flowers in his memory, donations be made to The Click Foundation.
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Clegg succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Tuesday at the age of 66.
Fellow musician, Majozi, says his best memory of Glegg is when he opened for him in Durban.
Majozi says Glegg had the power of bringing people from all backgrounds together.
"There was one point in the set where he started singing Impi, and I promise you, that place erupted like I have never seen in my life. And it made me realise the power of music, the power of a song," says Majozi.
Singer Francois van Coke says he has been a fan of Clegg for as long as he can remember and had the privilege of performing with the legendary artist.
Van Coke says what took him by surprise was Clegg's humility.
"He had a caring nature, he took an interest in my life, in family and that I will never forget," says Van Coke.
Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka said Clegg crossed bounderies in his music and his life.
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