THE CROSSING - Friends of Johnny Clegg

[@alexlemon27]

Every time I see this video I am brought to tears. If only the tw*ts in power could see how beautiful South Africa could be if everyone united like this

[@Stormer-Europa]

Unfortunately reality is very different. The powers behind the scenes, who financed the "liberation", are still in power. Only the veneer has changed. Read Stephan Goodson's book on Central banking. There lies the root.

[@ChrisVanderMaas]

Brilliantly sung 2:05

[@jodowning6269]

100%

[@tiffanykeet2379]

This should be South Africa’s national anthem , this is the South Africa I want ! Like if you agree

[@ethantzanos1610]

Fly high Johnny, still listening in 2024🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@christianmagna5318]

me too

[@divinanonadversa]

Me too.greetings from Sweden

[@kanpurification]

@@divinanonadversa Me too. Will never forget that night in NYC almost 20 years ago. Fly high indeed, Johnny !

[@noreenhills2433]

me to....what a legend!!

[@Charls870]

@@divinanonadversa😢😢 no I😮🎉 get r a gnu f😊itbidurvoyvit Velp ifiv😊sdd . S😊😅y😊tryr😊vre m’n

[@RK-ln6kg]

This is the south africa mandela wanted.

[@tendanit]

I am crying because this is the South Africa I desperately want.

[@Doniqueart]

Tendi Thabela I’m with you on this one! Don’t fight it SA!

[@petebower2590]

Tendi, it's what we ALL want.

[@blueflamesable]

same here

[@RichardCatto]

me too

[@wes1963ful]

Definitely

[@stephenhamilton1149]

This video should be played before every Parliament sitting, before every political rally and before every interview with any politician. Because this is who the broader public is. And despite the attempts by our politicians to divide us, this harmony is what most South Africans want. This should be the soundtrack to our revolution, where we take away the divisive rethoric from our politicians and remind them that most of us want peace and unity. Well done to all the artists. You made a middle aged white guy shed a tear for what South Africa is suppose to be.

[@jamajakaarivibes1623]

Amen

[@cecildelport7779]

@Stephen Hamilton I totally agree. This group of people should be our politicians

[@derrickpentz1110]

Stephen -10000% correct

[@sveneske]

As another middle aged white guy I agree 100%. I exited high school at the end of 92 at a time when expectation of positive change was huge and I was filled with hope for a better country. One day when the politicians and media are put in their place, we will get there. I just hope my kids get to experience South Africa as it should be, the SA Johnny Clegg and so many others fought for.

[@ldude]

Stephen Hamilton you'll make my future so much easier. 😃😃👍👍

[@glennbotes8937]

This should be the Springboks anthem at the 2023 rugby world cup in France.

[@alexguntner5456]

This video should be played at every election campaign events of every party to remind people what South Africa is and stands for.

[@cantalibre4708]

I am sobbing uncontrollably... THIS is the South Africa Johnny Clegg lived and worked for. He has crossed over to the other side. Let us make him proud.

[@allanerickson5053]

I made it to the end before the tears, but yeah...

[@89ngaazeey]

Here in 2024. Timeless. Unifying. The message remains pertinent. A desperation for what can be.

[@michelemilne8028]

I once saw Johnny sitting quietly at a coffee shop about 3 years ago. I approached him and thanked him for being here for us. No selfies, no autographs, just sincere thanks.

[@mariuslemoine196]

Just sincères thanks

[@ahimsahomeopathy]

How Beautiful!!

[@ZaneColquhoun]

Johnny was the first 'celebrity' I ever met in person. I passed him in a hotel parking lot and said 'Howzit Johnny.' He kindly returned the gesture. What an incredible life. This tribute is testament to the lives he's touched with his music. I grew up listening to The Scatterlings of Africa on LP. My first musical influence now that I think about it. Thanks for the 'firsts' Johnny. Your love for South Africa and it's people will be fondly remembered and honoured. Thanks for posting this Karen.

[@Chris-lm4yk]

It's the way it should be done, yet so few people do it, hats off to you

[@tinusvandenberg2593]

You were lucky

[@carolinelucasdebraganza1055]

I haven't watched this since my soulmate made the crossing on 24 January, 2024 - I sobbed my heart out. We'd watched it together may times. May you both rest in peace - you brought joy in my life.

[@indigoskies310]

No Politics. No Hatred. Just love. Just people. Just South Africans. LET US BE ONE NATION!

[@wendyrobertson9410]

Just a dream with our current government driving this country into the ground. No electricity, sub-standard education, highest unemployment rate ever and crime that has spiraled and still we can't vote the anc out. Nope... we dream but going down like a lead balloon !

[@cheynepearson1960]

Amen!

[@chomskyhitchens]

@Indi - we ARE that nation, sometimes we are too blind to see

[@meta4282]

Over the dead bodies of the ANC and EFF will they allow that

[@cg6176]

I'm an Afrikaans speaking South African in France, teaching an Indian and American how to sing the Zulu part of an English song written by a white man known as the White Zulu. Damn I love Mzansi 🇿🇦

[@vall9823]

I live in Canada now. I will always consider South Africa my home even though I was born in England. I lived in SA for over 50 yrs and will always be homesick. I love that country, it will always be dear to my heart. I’m so glad I got to see Johnny Clegg live a couple of times. Always shed a tear when I hear his music. RIP Johnny, I for one will miss you terribly. You were a great ambassador for SA.😢😪🇿🇦/🇨🇦

[@tlangelanimaluleke1900]

I'm glad these guys came together and celebrated him while he was still alive...his music and our memories of him of hope for a S.A we always hoped for will live forever ❤❤❤❤

[@MrAfp20400]

Certainly saddened by his passing. His music will live on for many, many more generations. RIP, Johnny Clegg. Thanks for your commitment to and fight for a world of brotherhood.

[@cassidylipchin6769]

❤️❤️❤️yes he will always be the king of time

[@tlangelanimaluleke1900]

@@MrAfp20400 he truly was and will forever be the spirit of a Great heart❤

[@tlangelanimaluleke1900]

@@cassidylipchin6769 forever❤❤❤❤

[@davidhoryzon8206]

This is the SA we all want... We are so Amazing when we stand together! Wish we could get rid of all the politics that hold us back :(

[@mandysingleton]

If you watched this and didn't get tearful are you even South African? 😭💛

[@RichardCatto]

I can't hold back the tears. This is so moving

[@leslie-anngray5403]

💩👍

[@LandRoyta]

No but I live here & love this 100% & obviously got very tearful!

[@ndveitch]

Every time!! Every time I hear this song I get tears in my eyes

[@eugeneventer1769]

Amen

[@007Annemie]

Feeling so sad tonight! RIP Johnny Clegg! You will always be in South Africa’s heart

[@StadlerOpinion]

Me too ... like a big brother has died.

[@paddingtontafireyi2265]

am still in shock he had many inspiration to most white people into learning zulu,ndebele,shona and venda languages his legacy lives on may his soul rest in peace

[@mashiloseanego6775]

To All South Africans, this is South Africa i am Risking my life for, the Rainbow nation i am dying to see. South Africa where we eat from one plate. I very much appreciate his friends. Mr Johnny Clegg your life was fruitful. Please rest in perfect peace. south Africa loves you.

[@calibrateboomoffice7668]

Spoken like true brother.....

[@andredormehl1348]

This is a very powerful statement. Thank you Mashilo. "South Africa where we eat from one plate."

[@aliciaschoeman9034]

We can live together black white pink or blue we are all the same! If we work together we can make SA one of the best places... Iam all in to help rainbow nation!

[@tiffanykeet2379]

Power full word ,this deserves more likes RIP Johnny !! WE love you and your music

[@Pie_t]

Ke nete!!!!!

[@jamesdisalvo814]

Johnny Clegg was not only a great musician and songwriter, but he was flat out one of the finest human beings that ever lived. His integrity, courage, and compassion were unmatched. Not only South Africa but the entire world were blessed by his presence, and we're all diminished now that he's gone.

[@anthonymaelasi5343]

I'm not South African but had the chance to visit Jo'burg in 2007 and fell in love with the country. RIP Johnny....a great fan here...

[@justbyronnow1665]

It would have been magical to get this performance at the world cup when we won

[@hopeodyssey]

We were blessed to have shared and breathed the air of this great man! Thank-you White Zulu, a king to all!

[@tinusvandenberg2593]

👑 Johnny

[@Akula89PAKFA]

I would consider myself hardened to the world... but there is something about Johnny's music... this especially... that has me streaming tears like a newborn. RIP my man. If the rest of us left here could just feel a fraction of the emotion conveyed in your music the world would truly be an epic place!

[@zolisasigangala4851]

This song will go down in history as the best song in Africa....very emotionally😭😭. RIP NTATE JOHNNY

[@shanilpatel2512]

I still have a lump in my throat. This is the beauty that is South Africa

[@jean-emmanuelpondiofficiel644]

Johnny Clegg has proven one thing :there is only ONE human race.RIP. He left the world a better place for those who cared to listen and to work for the general interest.

[@penguinwalker6167]

This song should be heard everywhere on the world

[@yusufbasser8473]

Johnny Clegg taught us all that Race does not matter, we are all equal, I'm proud to be South African

[@rodneyerasmus6736]

Needed this today, despite it all, we are an amazing country, Thank you for the reminder!! Just to awesome to be a saffa

[@audacity9740]

People who disliked this video couldn't see properly through their tears and accidentally pressed the dislike button...

[@chantellsilson2313]

OH WOW!!! Proud to be a South African today...that moment when your heart is so full it spills over into your eyes!!😢💖😍 THIS IS AMAZING!!

[@kevincarrigan635]

Jealous that i was not born in the same land.......

[@pow5735]

Amazing SArican abroad Amazing

[@andrewhowes8924]

Spilling indeed. ♥️

[@barrys1342]

I love egos as they fade, voices as they rise, shadows that grow longer, pain that disappears & smiles as they penetrate the darkness and hands that clap as one

[@peterbester11]

I named my son after this legend....I named my son Jaluca...different spelling but with Johnny in mind.... For reconciliation there was.. Mandela Desmond Tutu And Mr Clegg

[@ngcebomhlongo4950]

This was an unexpected surprise, one would swear that they could feel that he won't be here for long. May the great Johnny Clegg rest in peace.

[@antwane163]

Listening to this in the lockdown & I get goosebumps. I love my country so so much. These artist did an impeccable job! We will get over this mountain SA 🇿🇦

[@heinestr]

RIP Johnny. Thanks for the music. You will be missed. South Africa needs healing.

[@kanagiegovender5197]

Rest in peace.

[@gugulethuzwane9499]

Found myself breaking down at work. Rest in Peace good sir. I can't even begin to describe how your music has made me feel. Safe Crossing, hope we meet on the other side.

[@francolupo23]

Oh, it's funny how those once so close and now gone Can still so affect our lives.

[@HermesRobs1963]

Rest in peace White Zulu. May your crossing be peaceful. Ukathula!!!

[@morrissamuels5984]

R.I.P Johnny Clegg. Legend of Africa and the rest of the world. Thank you for your contribution to nation-building in South Africa.

[@larrysanders1878]

Rest in Peace Johnny. Gods speed. You did so much for the World and for the people of South Africa.

[@JaydSW]

Currently in China for work. I cried when I heard that Johnny had passed on. I cried again after listening to this...hamba kahle White Zulu.

[@siyabongangcobo8]

The legend has fallen. Rest in peace Johnny 😢

[@paperboat9094]

Tears at this sad loss 💔

[@chaimke7]

The Legend has Risen

[@thembakhoali1610]

This is just beautiful😊😊😊😍😍😍 motherland AFRICA😊😊this is the rainbow nation we need to see.....hope the parliament members see this .....they should all unite and stop all these fights in the country😭😭😭😭i really love the fact that this tribute was done while our legend is still alive😰😰😭LONG LIVE JOHNNY LONG LIVE🔥🔥🔥😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@suzangittens2046]

So many artists singing in Zulu because of one man.

[@danisher7648]

RIP Johhny Clegg :( a great loss to South Africa

[@donnapbrice]

And the world....

[@kevincarrigan635]

I have been a fan of Mr, Clegg since the 80s. As a citizen born in the US, I am jealous that we do not have a national hero like him, a bridge between cultures, pointing the way to a brighter future. He's your Pete Seeger, & Dylan (if Bob was more politcally active), & your Eric Clapton, adopting a music tradition from another, so very worthy culture. He has rightfully celebrated the value of every culture, that can be woven into the tapestry of Humanity. What a Great Heart !!! I cry everytime I watch/hear him & his brothers, sisters, mentors performing together. Long may his life guide us !

[@masoedsolomon4803]

No matter how many times you watch this, theres always tears coming from my eyes.

[@arehoneb]

This is so amazing, Johnny has really united us as a country for decades now despite our past. He truly deserves this tribute

[@catherinebeacham1117]

I lived in Kenya for 25 years. Am now back in Australia. I cannot give up my SA music addiction. Arno, Parlotones, Just Jinjer. Johnny Clegg is on the list and so many more. I do not understand why SA music hasn't penetrated the Australian music scene. It is so much better than much of what we have here.

[@Dada-st8gl]

Today I was reminded by one mans music what it feels like to belong to South Africa. The country of my birth and that of my children. Thank you Johnny Clegg.... Ungumuntu omkhulu phakathi kwabantu!

[@tanyascholtz1691]

Elton Tuck I completely agree! Made me so emotional and made me miss SA so much. Nothing is the same...The country of my birth and where my heart forever lies!

[@kevincarrigan635]

Happy to see the Zulu language being voiced by ab adopted son,,,,,

[@richardk100]

A prophetic song that he released 26 years ago. Today Johnny made his final crossing.

[@adaobi6627]

RIP Johnny Clegg..You made me love and appreciate Zulu Music

[@ernestbundu8862]

Johnny Glegg! My father is huge fan! He said "for now this music won't make sense you'll understand it when you grew up!" It hits nw!

[@walterstevens8676]

As Max du Perez said today "Stil broers. Daar stap 'n man verby". Respect. RIP.

[@johanrautenbach7459]

Daar stap n man verby... fuck that hit hard

[@zacharymacrae9227]

This is not only the South Africa we desperately need, but the world we need too!

[@boiledprawnshack4196]

This is the South Africa we all want. More of this, less politics. I love you SA!!

[@nicolelehutso4466]

Amen

[@kgafelasetae6555]

Mandela and Johnny by far the true reflection what we can achieve together as a nation. RIP JG

[@richardlogan1021]

....and as a world.

[@meganpayne3851]

Do you think this makes a difference .he was a mere man ,you want to see South Africa right as i m a fellow South African you believe in stuff and things that doesn't exist I saw a vision of Christ entering the world do you think man has ever solved problems that's a joke it was and will always be only him he will seperate the good from the bad Himself wether anyone likes or not

[@Marmite695]

Stuck here in a very strange U.K. This is the song I play everytime I miss my motherland (which is a LOT of the time!) One day, I too will come home, to do my small part in building an awesome South Africa, for ALL of us, in whatever way I can contribute!

[@colinoswald2]

Ten years out of the country, and forgot what being South African is. Then this video comes screaming at me.... I'll admit I had a little sob. And to recognise faces and voices from a time and place long forgotten.. Arno, Karen, Freshlyground, then Juanita and Patricia from my earlier days. THIS is the community of people with whom I belong. I'm coming home (or at least this video made me want to start the process) I've watched this more than 20 times in a row.

[@gerhardbeukes8825]

I miss him already, thank you for a lifetime of music and service Johnny. Sing it again

[@Ralphie87]

The world is losing it's voices, unique voices! From Papua New Guinea to South Africa - Thank you South Africa for Johnny Clegg, RIP Johnny Clegg, thank you for the music...Safe Crossing

[@Sinezungu]

The South Africa we want. We will miss you Johnny

[@bonganimdiniso7147]

tue spirit of Ubuntu ,dis is da SA we all should b living in.beautiful ppl

[@jamajakaarivibes1623]

Amen brother

[@brentsw3]

Is just over 5 minutes too long for a national anthem? Cause this is my national anthem!! Man, that was just so awe inspiring!!

[@Charne5868]

brent wicksted Lol what a good thought!

[@proxyblue8720]

I wish it was! This song has been around for years and years!

[@dudumokoena3864]

I realy like this song it's so breath taking

[@chahillswartz1485]

Wow, Africa we lost a True Son of the African Soil, Jesse we knew you had to ':come home'' one day or some day, we know you pull the wagon through ,your father were one of very few who Bound the African Nations via his musica , we would love to see more of you in the future ,Jesse

[@laurenmaker5584]

Johnny Clegg is a legend in this country and will always be. I love you Johnny Clegg. Stay Strong and fight like you did in your life and your youth. You are a great part of this country and will be. I have watched you since I was a little girl and am privileged to be a part of your journey. Thank you all for this amazing tribute, its awesome. Jesse, stand tall.. be proud your father is the father of our land when it was broken and has never stopped showed that we should all live together.

[@babalwalechaba1374]

He was a great person in Earth we will not forget him xoxo love you songs 😍😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@SighDown]

Johnny is there....listening with a smile

[@elsiethandekachauke1831]

As we mourn your death not forgetting the liberation of free spirited songs, you have proven to the Nations that learning and embracing Multi-language it's possible. How can we forget your Humanity, Laughter when the odds were against the Black Nation you taught us that's it's ok to be Vulnerable and get lost in the music. To: Jenny (Warrior's Wife) Thank you for lending South Africa the time to Listen, Bond, Laugh, Dance with your Husband. He could have done a lot with you but you gave us a change to share experiences with him. It's now sad we have say Good bye, We will always have goose bumps when we listen to his to his music still. But the Battle of Cancer is gone he will feel no pain any as Umdali is waiting for him. I can say more and deep things that happen during his time when he enter the Industry but now those songs built us to where we are today . Great Heart Johnny Clegg The world is full of strange behaviour Every man has to be his own saviour I know I can make it on my own if I try But I'm searching for a great heart to stand me by Underneath the african sky A great heart to stand me by I'm searching for the spirit of the great heart To hold and stand me by I'm searching for the spirit of the great heart Under african sky I'm searching for the spirit of the great heart I see the fire in your eyes I'm searching for the spirit of the great heart That beats my name inside Sometimes I feel that you really know me Sometimes there's much you can show me There's a highway of stars across the heavens The whispering song of the wind in the grass There's the rolling thunder across the savanna A hope…

[@ossomnos]

He got his honorary doctorate the same day I graduated at wits University, I'm glad to have once been in his presence

[@pierresmit5981]

As African as can be..part of us you are Johnny and forever will be

[@christieleemann]

RIP Johnny Clegg, thank you for the music.

[@marcogiai-coletti354]

I love it. Goosebumps EVERY single time.

[@workingmate]

me as well

[@jemz1zn631]

The thing I love the most about Johnny Clegg was that he was a white man that spoke the language of the oppressed and lifted their spirits in defiance of the laws of the time. Seeing David Kramer in the video surely brought back great memories of him and his volksibus.

[@skhumbzoskhosana6406]

Coming home; thank you for everything. Hamba kahle butho.

[@deonsmit9848]

well done to south Africa why cant we do this every day RIP johnny

[@richardlawrence3056]

Such a sad day today hearing about the passing of Johnny. A titanic musician & human being who will forever remind us all of how we should be proud to be South African.

[@liezlbenjamin7092]

This was a favourite of my late dad...I can never listen to this track without tearing up....Thanks for the music Johnny Clegg and thank you Dad for introducing me to it. Paying it forward to my sons.

[@StevenBurnettZA]

Anyone else here today to celebrate 3 years?

[@jonathanwiese1713]

Thank You.Thank You.Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. I am a South African!!!!!That Song is what South Africa is all about and hopes to be. Should be played on SABC at least once a week to remind us what a beautiful country we're living in.Thank You Johnny.Thank You Karen.

[@allangrant3492]

i made every staff member watch this ...this is what SA should be about

[@missyc4165]

My sister bought me Johnny Clegg’s book❤. There’s mention of various artists performing The Crossing, thank you KZbin ☺️. This is such a moving performance. So nice to see so many of my favourite artists that I grew up listening to 💞

[@thereverendepi_gee565]

first time i have cried for a musician, i never met, since 1990.. when Stevie Ray Passed. Oh, except i met him once briefly.. but that doesn't count.. RIP JC, I wish I had met an KNOWN you.. thank you for the music..

[@mb6194]

Same here :(

[@susanlarhubarbe9475]

Reverend Epigee me too.

[@thabangmamabolo8338]

This fusion is a bench mark of a life time,you will never hear anything like this in your life,for the first time the phrase "The rainbow nation" is practised.

[@Rballyram]

BEAUTIFUL. SOUTH AFRICAN MUSICIANS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE COMING TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE A TRUE SOUTH AFRICAN LEGEND.... JOHNNY CLEGG.

[@loriscurci3699]

Johnny Clegg was the spirit, heart and soul of South African music. This tribute, prior to his depart, is a true gem. You will always be remembered, Mr. Clegg.

[@derekmmmm]

I just found out that Johnny has passed away. I'm utterly heartbroken. Such a beautiful man. Such a great version of this song. Glad he got to hear it.

[@keananmcarthur7135]

The true South Africa. Not the one portrayed by the media.

[@yeittech]

This has been the first tear I have cried since leaving my country. With all of our issues, we are still a magnificent country full of such natural talent. RIP to Johnny Clegg and thank you Jesse for being part of your dad’s legacy and for continuing your musical pursuits in his name.

[@HiltonRalphs]

Last night (16th July 19) when I heard of his passing I immediately put on this video to watch. RIP you legend.

[@bnmlangeni]

Can't stop stop crying. Thank you, thank you, this is the most beautiful thing ever!

[@malkiapombe4021]

Me too😭😥🙏

[@RichardCatto]

The Rainbow Nation is South Africa's birthright, and we will not be denied it. No power on Earth or in Heaven will stop us!

[@csmith8546]

Come on South Africans! We can defeat the evil! O Siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma (we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon) O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba (we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth) Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama (we are crossing over those dark mountains) Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka (where we will lay down our troubles) Thank you Johnny. We badly needed this.

[@CelesteGlass]

For me this is the most powerful rendition of a song ever, touched me so deeply. This is like a prophesy of hope for our nation. Thank you. And PS. Well done for bringing tribute to someone while they still live and can appreciate it, it doesnt help much once we are dead.

[@StevenBurnettZA]

having kids grow up in the back seat of your car means they have to listen to your music. That's at least the case up until they get big enough to have an opinion, a voice, the desire to be heard and or push boundaries. Without really planning it, Johnny's greatest hits CD has been in my car since even before I became a dad. My munchkins have therefore been forced to listen to it, and I'm happy to report that it remains one of their favourites. It's not by chance that Third World Child was an album played to me as a 7 year old and has never left. It's pure coincidence that Steven Biko and Victoria Mxenge are two of the fallen freedom fighters mentioned in Asimbonanga, and it is with great excitement that they hear their parents' names in the song. I'm not sure what Johnny's legacy will be as time passes, but he will remain a hero in our household forever. This incredible video gave me goosebumps, and is a fitting tribute to a fine man. Viva le Zulu Blanc, viva kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXy6dnimdpV7obs

[@KN-wi4ns]

Steven Burnett awesome, great to share the music with your kids... nice coincidence as well🙂

[@nickoliver2541]

I am French and I always loved Johnny Clegg and South Africa so much. This song gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. I love to sing it too. God bless South Africa, may Johnny Clegg and Madiba rest in peace for ever.

[@allywood1015]

Rest Peacefully Johnny Clegg, you were a true Warrior in life, and you will never be forgotten thanks to the beautiful legacy you left all of us #Under African Skies

[@wattikins]

Tears streaming. I can only imagine how Jonny wept to see this. Amidst so much fear and heartbreak, this is our beauty.