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%

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@89ngaazeey]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😃😃👍👍

[@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

[@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.

[@tiffanykeet2379]

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

[@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...

[@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!!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.😢😪🇿🇦/🇨🇦

[@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

[@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!

[@justbyronnow1665]

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

[@penguinwalker6167]

This song should be heard everywhere on the world

[@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 :(

[@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 💞

[@StevenBurnettZA]

Anyone else here today to celebrate 3 years?

[@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

[@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 🇿🇦

[@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.

[@audacity9740]

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

[@suzangittens2046]

So many artists singing in Zulu because of one man.

[@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...

[@keananmcarthur7135]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@heinestr]

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

[@kanagiegovender5197]

Rest in peace.

[@shanilpatel2512]

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

[@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

[@pierresmit5981]

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

[@zolisasigangala4851]

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

[@hemantsa1]

Wow tears dripping from my eyes RIP Johnny Clegg his son and fellow muscian will keep JC alive Bravo

[@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,,,,,

[@FaerieDiva]

The young, the old. The black, the white. The heart, the harmony. The love, the hope. Of South Africa.

[@boiledprawnshack4196]

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

[@nicolelehutso4466]

Amen

[@jonathandevoy3510]

2021, this is what we need now more than ever. South Africa is our home, we are it's people. One Family.

[@adaobi6627]

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

[@1SavageMiss]

My favourite tribute to Johnny! I saw him live in Durban on his final tour and I'll never forget that night for as long as I live. This man was a true inspiration for equality and his message will always live on. RIP, Baba. Siyabonga kakhulu 🙏

[@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!

[@larrysanders1878]

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

[@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.

[@selasun4]

A United South Africa 🇿🇦 So wonderful to see all the different races coming together for Johnny 🤎🖤🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤This is truly The Rainbow Nation 🌈 May we all strive fir this love and togetherness ❤❤❤ This made me cry. Missing my homeland. Watching from Canada 🇨🇦

[@SighDown]

Johnny is there....listening with a smile

[@pampinno-topic70]

Great South African song through & through. It brings out tears 😭

[@Sinezungu]

The South Africa we want. We will miss you Johnny

[@danisher7648]

RIP Johhny Clegg :( a great loss to South Africa

[@donnapbrice]

And the world....

[@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

[@estellenetterberg1750]

Loved Johnny then . Still do! I am 73!❤ proudly SA!

[@skhumbzoskhosana6406]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@shaakirmarthinus8753]

WHY AM I IN TEARS....... BEAUTIFUL...STILL HERE IN 2022

[@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.

[@Stuart-tx9yj]

Almost 5 years, he greatly influenced my perspective on life when I was just a 12 year old boy. A lot of years ago. this song shows what South Africa could and always should have been.

[@HermesRobs1963]

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

[@shaunnkabinde1416]

We so often forget what a diverse and beautiful nation we are!!!😢

[@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.

[@ossomnos]

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

[@zacharymacrae9227]

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

[@melanieweldon9154]

To all listening we are crossing into our promised lands. The lost prodigals are returning to South Africa. He will gather his people from the ends of the earth. Sincerely your loving Lord Jesus ! All Glory honour and praise to you Lord for doing this for us. We bless you! Thank you for not forgetting South Africa your rainbow nation.

[@rodneyerasmus6736]

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

[@samkeles245]

i almost pressed the like button twice

[@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

[@SuperJNG18]

Respect from the USA. Johnny Clegg was a great man who brought a divided country together.

[@masoedsolomon4803]

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

[@chomskyhitchens]

My beloved father crossed over today - this gives me hope and strength - We are ONE South Africa - never forget!!

[@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

[@siyamckeys5978]

I thank God for being a South African ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. I love my country.

[@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.

[@eugenecharnley777]

Thats beautiful guys, real rainbow nation. im loving this. if the nation could live like this all the time. RIP Jonny, you will always be remembered with your beatiful music. you will always live in our hearts. Guys this is the South Africa we want

[@heikoknoler592]

I'm American and I hope very much that South Africa can get it together. It saddens me when I see all the divisiveness on TV

[@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🔥🔥🔥😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@ekzteerb1]

Paige Mac sang at my wedding. She even serenaded my wife and I during ceremony. What a beautiful country we live in with beautiful people. We need to encourage the inherent goodness that lies within the vast majority of our lands people. We must stand #strongertogether and be the change we want to see.

[@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!

[@derekbarbe5831]

South Africa has lost a foot soldier, not many left like this man, from this side of the world we mourn with you SA brothers. His music has been an inspiration to millions!!!

[@richardk100]

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

[@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.

[@bonganimdiniso7147]

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

[@jamajakaarivibes1623]

Amen brother

[@aadams1519]

The we are the world of South Africa.

[@christieleemann]

RIP Johnny Clegg, thank you for the music.

[@thetrain194]

Its projects like this that makes me think there may still be hope for South Africa. Ons vir jou, Suid Afrika

[@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. ♥️

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@allangrant3492]

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

[@alexguntner5456]

This song and the singers reflect so much South Africa - diverse, unified, equal.

[@siyabongangcobo8]

The legend has fallen. Rest in peace Johnny 😢

[@paperboat9094]

Tears at this sad loss 💔

[@chaimke7]

The Legend has Risen

[@justinbotha4427]

This is the South African we all want❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@bonitaharrison9571]

I listen to this now 28 Nov 2023 & still get that shivers 😢

[@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 😍😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@bigmax4564]

Can never stop listening to this song, and I live in Australia. One of the most important musicians in history IMO, miss you Johnny Clegg .....

[@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.

[@ericabotha9213]

This one had the tears streaming from my eyes. WOW! Nobody can deny that this makes us proud to be South African. He had such a diverse circle of friends! RIP Uncle Johnny. You will be missed!