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

[@RK-ln6kg]

This is the south africa mandela wanted.

[@tiffanykeet2379]

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

[@glennbotes8937]

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

[@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 💞

[@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

[@89ngaazeey]

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

[@alexguntner5456]

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

[@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 🇿🇦

[@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. 😃😃👍👍

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 :(

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@suzangittens2046]

So many artists singing in Zulu because of one man.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@yusufbasser8473]

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

[@hemantsa1]

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

[@zolisasigangala4851]

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

[@aadams1519]

The we are the world of South Africa.

[@SighDown]

Johnny is there....listening with a smile

[@StevenBurnettZA]

Anyone else here today to celebrate 3 years?

[@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.😢😪🇿🇦/🇨🇦

[@audacity9740]

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

[@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!!!!!

[@pierresmit5981]

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

[@siyabongangcobo8]

The legend has fallen. Rest in peace Johnny 😢

[@paperboat9094]

Tears at this sad loss 💔

[@chaimke7]

The Legend has Risen

[@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

[@heinestr]

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

[@kanagiegovender5197]

Rest in peace.

[@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.

[@shanilpatel2512]

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

[@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 🙏

[@larrysanders1878]

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

[@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.

[@penguinwalker6167]

This song should be heard everywhere on the world

[@justbyronnow1665]

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

[@skhumbzoskhosana6406]

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

[@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 🇨🇦

[@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. ♥️

[@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.

[@rodneyerasmus6736]

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

[@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

[@HermesRobs1963]

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

[@LP334872]

We miss you Johnny...

[@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

[@danisher7648]

RIP Johhny Clegg :( a great loss to South Africa

[@donnapbrice]

And the world....

[@Sinezungu]

The South Africa we want. We will miss you Johnny

[@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.

[@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,,,,,

[@janamoolman537]

Am I the only one who is crying?

[@susanlarhubarbe9475]

Jana Moolman no😢💔

[@boiledprawnshack4196]

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

[@nicolelehutso4466]

Amen

[@pampinno-topic70]

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

[@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!

[@shaiharman]

Here to grieve and celebrate an indelible part of our Mzansi heritage. Soulful and moving, quintessentially African. #RIPJohnnyClegg

[@allangrant3492]

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

[@keananmcarthur7135]

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

[@francolupo23]

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

[@thetrain194]

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

[@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.

[@haydnyoung9099]

Can't everyone see this and Save this Butiful country

[@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...

[@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.

[@christoffopperman5512]

Click. Repeat. Click. Repeat. Click . Repeat

[@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.

[@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

[@paulsparks4564]

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 .....

[@bonganimdiniso7147]

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

[@jamajakaarivibes1623]

Amen brother

[@siyamckeys5978]

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

[@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.

[@AMARSAMAYIYI]

I love South Africa

[@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

[@SuperJNG18]

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

[@christieleemann]

RIP Johnny Clegg, thank you for the music.

[@FaerieDiva]

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

[@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.

[@estellenetterberg1750]

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

[@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

[@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

[@imankai]

2021 and Im here listening to this masterpiece. Touches my heart🇿🇦

[@richardk100]

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

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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🔥🔥🔥😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@lesmarkowitz]

As a 74 year old Jewish family gentleman, I watched this for the first time today, Xmas day, 2018. And cried a little. Also being a former muso of many years it had just that much more meaning to me. My best wishes and sincere blessings to you all who made it possible AND to JOHNNY CLEGG,..............to say more about this incredible, amazing person loved by SO many would be futile. It's ALL been said already. Go well dear friend Johnny. Mayelana zomusa.

[@gerhardbeukes8825]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@entdifangor]

Johnny Clegg was a great man!!!