50 South Africans have come together to honour the living music legend Johnny Clegg with a song, titled, The Crossing. It was announced on Wednesday that artists had collaborated on a remake of Johnny’s iconic single The Crossing to celebrate his life and work.
Whatever financial benefit is derived from the song has being said to be to go to the Friends of Johnny Clegg Fund and will be used for primary school education.
Johnny Clegg was overwhelmed and grateful to everyone on that song. His son, Jesse Clegg is also overjoyed to be part of the song.
Hugely proud to be a part of this incredible song and initiative for my dad.
Massive thanks to all the artists & organizations for taking part. Please share and let’s raise funds to improve literacy and computer skills for young underprivileged studentshttps://t.co/xnTsGdc7ov
— Jesse Clegg (@Jesse_Clegg) December 6, 2018
I am speechless thank you so much! This is an amazing moment for me – to have so many of my peers acknowledge the song and its sentiments, and that they can use that to further something much bigger than all of us. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/CdoUp45VMI
— Johnny Clegg (@JohnnyCleggReal) December 6, 2018
Watch the video and listen to the song here:
This project has gone viral on Twitter and many tweeps including celebrities like Pearl Thusi got shocked on seeing the Legend’s name as they wondered if Johnny was dead.
Tweeps reaction be like:
Am I the only one that thought the worst when they saw Johnny Clegg trending? 2018 has been rough. pic.twitter.com/WUCevDqHFO
— Jozi-Wan Kenobi (@RandsnSense) December 6, 2018
When you finally realize why Johnny Clegg is trending. pic.twitter.com/j3udZn1AVP
— #TotalGossips (@total_gossips) December 6, 2018
I WAS SO STRESSED !!!! https://t.co/HOP8g0i5Ra
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) December 6, 2018
oh dear god why is johnny clegg trending in 2018? oh thank god? just a tribute song?
announce this stuff on the news or radio? don’t scare people on twitter with a trending name?
the crossing? friends of johnny clegg tribute song?
— the_answer (@system_jolt) December 6, 2018
