They Live In Our Heart Forever
I was reading a post by @kingsleyy this morning talking about a Nigerian musician called Mohbad, he got to know only just after his demise. I never heard about him either until that night when the news of his sudden death broke out all over social media, I listened to some of his songs and a cold shiver went down my spine.
How can he just be famous now that he's gone, even when all his songs sound like he was reaching out for help in the past but no one seems to care enough or be able to render to him the kind of help he needed?
I was thinking about such amazing talents that I only got to hear about when they were gone, and the memory of one of such came flashing back to me.
Her name was Brenda Fassie a South African singer, songwriter and activist.
It was the 9th of May 2004 when the news of her death spread so fast like wildfire out of control across the continent. Everyone around me was talking about how great she was and one of her particular songs Vulindela that means 'open the gate' was playing in almost every radio station and TV station you tuned into. Everyone with a mobile device seems to have her song on their playlist.
Like every curious mind, and a good music lover, I searched for her songs and I was blown away by that particular one, tears ran down my cheeks asking why such a beautiful talent had to leave so soon. But then death can come knocking at any time it pleases without any prior notice, whether we think we are ready or not.
I think it happens a lot of time that some people get to be extremely famous just when they leave this world and it is kind of sad that they never get to enjoy such fame. Well, she was already famous in her country music industry before her demise. But her death further put her On a lot more people's radar. At least for someone like me.
“The greatest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.” “Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. By Brainy quotes
So, here I am, being grateful for Brenda for telling African stories in such an incredible way.
With this
"We do not have to rely on memories to recapture the spirit of those we have loved and lost – they live within our souls in some perfect sanctuary which even death cannot destroy."
'Nan Witcomb'
It has been over a decade, and this beautiful artist whom I never even met in real life, her beautiful memory lives rent-free in my head, and until tomorrow she will forever remain in my heart.
"the life of the death is placed in the memory of the living" by Marcus Tullius Cicero"
and this quote as well summed up just exactly how I felt about her.
One funny thing about this song is that, like many of my African brothers and sisters, I do not understand the meaning of it, but its rhythm and beat appeal so much to my heart every time I listen I can't help but dance, and each time I feel goosebumps all over again.
And just like me, if you listen to it you might not understand the meaning but I can be sure you will enjoy her performance and that you will wish she was still here with us blessing us with her talent.
Did you know Brenda before or after her demise or is this the first time you have heard of her? Also, what do you think about her music? I would love to hear from you in the comment section.
These are part of my thoughts today!
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This song.
I got fond of this lady's song through the way my dad used to play the song way back at home.
Most of the people that knew music in those days surely can't skip this track.
I've forgotten...I think there's one of her tracks where Mandela was talked about
It is cool you get to enjoy her songs through your Dad, I only get to hear about her when she was gone.
Then, she was already late I think so.
But I remember watching few of her tracks on video CD plate.
Eiya, I wish she didn't have to be gone so soon. May her soul continue to rest in peace.
Ameeeeeeen!
I remember Brenda from Back then, I was very little. I think I heard her song after her demise too but I was too small then, I just remember vibing and dancing to her songs even though I didn't know the lyrics. When I finally got a mobile phone, I searched her out on YouTube and watched a lot of her videos. I really enjoyed the song titled Black President about Nelson Mandela, so much passion was on display in the song.
On that of Mohbad, I first heard his song Peace about a year or two ago, I really liked it and it was on repeat for a particular time, but I got to know about more of his songs after his death. I didn't even know he had that many songs.
Haha, I just knew I can't be alone in this one.
Black President was a hit as well.
I really wish he was still here but he isn't, I wish his soul continues to rest in peace.
I listened to this song when I was a kid, I've heard it play at most weddings too and I I've watched the videos on YouTube. It's nice hearing it again and sure this music is such a beautiful tune from Brenda.
I popped in from Dreemport because I am an awesome #dreemerforlife.
Thank you my dear awesome #dreemer, it is an amazing song, I'm glad you enjoyed the YouTube video. !LUV
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You are very right, although I do not understand the lyrics, the beats and lyrics will always have me dancing and miming the words as they sound to my ears.
But one thing I understand is that it a love song because it was always played during wedding shows on radio and TV.😂
I already knew about her before her demise and most of her songs made waves then.
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Yes, it us a wedding song, I got the trans.. From google.
It is cool you get to enjoy this pure talent when she was here.
I just knew it
It is sad how too often artists be they musicians or painters find fame posthumously.
To me it is a bit like all these pay come to a funeral to pay they respects, yet when was the last time they actually went and saw the dead person alive!
Popped in from #dreemport tonight, #dreemerforlife
Thank you, Uncle T😊 !LUV
I guess people are always so busy with their own lives but when it all ends they will want to pay their last respects, there also some who do it just for the trends of it.
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Indeed it's quite sad when a person leaves this world at the peak of their success. I heard of Mohbad's death and was shocked too. Thanks for taking us down memory lane. I remember Brenda Fassie from my younger years. Her music is such a delight.
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Thank you @kemmyb😊😍 these beautiful talents might be gone but they live forever in our heart.
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Me I don't even know Brenda at all🙄🙄,
Could it be I am so backward? Hehe
Many talents have actually gone to the land of the dead and the funny thing is that a lot will still go down without achieving much because of thw society they fund themselves.
Hehe he I do not think you are backward !lol Brenda died way back in 2004 maybe that is why. !LUV
Sad but true
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A lot of artist endure unimaginable pressure in the music industry which are not known to the fans, since they are celebrities everyone just assume they have everything figured out. For someone like me who consider writing poems as way of expressing my emotions, I understand how over time artist have tried to make their plight known in the lyrics of their songs but people only see it as a means of entertainment nothing more. Mohbad death was unexpected, as least to the public, he was unique and talented.
never knew the name of the artist because I was young when I heard of the song "Vulindela" the truth is I'm not sure I was aware of the name of the song either but I remember the beat, I remember dancing to it. I never knew she passed away. May her soul rest in peace.
Hmmm, that is a sad truth. Fame in general comes with so much pressure and some of them never survived it.
The death of the two artists above was somehow drug-related, so definitely they were trying to deal with some pain.
I think anyone who hears her beat will dance, it is so soothing to the ears.
Amen.🙏🙏