Born in Zimbabwe and grew up here at Mzansi, South Africa. There's a tug of light war between Zimbabweans and South Africans, each claiming ownership to this rare music...but in retrospect, we can all agree that Freddie belongs to Africa and the world. The origin of this music is undoubtedly South African: Freddie will be the first one to attest to this...politics aside; let's all sit around and enjoy this exclusive legend! I don't recall any time in my memory, SA took time to honour this unsung living legend, Freddie Gwala; for being the Only artist dedicated to this rare genre'. This is not Kwaaito music, it's music that owes its roots to prison inmates who spent years in jail; while comforting themselves with these urban township jive sounds (an equivalent of Rap Music). #FreddieGwala is the sole representative of this exclusively SA/Zim music, which is hard to understand if you have no Black roots: and the only artist in the world. In all his songs, Freddie doesn't glorify crime or prison life, but rather; uses his music to warn young people to avoid consequential outcomes of committing crime. All my original Cd's are full of scratches now, having been playing them over the years and enjoying this living legend; Freddie Gwala. Keep it up Bro... Maybe someday, some people in this country of ours, will remember and write your name on the wall of fame with the best in Africa and the world. I celebrate you.., Pikelela Gutyungwa
Indeed, when I first listened to this song I thought something like "not many westerners will get this." I don't know why, but it speaks to me. Would you be willing to give a simple explanation of what the song is about?
Freddie "Amadamara" Gwala trully a living legend . lets celebrate these legends while they still alive . this is kind of music that should be played on the radio stations in order to shape young minds teach them about life
Born in Zimbabwe and grew up here at Mzansi, South Africa. There's a tug of light war between Zimbabweans and South Africans, each claiming ownership to this rare music...but in retrospect, we can all agree that Freddie belongs to Africa and the world. The origin of this music is undoubtedly South African: Freddie will be the first one to attest to this...politics aside; let's all sit around and enjoy this exclusive legend!
I don't recall any time in my memory, SA took time to honour this unsung living legend, Freddie Gwala; for being the Only artist dedicated to this rare genre'. This is not Kwaaito music, it's music that owes its roots to prison inmates who spent years in jail; while comforting themselves with these urban township jive sounds (an equivalent of Rap Music).
#FreddieGwala is the sole representative of this exclusively SA/Zim music, which is hard to understand if you have no Black roots: and the only artist in the world. In all his songs, Freddie doesn't glorify crime or prison life, but rather; uses his music to warn young people to avoid consequential outcomes of committing crime.
All my original Cd's are full of scratches now, having been playing them over the years and enjoying this living legend; Freddie Gwala. Keep it up Bro...
Maybe someday, some people in this country of ours, will remember and write your name on the wall of fame with the best in Africa and the world.
I celebrate you..,
Pikelela Gutyungwa
As i read through this i smiled at the end
Freddie is right there with Brenda Fassie. If not more
Well said bafo
Indeed, when I first listened to this song I thought something like "not many westerners will get this." I don't know why, but it speaks to me. Would you be willing to give a simple explanation of what the song is about?
Freddie "Amadamara" Gwala trully a living legend .
lets celebrate these legends while they still alive .
this is kind of music that should be played on the radio stations in order to shape young minds teach them about life
Kutsho ukuthi le razo idlulisa umyalezo wanga PHAKATHI iwudlulisela nga PHANDLE well MR FREDDIE
Ingikhumbuza ekhaya lempahla❤❤
i love this song
Could someone kindly translate what Freddie is singing.......it sounds emotional.
kshuthi kwakuyisiboshwa lesi
Yes he was in prison for 10 years
Awazi