New Zealand Podcast The Ash London Show Puts Johnny Clegg's Great Heart on Air

• A South African guest on a New Zealand radio podcast introduced hosts to Johnny Clegg's iconic track Great Heart
• The hosts on The Edge's Ash London Show were stunned by the anti-apartheid activist's fusion of Western and Zulu music
• South Africans living abroad flooded the comments section with pride and nostalgia over the music moment

A South African guest appearing on a New Zealand radio podcast left the hosts absolutely floored after playing them a classic Johnny Clegg track, and the moment has been making the rounds on social media.

The segment aired on The Ash London Show, broadcast on New Zealand station The Edge. Hosts were asking listeners and guests to share the musical equivalent of the Māori concept of ‘Poyer Wairua’ from their home countries. A guest named John, originally from South Africa, stepped up to represent Mzansi.

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John introduced the hosts to Clegg, describing him as one of South Africa's most prominent anti-apartheid activists whose music blended Western sounds with traditional Zulu music. He confidently predicted that every South African living in New Zealand would react with pure emotion upon hearing the song. He was not wrong. After playing Great Heart, the hosts were visibly excited.

Watch the Instagram video below:

South Africans abroad react with pride

The clip, shared on The Ash London Show's social media, quickly drew a wave of nostalgic responses from South Africans living abroad and at home.

Bee_anx recommended:

"Special star - mango groove."

Jasonkennedy wrote:

"Yes, Johnny Clegg! Also Pata Pata from Miriam Makeba and of course Shosholoza!! South Africa has a vibe."

Pelagiebafana added historical weight, noting:

"Johnny Clegg has a special song very well known in the 80s about Nelson Mandela: Asimbonanga, or I call your name."

Angelcampey brought up a sentimental detail many South African millennials will recognise:

"The movie from 1986 that this was the track for traumatised a generation of South African millennials - jock of the Bushveld. It's about a dog. And. You will not be ok. 😭❤️"

Nickc1981 shared:

"100% I'm in Australia, and this is still one I have on my playlist, and it won't ever leave."

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Instantkab simply said:

"Immediate goosebumps and tears. 🔥💪🏻"

Not everyone agreed Great Heart was the best pick to represent the current generation. troymaloy noted:

"Johnny Clegg is a true South African legend, but I think it's for an older generation. There are more recent options that would resonate more with South Africans in South Africa."

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Source: Briefly News