Vusi Nova Drops 'Asinilibelanga' Tribute to Mpura, Killer Kau, AKA, Zahara, DJ Sumbody and More

• Vusi Nova released a heartfelt new song honouring South African music legends and loved ones who have passed
• The singer paid tribute to AKA, Zahara, DJ Sumbody, Mpura, Killer KAU, Connie Chiume, Mampintsha and others in the moving track
• Fans flooded the comments with emotional responses, with many naming their own personal losses alongside the celebrated icons

Vusi Nova has released a deeply personal tribute song, Asinilibelanga, honouring the South African music legends and loved ones the country has lost. The release, shared on Instagram in October 2026, was accompanied by a compilation-style montage of studio portraits and live stage footage set against vivid coloured backdrops and purple-lit concert stages, giving the project a warm, celebratory feel despite its poignant subject matter.

In a heartfelt caption, the singer explained the story behind the song's title. He wrote: "Yesterday, I asked you who comes to mind when you hear the word Asinilibelanga. Your responses touched me deeply. Some remembered the musical legends we've lost, while others remembered family members and loved ones who are no longer with us."

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A song bigger than music

Nova drew a direct line between Asinilibelanga and his earlier hit. "Years ago, Asphelelanga was my way of saying THANK YOU. Today, Asinilibelanga is my way of saying WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOU," he wrote, before adding: "And that's when I realised that this song is bigger than music."

Among the legends he paid tribute to were rapper AKA, DJ Sumbody, Zahara, Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer KAU, actress Connie Chiume, Brvo Le Roux, and Mampintsha, alongside many others who shaped the South African entertainment landscape.

Fans react with tears

The release struck a chord with fans, who responded with an outpouring of emotion in the comments. Many used the space to name the artists and loved ones they personally carry in their hearts.

@mashcharlene wrote:

"I have not forgotten that lady sang (Bhutiza) Nichume😭, Thami Shobede #Gone2soon"

@_andykay added:

"The Mkhize brothers, ProKid & CitiLyts❤️❤️"

@piwomuhle_galada shared:

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"Ohhh I'll never forget u Zahara in this lifetime ❤️"

@philz_mdibi_merane simply wrote:

"My AKA😔"

@nondumiso_myaka remembered:

"Thami Shobede, Scebi Inkosi yamagcokama Dlamini, those two really broke my heart 💔"

@nthaby_sang had a personal connection to the release:

"Drops on my birthday!! Thank you @vusinova1 for this special 🎁"

Others kept it short but emotional, with @rethabile_rsa writing "Mama❤️" in remembrance of her mother, Winnie Khumalo.

Watch Vusi Nova's Asinilibelanga tribute reel on Instagram:

Source: Briefly News