UK Artist Ntantu Remembers Miriam Makeba, Remakes Her Iconic Track 'Baxabene Oxamu'

• UK-based artist Ntantu looks up to the late Mzansi legend Miriam Makeba and felt the need to honour her on her death anniversary
• Doing a breathtaking rendition of Makeba’s track Baxabene Oxamu, Ntantu threw a modern twist on it and called it Far Away
• The Miriam Makeba Foundation were blown away by this notable gesture and took to social media to share it

UK-based artist Ntantu took the time to celebrate the late Mzansi legend Miriam Makeba. The legacy this woman left behind is undeniable!

Tuesday, 9 November 2021, marked 19 years since the heart-breaking passing of Mama Africa. Makeba died in 2008 after suffering a fatal heart attack following a gig in Italy.

In celebration of her life and all that she contributed to the music industry, Ntantu felt it was fitting to honour Makeba by doing a modern remix of her track Baxabene Oxamu. He turned it into a new age soulful RnB and afro track and called it Far Away, reported TimesLIVE.

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The Miriam Makeba Foundation shared the song on their social media page, expressing just how beautiful this gesture was.

Listen to the full song below:

Somizi Mhlongo thanks Kelly Khumalo for unwavering loyalty and friendship in an emotional post

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Somizi Mhlongo is grateful for the stand Kelly Khumalo recently took against an event that canned him because of his sexuality. Support like this is respected.

Kelly’s act of kindness and loyalty hit Somizi hard. Going through a time where Somizi has felt unsupported and alone a lot of the time, really meant the world to him.

Taking to social media to express his gratitude, Somizi got deep with Kelly. Sharing a sweet clip of them having the best time, Somizi thanked Kelly for her unwavering loyalty.

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Somizi made it known that Kelly and his friendship has been tested many times and never once has it quivered.

“Me and u have been there for each other in situations the world don’t know about,” said Somizi as reported by TimesLIVE.

Source: Briefly News