Vusi Nova previews new single ‘Asinilibelanga’ honouring Mzansi’s fallen icons

South African musician Vusi Nova shared a heartwarming tribute to fallen icons who have sadly passed over the years. Titled Asinilibelanga, which translates to ‘We have not forgotten you,’ the song is a message of remembrance to the artists who have held a special place in Mzansi pop culture.

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Tribute and honour

The song is set to be released on 30 October 2026 and is a sequel to his famous song Asiphelalanga, which was also a tribute to icons and legends lost over the years leading up to 2018, when the song was released.

He shared a video on his Instagram Story of many beloved musical artists, actresses, and media personalities who had sadly passed.

The song’s lyrics are poignant, with emotions that are relatable to fans of the artists. Vusi expresses how these icons have paved the way, reflecting on the impact that they left on South African culture.

The song is a beautiful tribute that speaks to how these artists will stay in the memory of the country’s culture, and that their music and art will always be in the hearts of South Africans.

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#Asinilibelanga on 30 October, a tribute song to the fallen artists of Mzansi

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Mzansi icons in the tribute video

The video features late artists such as AKA, who was shot dead in 2023, as well as Killer Kau and Mpura, two of the most impactful voices during the rise of amapiano as a genre, who lost their lives in a car accident back in 2021.

Riky Rick is also featured in the video. He sadly took his own life in 2022 and was a strong and memorable voice in South African hip hop culture. Alongside him in the video is Zahara, who was an unforgettable name in South African households, known for her impactful Afro-soul sound, and who unfortunately passed away due to liver complications in 2023. Mamphintsha and Connie Chiume also appear in the video tribute.

The song is a beautiful way to reflect on some of the most impactful and influential voices and remind South Africans not to forget the faces who grew up with them and who soundtracked important, memorable moments of their lives.

Featured image: Instagram/@vusinova1

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