With former South African President Nelson Mandela passing less than two weeks ago, at least two Jamaican artistes have decided to pay their respects through song.
Dancehall artiste KipRich has recorded Mandela Tribute, while gospel artiste Carlene Davis has done Thank You, Mandela.
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| Carlene Davis |
In an interview with The Gleaner, KipRich said he decided to pen the song because he thought Mandela was quite the world leader.
"I see Mandela as a world icon, like the greatest black leader. This man has been through tribulation to stand up for what he stood for. When me see a man like that, it motivates me. We haffi show appreciation fi a man like that weh trod earth and do weh him do," KipRich told The Gleaner, noting that the song was recorded on the night of Mandela's death and was complete by the following day. read more
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