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Vulindlela, the song that went famous overseas, specially here at Cartagena.

Cartagena is undoubtedly enriched by its Afro heritage, notably portrayed in the music. It is common for locals to hear a genre we call Champeta, regardless of whether the song is from another country, or even if it is in another language, Cartagena people are fond of these songs as you can hear them in every neighborhood at a Sunday morning.

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Vulindlela can be loosely translated from the Zulu language as an instruction to “make way” “clear the way” or, if you prefer, “open the gates”. The song talks about making way for the groom (and the bride) at their wedding. In 1997, South Africa was emerging from the racist system of apartheid and was celebrating its own “wedding” behind the racial barriers following the democratic elections of 1994.

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Open the gates Miss Gossip My Baby boy Is getting married today - Brenda Fassie - Vulindlela (translated to english by KJM Elevated Energy)

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Happy birthday to Brenda Fassie, Queen of African Pop. Forever in our hearts. ❤️

[1] Brenda Fassie photographed for an interview by Charl Blignaut for the December 1992/ January 1993 issue of Vrye Weekblad In Bed with Brenda. Photo: Sally Shorkend

[2] Brenda Fassie left some audiences thrilled during her electrifying performance at Morula Sun on New Year's Day in 2004. Photo: P Eland

[3] Brenda Fassie, the bad girl of South African pop, got people dancing over the colour line. Photo: Media24 Archives

[4] Brenda Fassie with her son, Bongani. Picture: City Press Library


[5] Brenda Fassie in 2001 in Johannesburg. Photo: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images

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