Many outstanding well-known figures, have songs written about them in their honour.
In America, other ways in which a celebrity is shown love and appreciation is by erecting a wax statue of them. This is a fun way of honouring well-known stars; especially within the pop culture.
In South Africa, the statue culture has largely been dedicated to Apartheid struggle icons, such as the late Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Winnie Madikizela - Mandelaand many others.
Music is such an important, impactful and powerful tool that musicians are using to drive a personal or societal narrative.
Afrikaans musician, Robbie Wessels is riding the wave surrounding the Springboks. Our national rugby team made Mzansi proud by winning the prestigious 2019 world cup against England.
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Daily Sun reported that Robbie has recorded a song - dedicated to the captain himself, Siya Kolisi. The song has been released and is titled, Stronger Together. It has garnered 110 155 views on YouTube thus far.
Robbie shared the following with Daily Sun:
"I was at my house thinking I might write song about (Siya) Kolisi. Five minutes later my agent forwarded a Facebook message to me from a guy telling (that) maybe I should write a song about the captain.
"The next morning I was sitting on my couch and praying and I felt in my heart to write the song."
Captain Kolisi is one public figure that many are looking up to. Not too long ago, during the Springbok's city to city tour in SA, a young boy in the crowd shed tears of joy upon laying his eyes on him Siya Kolisi.
