It's pitiful that South African music is slept on honestly. We have some of the best and it doesn't get the exposure. Only a select few songs and artists.
I love that Kwesta isn't an African artist trying to be American. I mean having Wale in a taxi and giving him the Kasi experience!!!! Absolute G!!!!! Freakin hel
I’m South African Indian... man these the type of artists that bring our country together when the politicians want to drive us further apart. We all bleed red!
It's okay to feel so but it doesn't work like that. SA artists should grow their art to the height, where international artists pay to collaborate instead of it the other way round.
i have no clue what this dude is saying but my GOD its resonates with my soul so deep its insane. this is what they call real music.wale just killed it.much love from Rwanda.
Everyone in South Africa is dealing with the hardships post-apartheid differently. The adults lean on traditions and religion while the youth take away the pain with drinking and partying and numbing the pain and struggle. But in this video they mirror their actions showing that we all do have a common ground and can come together to move forward. We are connected through spirit
Anele Malinga I would just like to remind you that the ANC have been in power for 24 years. The effects of apartheid should have been completely gone now for several years yet our country is still faced with corruption. We as a nation need to stop blaming apartheid and start criticising who we vote for.
You talk as if apartheid government was in power for just 24 years or less. Our problems started in 1652 and give us the space to deal with our problems our own way. Black people in RSA have had to learn to cope since then and to change something that seems like it's culture/tradition can not be wished away by people who have no inherent understanding of our pain. I have never been raped so I can never say I understand how it feels and start telling rape victims to get over it... same whatsapp group
"The effects of apartheid should have been completely gone now". Please go say that to a holocaust survivor. How dare you even insinuate that a group of people, that you clearly don't belong to, should just not feel how they feel. Nowhere did I mention the effects of apartheid on the countries technical functionalities (even though there are plenty of examples of that too). This song simply speaks on scarred mentality and how that affects the people who have been affected by the past (they can be African, white, Indian, coloured etc. but this song focuses on African people) and effectively how and where they raise their children. I hope you learn and grow as a person instead of finding any chance to tell people to get over it while you sit on your high horse behind a computer screen.
This music video is the closest you can come to experiencing the true Spirit of South Africa without actually living here. If anyone asks me what it was like growing up in SA I'll show them this video. Nowhere else on earth like it
Black people we are so damn BEAUTIFUL!!! 🤎🤎🤎Never let the world convince you otherwise. Such unapologetic imagery of African people simply just being is powerful, we need more of this. Black people being black and not trying to be palatable!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
This song speaks to my spirit and resilience. It reminds me that no matter how tough things get, I have the strength inside me to push through. Khwesta really captures that feeling of staying true to yourself and rising above the challenges. ❤
The South African Spirit, the African Spirit, the human spirit. That beautiful drive that keeps us going despite the odds we face in life. Despite not understanding the words I understand the message. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Been listening to this song for months now. South Africa should really do more rap songs in their indigenous language. It's beautiful. Love from Nigeria....and that piano groove at the end....genius
Masego Modiba Whoever wrote this piece is very gifted. Kwesta is the right man, with his unique use of the isiZulu language, for the song! It is lit!💥💥
I would like to see more African Americans rappers and African rappers come together in unity with more collaboration music... Enjoyed the music and video...much love from a BLACK American of African descent
As an African growing up in the USA, I’ve always been proud of my heritage. I am so proud to see my fellow Africans embarrassing the native roots, without conformity for to American standards.... Jeep rapping in Zulu ( or any other native language, as they would like “ dialect”.. keep shining and making good music.... a fellow west African born and raised in states !!.. keep doing you and do not switch to American standards, keep you identity because your music hits the soul brother !!!
I am a white South African and I love this song. Its GREAT. Respect to all my brothers out there. edit.. thank you all for the likes. You are the best! There is hope.. love and respect to you all! Back again for more..02-08-2023
At 2:54 the burning flag? Is that the old ZA flag. The creativity and the subliminal messages in this video speaks volumes. Beyond the banger that this song is, the story they tell about our people is beautiful and authentic.
No other south african musician puts THIS much thought into their music videos. He captured the eseence of what it's like to be african so well and it is truly commendable.
This video tells the story of ordinary Africans, the challenges we face and our lifestyle. Never been more proud of being African. ##SPIRIT. From the unknown corners of Zimbabwe!
Awesome display of our uniqueness as Africans. They’ll learn from us if not already. We need to be ourselves that’s all! We are powerful like that as a race!!
am Ghanaian, i dont understand the words in there but i looooove the song. the themes in the vid are so deep. if i get the message , you are saying we are all similar in our actions from the religious to the non religious, only led by our spirit. this video deserves an award. you got one kwesta. 8000 views now, i expect a million when i return.
Saw Keats yesterday at Alex Sports Club, what a humble and talented man. I enjoyed his set, didn’t understand a word and i wish i could sing along. Music knows no linguistic barriers 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇦🇿🇦
When I hear this song I get goose bumps... The track in all aspects is REAL. This is us, us South Africans. Kwesta you keep doing musique that feeds our souls. SPIRIT... Two fine thumbs up.
This song played at my wedding, all the guests were on the dancefloor, prior to this I never heard this song, 2 years later my husband (American) plays this song via RUclips, I always wondered who the artist is, every time I hear this song, I get tears in my eyes...beautiful memories of a beautiful union and a beautiful day
KWESTA's video for his song Spirit has to be one the best representation of the socio-economic and Political landscape in South Africa. The best thing on the video are the edits which are pretty simple but all the scenes are connected and there is coherence through the different sequences. The video incorporates everything that has to do with SA, violence, tradition, culture, religion, alcohol abuse, rap culture, kwaito, prostitution and xenophobia. He also pays homage to another fallen hero/soccer star from his location/town...that was amazing. Besides that, the video is also a great way of executing product placement without making it obvious to the viewer...that's something we can learn from in Namibia. You enjoy the video so much you actually forget product placements and advertising for Heineken, Adidas, Score energy drink, Mr Price Red inc, VW and Lamborghini.
Kwesta and Wale did an excellent rendition in this track. Tebza in directing this video did a wonderful and a provocative interpretation of the track. Conclusion: the track is spiritual and the video phenomenal.
I'm Nigerian....but this song had me on chokehold... I'm here in 2024
Here a day after you, from America. Greetings my friend!
Sus
@@BeauBerry13really??
Talk to your brothers here in South Africa auti'yami, ae no they are making the Nigerian experience horrible for us
@@terencedhlamini7682sies, you’re a sore eye to society, fix yourself for the sake of others.
This is the last song I danced to with my bro before he passed away. I love you bro. Your spirit lives on...
❤️❤️
😢❤❤❤
😢😢😢😢
Long live the spirit of your brother
It's pitiful that South African music is slept on honestly. We have some of the best and it doesn't get the exposure. Only a select few songs and artists.
South Africa is really a free country and Mr Mandela said it belongs too all who lives in it proudly mzansi fosho yeah 😂❤🤞✌️
I love that Kwesta isn't an African artist trying to be American. I mean having Wale in a taxi and giving him the Kasi experience!!!! Absolute G!!!!!
Freakin hel
Ismail Mokoena I 100% agree with you
Wale is African
That's the Spirit
He says himself, "Ha re mo States mo" 😊
I’m South African Indian... man these the type of artists that bring our country together when the politicians want to drive us further apart. We all bleed red!
You right Brother!
There is only one race!! The human
1
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Are there Indians in SA too claiming to be from SA?
I feel like international artists should be so honored to do songs with our South African artists
Dude ... exactly 💯
💯💯💯
Artist's respect each other like that, they respect art not territory
It's okay to feel so but it doesn't work like that. SA artists should grow their art to the height, where international artists pay to collaborate instead of it the other way round.
I moved to Denmark last year. Been feeling so homesick over the festive season. Been playing this on repeat. This song is special man.
Spirit.
i have no clue what this dude is saying but my GOD its resonates with my soul so deep its insane. this is what they call real music.wale just killed it.much love from Rwanda.
Thank you Mutesi. We love you all the way from Mzansi
It's a really deep song👌🏽
@@lebakamvelase3323 this song is magical. Big up from Jamaica.
What’s the meaning?
I relate 100
Kwesta's voice is the reason why he doesn't drink cough syrup. Can't be out here curing his talent 😌
Fr tho 😂😂😂
😂🤣💯
Pwahahaha
😂😂😂😂😂
Kikikik
Everyone in South Africa is dealing with the hardships post-apartheid differently. The adults lean on traditions and religion while the youth take away the pain with drinking and partying and numbing the pain and struggle. But in this video they mirror their actions showing that we all do have a common ground and can come together to move forward. We are connected through spirit
The power....
Well Said...
Anele Malinga I would just like to remind you that the ANC have been in power for 24 years. The effects of apartheid should have been completely gone now for several years yet our country is still faced with corruption.
We as a nation need to stop blaming apartheid and start criticising who we vote for.
You talk as if apartheid government was in power for just 24 years or less. Our problems started in 1652 and give us the space to deal with our problems our own way. Black people in RSA have had to learn to cope since then and to change something that seems like it's culture/tradition can not be wished away by people who have no inherent understanding of our pain. I have never been raped so I can never say I understand how it feels and start telling rape victims to get over it... same whatsapp group
"The effects of apartheid should have been completely gone now". Please go say that to a holocaust survivor. How dare you even insinuate that a group of people, that you clearly don't belong to, should just not feel how they feel. Nowhere did I mention the effects of apartheid on the countries technical functionalities (even though there are plenty of examples of that too). This song simply speaks on scarred mentality and how that affects the people who have been affected by the past (they can be African, white, Indian, coloured etc. but this song focuses on African people) and effectively how and where they raise their children. I hope you learn and grow as a person instead of finding any chance to tell people to get over it while you sit on your high horse behind a computer screen.
Can We All Agree That This Song Had Us In Chokehold, Like DAMN!!!😭😭😭✊✊✊🔥🔥🔥 *Reporting Live From 2022*
Faaaaacts!!!!
Ikr🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
still my favourite in 2022
Damn🔥🔥🔥🤞🏿💯
Hit hard man
This music video is the closest you can come to experiencing the true Spirit of South Africa without actually living here. If anyone asks me what it was like growing up in SA I'll show them this video. Nowhere else on earth like it
🙌
@@tumimokoena4404 pop. Z
💯🔥🇿🇦🙌🏽
Lol, its a skwele not a quantum, the one vehicle that raised us.
Bantu languages are beautiful
Black people we are so damn BEAUTIFUL!!! 🤎🤎🤎Never let the world convince you otherwise. Such unapologetic imagery of African people simply just being is powerful, we need more of this. Black people being black and not trying to be palatable!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
That's so true Palesa I wonder why our fellow people always seek validation from the other groups
Let everyone be. No one is seeking validation
Our kasi life😊
We be banging this track in New Zealand. SPIRIT✊❌✊
New Zealand got that Spirit #OneLove!
💙one love man
Really bro? I just know about it now lol. All the love England 🏴 though.
✊🏾
KwestaDaKAR HE BE DROPPING NEW SHIT LIKE HE'S SITTING ON A TOILET😂✊.
This song speaks to my spirit and resilience. It reminds me that no matter how tough things get, I have the strength inside me to push through. Khwesta really captures that feeling of staying true to yourself and rising above the challenges. ❤
The South African Spirit, the African Spirit, the human spirit. That beautiful drive that keeps us going despite the odds we face in life. Despite not understanding the words I understand the message. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
❤Asante sana.
spirit
Umekubali spirii ti
Bump the spiritual rap message by adrian cortez please....
Fellow Kenyan. Love this
I'm Kenyan but this song is on another level. Oh yeah and I noticed some words South Africans use are similar to our Swahili words.
Lilian Tanui
KEFFTRAP to
254 REPRESENTED
South Africans speak Swahili too btw
you kenya tribalisms swahili z not your language shut up.
Tuko ndani 100%
This track should have been in the black panther album.
Bnard Dny ikr!!!!! Isk why they decided on American music and stuff but yea....
This tracc should of been on a lot of albums💯
You knowww😎
Should have been the only song on that album
True
I was pregnant when this song hit...she is 6 years old nw..
Still loving it ❤❤
0:07. RIP to Scara Emmanuel Ngobese. RESPECT TO THAT MAN HE MADE ME ENJOY THE SOWETO DERBY ALL THE WAY FROM BOTSWANA.
Bump spiritual rap message by adrian cortez in your city please
#salute
Speaking of scara ngobese may his soul rest in peace..mind you they from same kasi with kwesta#Katlehong
Been listening to this song for months now. South Africa should really do more rap songs in their indigenous language. It's beautiful. Love from Nigeria....and that piano groove at the end....genius
Some plz explain love it
Respect to you my brother. All the way from South Africa 👍
We do it all the time. check out Zakwe
SA mostly raps in vernac (vernacular). Even other genres in fact. Be it Amapiano, other various kinds of house, jazz, gospel…
Most of our songs are in vernacular
The symbolism in this video is crazy! This is a masterpiece
Masego Modiba Whoever wrote this piece is very gifted. Kwesta is the right man, with his unique use of the isiZulu language, for the song! It is lit!💥💥
Right?? It's too lit! I think it's actually gonna end up being a classic
yizo
ola
The video alone tells a deep powerful story 💪
Sgubu skutuza m'Gupta. ..Kwesta slept on I been saying
I would like to see more African Americans rappers and African rappers come together in unity with more collaboration music... Enjoyed the music and video...much love from a BLACK American of African descent
Wow thank you for this comment, this is so true🙌 much love from South Africa❤️
@Gerhard van Niekerk what the hell you talking about
Wale is Nigerian dont get twisted
@@yuranmatlombe2197 he's AMERICAN of African decent just like myself
@@FBA-Chuckyd0421 lol he's Nigerian...but I agree with you! That would be amazing to see more of that happening.
south Africa always makes me wanna drift south. they have this unique style in erythn
truth
Come through, the South would love to have you.
Thanks bro, you're welcome any time.
He captured the real side of black South Africans.....
Heading to 2024 with this banger ♥️♥️♥️♥️....love from Kenya 🇰🇪♥️
As an African growing up in the USA, I’ve always been proud of my heritage. I am so proud to see my fellow Africans embarrassing the native roots, without conformity for to American standards.... Jeep rapping in Zulu ( or any other native language, as they would like “ dialect”.. keep shining and making good music.... a fellow west African born and raised in states !!.. keep doing you and do not switch to American standards, keep you identity because your music hits the soul brother !!!
Aweh mjita. This means wussup bro
3 years.. later finally make a trip back to the motherland 🇸🇳... After 10 years... 💪🏿💪🏿
❤
I am a white South African and I love this song. Its GREAT. Respect to all my brothers out there.
edit.. thank you all for the likes. You are the best! There is hope.. love and respect to you all!
Back again for more..02-08-2023
Ainch listening to khasi songs i see you
peace
Banger of a song❤
All love brother 🔥🔥🔥🥊
I m congoles and i love south african music even if i cant hear their language
🎉kwesta really gave us bangers who is still listening 🎶 to this jam in 2024
Who's feeling the spirit again in 2024??✊😊
spirit✊
Respects and greetings from Poland. Spirit! 🇵🇱
Please bump spiritual rap message by adrian cortez....thanx
rozumiesz go? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I missed poska
im from Nigeria but this is the greatest African hip hop video i have seen in my life. No jokes.
I agree with you
Joseph Brendan I totally agree with you👍
Thanks for the encouragement...
LoL... You not definitely Ghanaian, Nigerians are not foolish
I agree
Heard Kwesta for the 1st time on Sway in the morning, which brought me here. Love the vibe of this song and video! Much love from New York.
💗💗💗
At 2:54 the burning flag? Is that the old ZA flag. The creativity and the subliminal messages in this video speaks volumes. Beyond the banger that this song is, the story they tell about our people is beautiful and authentic.
No other south african musician puts THIS much thought into their music videos. He captured the eseence of what it's like to be african so well and it is truly commendable.
Wow South African churches and it's faith are so beautiful😍😍😍
This VIDEO just captures the South African Spirit..............Its so raw and real reflection of Mzans
The Spirit lives on✨️
Walking down a miserable British road with a big smile on my face because of this song! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Come home.
Wale has made it in life, a video with KWESTA? Damn!
Meluleki Sibanda Black child it is possible ✊Spirit.
5 years later the song still slams🔥🔥🔥
Harder this time😢
Sometimes the struggles of SA can get you depressed, but this song makes me love being from here! we need this Kwesta back!
This video tells the story of ordinary Africans, the challenges we face and our lifestyle. Never been more proud of being African. ##SPIRIT.
From the unknown corners of Zimbabwe!
THIS SONG DESERVES A BET AWARD
A Grammy Award ✨❤️
It deserves a Grammy too
Ase mo states mo !
That whistling is just the cherry on top of this hot track from down south, crazy
If you were born in the 90’s in most African countries ,this song brings back our childhood memories.Its so nostalgic.
Love from Nigeria. Africa is taking over. Is it just me that feels this way?
Ayo Okunowo not at all, we surely are taking over the world! It's been long overdue
Awesome display of our uniqueness as Africans. They’ll learn from us if not already. We need to be ourselves that’s all! We are powerful like that as a race!!
We’re taking back what’s ours...
Blessings be to Naija, from South Africa with love.
am Ghanaian, i dont understand the words in there but i looooove the song. the themes in the vid are so deep. if i get the message , you are saying we are all similar in our actions from the religious to the non religious, only led by our spirit. this video deserves an award. you got one kwesta. 8000 views now, i expect a million when i return.
Corzy kwams they actually saying that if you mess with them they'll hunt you down with their dogs together as one spirit
Exactly what Africa is all about "spirituality", no sin no hell no condemnation no satan no devil no church in the wild just spirits moving us
The Spirit to overcome & emerge triumphant!
thanks guys . i must say, adding cassper nyovest's dad and jidenna to the vid was a touch of class by Tebza .
The video goes even deeper than that.It also features the darkest times in SA history.
I cant understand the words but I can feel the SPIRIT😂
nice one !
Vicky Charly he does speak English a few times
Vicky Charly English is the third most common language in South Africa
Vicky Charly foreal foreal, saying the lyrics like you know what you saying too 🤣
Same dude
Saw Keats yesterday at Alex Sports Club, what a humble and talented man. I enjoyed his set, didn’t understand a word and i wish i could sing along. Music knows no linguistic barriers 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇦🇿🇦
So Kwesta turned a sore throat into a full time music career😂
Kkkkkk
ODZZ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂 good one
he sho did!!!!
Every time we hopped on the bus me and my bro would go hyphy when hy play this song! This will be a slap for the eternities!!!
Much love from Samoa 🇼🇸
Never stops laughing everytime I remember someone said If Kwesta clears his throat his career is over
😂😂😂😂 didn't see that one coming 🤣
😂😂😂😂
Lol 🤣🤣🤣
Haha whoever said that is right
Whaaaat😂😂😂😂😂come to think of it
That Brenda Fassie "Ayi ya yai Ayi ya yai..." just perfects the song
Just heard it now after reading this comment😂
🇿🇦 Much love from Capetown love this dam song!
My Anthem!
When I hear this song I get goose bumps... The track in all aspects is REAL. This is us, us South Africans. Kwesta you keep doing musique that feeds our souls. SPIRIT... Two fine thumbs up.
Unga pheli moya saan SPIRIT✊ 🇿🇦
In my world this will always be the best collaboration ever made by our own local artist with an international artist.
This song played at my wedding, all the guests were on the dancefloor, prior to this I never heard this song, 2 years later my husband (American) plays this song via RUclips, I always wondered who the artist is, every time I hear this song, I get tears in my eyes...beautiful memories of a beautiful union and a beautiful day
Wow!!!
2023 this masterpiece still gives me chills
Reporting Live from the groove heading into 2024. 🎉
KWESTA's video for his song Spirit has to be one the best representation of the socio-economic and Political landscape in South Africa.
The best thing on the video are the edits which are pretty simple but all the scenes are connected and there is coherence through the different sequences. The video incorporates everything that has to do with SA, violence, tradition, culture, religion, alcohol abuse, rap culture, kwaito, prostitution and xenophobia. He also pays homage to another fallen hero/soccer star from his location/town...that was amazing.
Besides that, the video is also a great way of executing product placement without making it obvious to the viewer...that's something we can learn from in Namibia. You enjoy the video so much you actually forget product placements and advertising for Heineken, Adidas, Score energy drink, Mr Price Red inc, VW and Lamborghini.
Shona Ngava Fitness .
What part of the vid represented xenophobia?
Wow, I didn't even notice the product placements cause the video is really nice.
African Soul right here.
Africa 😍 this should have been the theme song of black panther
YEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!! LOL
You aint never lied
Lenny Addis Damm that would have been dope.
Nah they are just now learning about modern Africa they where never taught about us in school
True that
Kwesta is humble asf❤ God bless you with everlasting wealth and life bafo
My fav video out ofSA!! So many memories 😢
It epitomizes the essence of what South Africa is all about.
I don't understand Zulu..but for some reason this song captures my soul each time I listen to it. Much love from Canada!
IC Henry
Same here!
Much luv from the states ..
Spirit!
Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦 to Canada 🇨🇦 ❤
speaks to my soul... May God bless us all
Spirit ♥️ love for Kwesta from Cameroon 🇨🇲
FISHERMAN CMR lovely...
Your performance in 🇰🇪 Kenya..... Was epic,. ❤❤
What a tune!!!
That Kenya show in a few weeks going to be fire!!!
woohoo!!!
I have cancer but this song gives me so much courage. Spiriti
Have faith that Jesus will heal you, sharp 🙌
Love from Senegal ,West Africa.
Please bump spiritual rap message by adrian cortez....thanx
❤
We love too
This video makes you feel proud to be African...!!
The story telling in this video...never seen something like this before. Credits to the Director.
#Spirit
✊
Wale showing people that he feels some compassion for South African arts and talent 🥰😍❣️❣️❣️Wow kwesta I can feel the spirit🩷🩷🩷
This is such a powerful song and video, you don't even need to understand the words/language to feel its message and emotion
One love from Nigeria, i can't believe i am this late.
Much love from Nairobi, Kenya... Damn, the bass on my Sony Headphones!!!
Wambugu Kamotho Asante Sana for the love. From South Africa with love. ❤
I am HUMAN with a Positive Spirit 😊!! 2025 ❤
From +254 🇰🇪 i feel the Jam . AFRICA stand up. So much Talent
Kelvin kiplimo yes
254 REPRESENTED
Kelvin kiplimo
spirit kaka
Kwesta and Wale did an excellent rendition in this track. Tebza in directing this video did a wonderful and a provocative interpretation of the track. Conclusion: the track is spiritual and the video phenomenal.
Emmanuel Ekale Esambe ❤
A shout out from Cameroon.This song it's Culture.
I know I'm not the only person who saw the apartheid flag being burnt in that music video. Powerful! Very symbolic meaning behind it.
Glad he's coming to Kenya .Dope tune
when is this?? That show will be LIT!!!
Wale killed it on the rap buh on the other side Kwesta delivered 110%..........much love from Kenya
Proud to be South African ❤️🇿🇦
What I love is that Wale’s whole verse was all about his Nigerian heritage. 🇿🇦 x 🇳🇬
I have never heard a hip-hop drop so African as dope. I love the struggle. Spirit! Keep on Spirit.
Kenya is loving this.....SPIRIT
Bryan Anyonje thank you... I’ll be in Nairobi from the 2nd of February to show ya’ll some love back!
A very top top song.. 🇳🇬 here
This song has history to all poverty and how hard working blacks are..give it up for kwesta he's a legend embracing his roots❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Melody is from Spirit Chaser "These Tears" Absolutely loving Kwesta's version Spirit!
Brendan Kinsey yeah they sampled Spiritchaser
The nostalgia and the memories this song gives. Low-key makes me cry sometimes
U can say that again
Same bru
Don't understand the language , But my spirit is dancing !!! LOve this song
Yesssss! No clue what the words are my soul started dancing on its own.
Spirit baba..kulonyaka syabhabhaza baba spirit ..ngaphel umoya zalo❤❤👆👆😎
Mad love from Ghana..I just love everything about Kwesta