More of Bossoa��s anecdote through music

Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
IN glory and agony of defeat, Highlanders has always had soundtracks carrying the club through different emotions.

Therefore, the cluba��s 90-year-old history can also be told through music.

Among a sea of praises Lovemore Majaivana gave one of the best Bosso praise songs.

Titled Badlala Njani? (How do they play?) mention of this 80s cut to Ndumiso Gumede who was one of the teama��s head honchos then evokes nostalgia.

This period saw a generation of players such as Ernest a�?Maphephaa�? Sibanda, who later became club chairman in the early 2000s.

Famed goal keepersa�� coach Peter a�?Oxoa�? Nkomo was also a celebrated goalie at the time as musicians like Lovemore a�?Majaivanaa�? Tshuma put their exploits on paper and ultimately on the mic.

Many more musicians followed suit making the list endless. But surely, Zex Manatsaa��s Ibhola Seliphelile, an energetic after-match song, cannot be ignored.

Fanyana Dube and Chase Skuza also had their own contributions, supporting the team and they made money out of it as their albums sold!

So inspiring was Bosso to an extent that anA� ex-convict from across the Limpopo also found himself in the studio.

Freddy Gwala was not to be outdone. He came up with his track Tshilamoya and it became an instant hit.

Maybe the most optimistic songs can be traced to when Bossoa��s bad omen reigned supreme. Musicians still hopefully came up with songs in praise of the team.

These artistes in time of need are the likes of Clement Magwaza, Zinjaziyamluma and UK-based Sisa Senkosi. Their music has not lived to see the club win a championship.

With life moving on, more songs are in the making.