Fresh Fridays With Joe Nina Reimagines His Classic Song, "Sbale" With A Purpose
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Fresh and Thato was joined in studio by Legendary Musician & Producer, Joe Nina, Professor and producer Ivan Curtis on revisiting a 30-year-old hit "Sbale", why he still believes a song can move a nation and on the past 40 years of his career.
Thirty years after it had the whole country singing along, Joe Nina's Sbale is getting a 2026 makeover and this time it's not just about the groove. The Kwaito legend has fused the original's spirit with Amapiano, brought in Professor for new verses, and handed the production reins to Ivan Curtis. But beneath the fresh sound is a serious call: Joe Nina is using this reimagined classic to speak directly to South Africa's GBV and femicide crisis, urging the nation to protect its women and children.
Thirty years after it had the whole country singing along, Joe Nina's Sbale is getting a 2026 makeover and this time it's not just about the groove. The Kwaito legend has fused the original's spirit with Amapiano, brought in Professor for new verses, and handed the production reins to Ivan Curtis. But beneath the fresh sound is a serious call: Joe Nina is using this reimagined classic to speak directly to South Africa's GBV and femicide crisis, urging the nation to protect its women and children.
