A tribute to Nana Coyote Motijoane

The recent and sudden passing away of the affable and charismatic lead singer of the legendary South African band of the 80s Stimela, not only shocked many an avid afro-jazz follower but it also personally brought a great sense of sadness and a deep feeling of loss of a long time friend unto me.

I first met Nana over a snooker (pool) table at a hangout spot at Highpoint mall in the once immaculate but now run-down Hillbrow, downtown Johannesburg some 16 years ago, just weeks after I had settled in Jozi for my Honours degree programme at the venerated and creative institute of Design Centre.