Freshlyground's Zolani opens up about controversial new song 'Banana Republic'

Freshlyground's Zolani opens up about controversial new song 'Banana Republic'

Darren Maule and Sky Tshabalala spoke to Zolani from Freshlyground about the band's new song and music video that poke fun at South African politics. Listen to the interview and watch the music video here.

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Freshlyground has returned with a rather eye-opening song that pokes fun at South Africa's political leaders and the country's current political climate.

"We simply can't ignore what our current leadership is doing and as artists we felt we needed to do something about the situation in the country we love so much," said lead vocalist Zolani during a recent interview with a local news source.

LISTEN: Darren Maule and Sky Tshabalala spoke to Freshlyground's lead singer Zolani about the band's new politically-charged song, 'Banana Republic'.

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