‘Sister Bethina’ hitmaker Mgarimbe is releasing an official track for the Springboks ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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LISTEN: ‘Sister Bethina’ artist releases official song for Springboks
Sister Bokina? Mgarimbe has teased a new national anthem – approved by the Springboks – ahead of the Rugby World Cup…
‘Sister Bethina’ hitmaker Mgarimbe is releasing an official track for the Springboks ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Images via Twitter:
@aneleandtheclub/ @springboks
Sister Bethina hitmaker Mgarimbe is back with what he claims is South Africa’s next national anthem – and just in time for the Springboks as they take on the Rugby World Cup.
And the cherry on top is that the track has been officially approved by the boys in green and gold too.
The new track – titled Amabokoboko or Sister Bokina – was commissioned by SA Rugby ahead of the World Cup. The tournament takes place between 8 September and 28 October.
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MGARIMBE TEASES SPRINGBOKS OFFICIAL SONG
In an interview with Anele and The Club, Mgarimbe presented his new track Amabokoko. The song comes 17 years after the hitmaker released his massive track Sister Bethina.
According to Mgarimbe, the song – commissioned by SA Rugby as the official track of the national team ahead of the Rugby World Cup – was recorded in just 30 minutes.
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“Siya went crazy when he heard it,” SA Rugby Marketing Manager Marlon Kruger added.
The song will officially be launched on Friday, 4 August.
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The Springboks will take on Argentina in a Rugby Championship on Saturday, 29 July, at the Emirates Airline Park, formerly known as Ellis Park Stadium.
Listen to a teaser clip below…
THE MEANING BEHIND SISTER BETHINA
Sister Bethina – which was released in 2006 – is named after a fictional character from SABC 2 series Soul City, played by veteran actress Lillian Dube. According to Mgarimbe, the song was accidentally recorded after a drunken night out.
“I just took the mic and started singing,” he told SA Music Mag.
Over the years, Sister Bethina has been played at various national gatherings. Earlier this month, the song was played when Springboks took on Australia and New Zealand.
