Young Zesh wins support for song about mourning a father
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Times of Eswatini

Eswatini musician Young Zesh, whose real name is Mzwandile Comfort Ginindza, is receiving widespread support for “Ubaba”, a song about mourning a father. Released on 2 October with Aubrey Qwana under Mabonwa Abulawe Records, the track also encourages families to appreciate their living relatives, according to the Times of Eswatini.
Eswatini musician Young Zesh has received widespread support for his song “Ubaba”, about mourning a father, the Times of Eswatini reports. The title means “father” and the song explores the pain of losing a parent, family memories and grief.
Released on 2 October under the Mabonwa Abulawe Records label, the song is available on major streaming platforms. Music commentator Nota’s remarks helped draw attention to the collaboration, according to the Times of Eswatini. Young Zesh, whose real name is Mzwandile Comfort Ginindza, said the song was inspired by his father’s death.
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