Award-winning musician and producer Zakes Bantwini had social media buzzing this week after he shared a heartfelt tweet expressing his longing for the music of two iconic South African acts, Teargas and Liquideep.
“Man I really miss Teargas and Liquideep’s music,” wrote the Osama hitmaker, prompting an outpouring of emotion from fans who clearly feel the same.
The short yet powerful tweet quickly struck a chord, opening the floodgates of nostalgia as users reminisced about the golden era of South African music.
One follower responded with a playful jab, asking, “When are you missing Black Coffee..?” — a comment that hints at the long-standing friendship and professional relationship the two artists once shared.
Another fan shared how the tweet inspired them to revisit Teargas’ catalogue, saying, “Bra Zakes. After your post, I woke and played Teargas’ Take It Easy. The song gets me nostalgic on good times. I have it on repeat until 6am.”
More users joined the conversation, with one writing, “Man I really miss @RealBlackCoffee and @ZakesBantwiniSA music and brotherhood 🫥,” highlighting the deep connection fans still feel to both artists’ collaborations and camaraderie.
Liquideep’s timeless sound also got its flowers. “I still play Dreams by Liquideep even today, especially when I need to up my mood. Generally, old music was well crafted with lots of balance between lyrics and beats. Every time I see Burna Boy and his success, I am reminded of Donald’s I Deserve, thought he’d be international by now,” another fan reflected.
I miss this combo. pic.twitter.com/2Il2GgGpuJ
— Siya SA 🇿🇦🇨🇳 (@BhovuRbay) May 8, 2025
