Prince Kaybee says Brenda Fassey's pen game was average
Prince Kaybee recently sparked a discussion on social media when he shared his thoughts on the late Brenda Fassey's songwriting skills.
I responded to a viral tweet that asked, “What music opinion makes you like it?” Mr Cavey argued: “Brenda Fassey's pen game was average.” A bold interpretation of the legendary singer who remains an iconic figure in South African music.
In a follow-up tweet, he quoted a line from her song to support his point. “One of her lyrics was, ‘Indaba yami, straight eye huni irla.’” He added a series of laughing emojis to emphasize his point.
His remarks immediately sparked mixed reactions online, with fans defending Fassie's lyricism and others offering their own opinions on her musical legacy.
Here are some of the reactions to Kaybee's tweet:
“It's not like she was a rapper or anything. She understood that the vibe was important.”
“We were silent when you released Kuti Fuu…”
“She was a pioneer. That very same pen game was used as a blueprint and improved even more today, and maybe that's why you feel that way.”
“Don't get us started. Don't. Are you better than her? Have you ever written anything better than Brenda????”
One of her lyrics was “Indaba yami, straight eye huni irla” 😭😭😭
— Kabilion (@PrinceKaybee_SA) October 31, 2024
