For a man to whom music was a mission, the local industry ultimately proved too narrow
Jabba was an an innovator who paved a lane and nurtured a genre, but he only ever wanted to be a Maftown hero
Jabba drew inspiration from everything. His approach was collective and prolific.
Although he didn’t start the style, Jabba is considered a motswako pioneer, raising the bar for the style and influencing a generation of rappers
