Throwback Thursday – Skettel Riddim

This week’s throwback takes us back to 1995.

1995 was the year in which South Africa’s Springboks made history in winning the 3^rd edition of the IRB Rugby World Cup. Nelson Mandela’s presence at the victory ceremony marked a new era in post-apartheid South Africa as they beat favourites New Zealand in the final.

1995 was also the year infamous football star, OJ Simpson’s murder trial came to an end. Simpson who was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman was found not guilty. The televised trial gripped the world for 11 months, coming to an end on 3 October 1995.

Musically, in the same year various legendary tracks were released including;

Waterfalls – TLC

Kiss From a Rose – Seal

You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson

Gangasta’s Paradise – Coolio ft L.V

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