His music is generally described as " African folk " and he is often dubbed as " The Voice " of South Africa . His work was an inspiration to many in the anti-apartheid movement . His themes include the struggle for freedom , and forgiveness and reconciliation with enemies . Vusi has released seven studio albums on Sony in South Africa and was signed to Dave Matthews ' ATO Records in 2003 . Vusi can also be heard performing on Warren Haynes ' '' Live at Bonnaroo '' release during the song " Soulshine " , and the Dave Matthews Band song , " Everyday " , from the album of the same name as well as a live version of the song with him which appears on the album '' The Best of What 's Around Vol . 1 '' . Vusi was also one of the performers at the Live 8 concerts and at Live Earth . Vusi performed at Nelson Mandela 's inauguration in 1994 and has subsequently performed at Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute in Hyde Park , London in 2008 , and at Mandela Day at Radio City Music Hall in July 2009 . His song " When You Come Back " was used at ITV 's theme song for their World Cup coverage in 2010 and Vusi performed at the FIFA World Cup Kick Off concert at Orlando Stadium in Soweto , South Africa . In 2012 , the SAMA Awards honored Vusi with a lifetime achievement award
Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute
Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute
Vusi Mahlasela