Whether it’s decade-old music, songs we didn’t realise were proudly South African, or themes from shows like Isidingo, his videos turn timelines into musical throwbacks.
South Africa (17 February 2026) – You know that feeling when a song you haven’t heard in years suddenly plays and just like that, you’re transported back to a specific moment in time? Well, that’s the magic Jonathan “Joneaux” Nunes recreates almost daily.
The content creator has built a growing following by celebrating South African music. But what makes his videos stand out is the way he taps into nostalgia, cultural memory, and sometimes even surprise.
In one of his recent clips, he revisits “Letters” by Watershed, this is a song many millennials know word for word, even if they hadn’t thought about it in years. In another video, he spotlights songs that are turning 10 years old in 2026, reminding audiences just how quickly time has passed.
Then there’s his “Songs South Africans Forgot About” series (now deep into multiple parts) he pulls out tracks that once dominated radio, school dances, road trips and family braais.
What’s especially refreshing is how Joneaux highlights songs people didn’t even realise were South African. He also dips into television nostalgia, revisiting theme songs from beloved soapies like Isidingo. An opening track that once signalled, bedtime, dinner or just the whole family gathering around the TV.
At its core, his content archives South African culture in real time. It’s a reminder of how rich, diverse and influential South African production has been. All across genres, generations and platforms.
Joneaux’s page is a celebration of homegrown sound and shared memories.
Sources: Joneaux/ Facebook
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