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Sergeant Fu is more than a comeback. It’s a continuation. Born from a love of feel-good pop-rock and shared experiences, Sergeant Fu has always been about bringing people together through music. After years apart, lifelong friends Matthew Marinus and Ryno Zeelie return with renewed purpose, fresh perspective, and the same infectious energy that started it all. This isn’t about reliving the past. It’s about creating music that reminds people to feel, connect, and enjoy the moment. Matthew Marinus is a songwriter, filmmaker, musician, and Creative Director. A former touring drummer with We Will Rock You and member of The Graeme Watkins Project, he now co-directs Stageworx Performing Arts School, where he is passionate about developing the next generation of South African performers through world-class arts education and creative storytelling. Ryno Zeelie is a producer, guitarist, leadership coach, and learning designer. A former music producer and session guitarist who performed on stages including Idols and The Voice, and a member of The Graeme Watkins Project, he now helps individuals and organisations unlock human potential while continuing to create music through projects like Inhale Xhale. Together, Sergeant Fu represents the meeting point between creativity, friendship, and purpose. Because sometimes the best ideas don’t disappear. They simply wait for the right time to be heard again.