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Fear Him and revere Him, ..."The hymn ["Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika"] was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. [2], "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. During this period, the custom was to play "Die Stem" together with "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" during occasions that required the playing of a national anthem.[10][11][12]. Thus, lines from the apartheid-era national anthem's first stanza referencing the Voortrekkers' "Great Trek" were omitted, as "this was the experience of only one section of" South African society. Lift up all the young girls The South African national anthem is often referred to by its incipit of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", but this has never been its official title, which is simply "National anthem of South Africa". Sikelel' ulimo nemfuyo; The first verse and chorus of this version are the original words composed by Enoch Sontonga in 1897. Ubasikelele. The hymn was the national anthem of Zambia from independence in 1964 until 1973 when the lyrics were replaced by "Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free".[13]. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. Malupakam' upondo lwayo; [6] "Die Stem" (English: "The voice of South Africa") was the co-national anthem[7] with "God Save The King"/"God Save The Queen" between 1938 and 1957, when it became the sole national anthem until 1994. British a cappella vocal ensemble The King's Singers released a recording of the song, arranged by Neo Muyanga, on their album Finding Harmony. Boom Shaka, a prominent South African kwaito group, formed the anthem in kwaito style, a popular South African genre influenced by house music. Nkosi Sekelel’ iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Methodist school teacher. They were Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika and The Call of South Africa (Die Stem van Suid-Afrika). Neziggito, Nezono zayo Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was first sung in public in 1899 at the ordination of a Methodist minister. Woza Moya, Oyingcwele. It was sung to close the Congress meeting in 1912, and by 1925 it had become the official closing anthem of the organisation, now known as the African National Congress. He based the melody on the hymn tune "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry. O se boloke, O se boloke setshaba sa heso, The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. Endue them with Thy Spirit It was first sung as a church hymn but later became an act of political defiance against the apartheid regime. Uwazikelele. Nawo onk'amanenekazi; The song went from being sang in the church to being sang in political rallies. Generally the first stanza is sung in Xhosa or Zulu, followed by the Sesotho version. NOTES . A version by the London Symphony Orchestra under André Previn was featured in the film Cry Freedom (1987).[16]. Yihla moya oyingcwele Let us live and strive for freedom, The Columbia disc is a reissue from the 1950s. In 1927 seven … According to anthropologist David Coplan: " 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' has come to symbolize more than any other piece of expressive culture the struggle for African unity and liberation in South Africa." "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg.Some claim the melody is based on the hymn "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry, though others have called the connection far fetched.The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. The first half was arranged by Mzilikazi Khumalo[4] and the latter half of the song was arranged by Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph, who also wrote the final verse.[4][5]. Descend, O Holy Spirit It was originally sung as a church hymn but later became an act of political defiance against the apartheid Government. Sontongaoriginally composed the hymn in B-flat major with a four-part harmony supporting a re… It includes versions in Chichewa (Malawi and Zambia). Bless our efforts of union and self-uplift, T The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. "[6] The hymn was taken up by the choir of Ohlange High School, whose co-founder served as the first president of the South African Native National Congress. [4] The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. The first two lines of the first verse of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika are sung in Nelson Mandela's native Xhosa, with the second two lines in Zulu. Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho Iwayo. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (Xhosa pronunciation: [ŋkʼɔsi sikʼɛlɛl‿iafrikʼa], lit. Generally the first stanza is sung in Xhosa or Zulu, followed by the Sesotho version. though others have called the connection far fetched. [14] The new English lyrics were adapted from the last four lines of the first stanza of "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: "The Call of South Africa"), with the changes made to reflect hope in post-apartheid South African society. The first stanza is generally sung in isiXhosa or isiZulu, followed by the Sesotho version. Intervene and end all conflicts, Nkosi sikelela, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika is famous as an anthem of African unity, with variations adopted by countries across the continent. The South African government adopted both songs as dual national anthems in 1994, when they were performed at Nelson Mandela's inauguration. [14] A new verse found in neither song was also added. In other African countries throughout southern Africa, the song was sung as part of the anti-colonial movements. ", "Encyclopedia of African History and Culture. Nkosi sikelela, Nkosi sikelela, Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika Outside of Africa, the hymn is perhaps best known as the long-time (since 1925) anthem of the African National Congress (ANC), as a result of the global anti-Apartheid Movement of the 1970s and 1980s, when it was regularly sung at meetings and other events. Seën ons, in Afrika Sikelel' amalinga etu Neem dan nou die boosheid van ons weg Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika The remaining verses were added in 1927 by Samuel E Mqhayi. and bless it. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika became a popular hymn, after being sung at concerts in Johannesburg lead by Reverend JL Dube's Ohlange Zulu Choir. (Repeat), Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika, [14], In recent years, the South African national anthem has come under criticism for its Afrikaans verse as it was originally part of the national anthem of South Africa that was used during the apartheid era,[16] with some such as the Economic Freedom Fighters calling for the verse to be removed because of this connection. It became a popular church hymn that was later adopted as an anthem at political meetings. Chorus It was first sung publicly at the official hoisting of the national flag in Cape Town on 31 May 1928. Kinders van Afrika Lord we ask You to protect our nation, Below are the various versions and translations of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. For decades “Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika” was regarded as the unofficial national anthem of South Afrika, was a symbol of independence and resistance to apartheid, sung by the majority of the population and at all anti-apartheid rallies and gatherings. '"Lord Bless Africa"') is a Christian hymn originally composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Xhosa clergyman at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg.The song became a pan-African liberation song and versions of it were later adopted as the national anthems of five countries in Africa … The school choir traveled extensively, increasing the popularity of the hymn and in 1912 the choir sang a rendition of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika at the founding meeting of the South African Native National Congress in Bloemfontein, where Dr Dube was elected as the first President-General of the organisation that would go on to become the African National Congress (ANC). It eventually became part of the national anthem of South Africa, as well as an anthem of Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. In 1994,[1] Nelson Mandela decreed that the verse be embraced as a joint national anthem of South Africa, with a revised version including elements of "Die Stem" (the then co-state anthem inherited from the previous apartheid government) adopted in 1997. He based the melody on the hymn tune 'Aberystwyth' by Joseph Parry. The lyrics are sung in these languages regardless of the native language of the singer. [13] This was rectified when South Africa's dual national anthems were merged in abridged forms in early 1997[14] to form the current national anthem. It became a popular church hymn that was later adopted as an anthem at political meetings, sung as an act of defiance. During this period, South Africa's national anthem was "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika", also known as "Die Stem", an Afrikaans language song that chronicled the Voortrekkers and their "Great Trek". Zimkumbule umDali wazo; May her horn rise high up; Later it became the anthem that was sung at political meetings, as an act of defiance, during the apartheid years. Usisikelele, Thina lusapho lwayo. May her glory be lifted high,[22]. The English version of "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" was less prominent than the Afrikaans version and thus could be changed with little objection or controversy. It was not until 2 May 1957 that government pronounced Die Stem as the official national anthem of South Africa. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was used provisionally as the national anthem of Namibia at time of the country's independence in March 1990. While the inclusion of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" celebrated the newfound freedom of most South Africans, the fact that "Die Stem" was also retained even after the fall of apartheid, represented the desire of the new government led by Mandela to respect all races and cultures in an all-inclusive new era dawning upon South Africa. Zimbabwe and Namibia have since adopted new compositions for their national anthems. Hear thou our prayers Seën ons, in Afrika In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas[5] were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. Generally, the first stanza is sung in Xhosa or Zulu and then the Sesotho version. Zimbabwe and … ", "flatint: The South African National Anthem: a history on record", "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News", "The surreal moment when a Harlem choir sings Die Stem for Winnie", "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika named best national anthem in the world", "EFF calls for removal of Die Stem on 120th anniversary of Enoch Sontonga's death", "Die Stem adulterates Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika – EFF", "Official South African government translation", National Anthem of South Africa – Streaming audio, lyrics and information, Brief introduction to the anthem and notation, The South African national anthem in MIDI format, The South African national anthem in MP3 format, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_anthem_of_South_Africa&oldid=994565611, Articles containing explicitly cited English-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 December 2020, at 11:05. During this period, South Africa's national anthem was "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika", also known as "Die Stem", an Afri… Chorus Uwusikilele. Morena boloka setshaba sa heso, The new national anthem was performed at an opening of the South African parliament in February 1997,[15] and was published in the South African Government Gazette on 10 October 1997. and that Thou mayst bless them. Kinders van Afrika The second is ‘Die Stem van Suid-Afrika (The Call of South Africa)’, which was the country’s national anthem during Apartheid. According to David Coplan Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was first publicly sung in 1899 at the ordination ceremony of the Reverend M. Boweni, who became the first Tsonga clergyman in the Methodist Mission Church. This was in London in 1923. ... Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika Current Xhosa Version. Malupnakanyisw' udumo lwayo; Nkosi Sikelela Maak ons van ons sondelewe vry Italics denotes unrecognized, partially-recognized, or non-sovereign entities. Ulisikelele. From the depths of our seas, Yihla Moya Oyingcwele Chorus Italics denotes unrecognized, partially-recognized, or non-sovereign entities. Like all choral performance, from singing a hymn to chanting at a football match, it involves communal participation and interaction. [14] During the drafting of the new national anthem, it was requested by South African president Nelson Mandela that it be no more than 1 minute and 48 seconds in length. Gzota zonk'indlala nezifo; Bless our chiefs; Westpac Stadium 2014, Ainslie is dressed by - Song Of Ruth from South Africa. Lord, bless Africa Everybody has to listen to everyone else and move forward together. . Pakamisa wonk'umtinjana And bless us. It was sung as an act of defiance during the apartheid years. Enoch Sontonga, a Methodist school teacher, wrote the first verse and chorus and also composed the music in “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” (which means “God Bless Africa”) as a hymn in 1897. In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: "The Voice of South Africa") was composed of eight stanzas (The original four in Afrikaans and four in English - a translation of the Afrikaans with a few modifications). It has also been recorded by Paul Simon and Miriam Makeba, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Boom Shaka, Osibisa, Oliver Mtukudzi (the Shona version that was once the anthem of Zimbabwe) and the Mahotella Queens. Yizwa imithandazo yethu Waar die kranse antwoord gee, From the blue of our skies, Bless also the youth May her spirit rise high up Of education and mutual [22], The South African national anthem as it appears specified in the South African, "National anthem of South Africa" (instrumental). of all the churches of this land; Die Stem van Suid-Afrika/The Call of South Africa was written by C.J. Bless the public men, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was popularised at concerts held in Johannesburg by Reverend JL Dube’s Ohlange Zulu Choir. In 1925 the ANC officially adopted it as a closing anthem for its meetings. And bless them. From the late 1940s to the early 1990s, South Africa was governed by a system known as apartheid, a widely condemned system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that was based on white supremacy and the repression of the black majority for the benefit of the politically and economically dominant Afrikaner minority and other whites. The third stanza consists of a verbatim section of the former South African national anthem, "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika", and is sung in Afrikaans. Ubatwese ngoMoya Wako Where the echoing crags resound,[22], Sounds the call to come together, (Repeat), Seën ons Here God, seën Afrika Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika is a Christian hymn originally composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Xhosa clergyman at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. The song became a pan-African liberation song and versions of it were later adopted as the national anthems of five countries in Africa including Zambia, Tanzania, Namibia and Zimbabwe after independence. Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo, Lord bless Africa Thina lusapho lwayo. (Repeat). Lord bless us, your children.[22]. [8] For decades during the apartheid regime it was considered by many to be the unofficial national anthem of South Africa, representing the suffering of the oppressed masses. Uwasikele O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, "Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika" became a popular song since it would be played by Zulu Choir of Reverend JL Dube Ohlange church, every time they had a concert in Johannesburg. Yihla moya, yihla moya The disc was first issued on the Regal label as GR 1 in 1930 and a copy of that disc can be found in the ILAM Archive. Sikelela iNkosi zetu; Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was popularised at concerts held in Johannesburg by Reverend JL Dube’s Ohlange Zulu Choir. It lies audibly at the interface between European traditions of 'common-practice' harmony and African traditions of communal singing, which gives it an inclusive quality entirely appropriate to the aspirations of the new South Africa ... Enlisting music's ability to shape personal identity, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" actively contributes to the construction of the community that is the new South Africa. He based the melody on the hymn tune "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry. A Swahili version of the hymn with modified lyrics is used as the national anthem of Tanzania under the name of "Mungu ibariki Afrika". Lord bless us Solomon Plaatje, author and founding member of the ANC, was the first to have the song recorded in London, 1923. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (Xhosa pronunciation: [ŋkʼɔsi sikʼɛlɛl‿iafrikʼa], lit. A proclamation issued by the (then) State President on 20 April 1994 in terms of the provisions of Section 248 (1) together with Section 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993 (Act 200 of 1993), stated that the Republic of South Africa would have two national anthems. Daal neer, o Gees, Heilige Gees Awemfundo nemvisiswano Cima bonk' ubugwenza bayo The first is the African National Congress’ official anthem, ‘Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (Lord, Bless Africa)’. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. Descend O Spirit In 1996, a shortened, combined version of the two compositions was released as the new national anthem of South Africa under the constitution of South Africa and was adopted the following year. "Die Stem" is a poem written by C. J. Langenhoven in 1918 and was set to music by the Reverend Marthinus Lourens de Villiers in 1921. In terms of Section 4 of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), and following a proclam… Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Hear our prayers John Dube’s Ohlange Zulu Choir popularised the hymn at concerts, and it became a popular church hymn. In Finland the same melody is used as the children's psalm "Kuule, Isä taivaan, pyyntö tää" ("Hear, Heavenly Father"). Hear thou our prayers Lord, bless Africa A Sotho version was published in 1942 by Moses Mphahlele. The lyrics employ the five of the most widely spoken of South Africa's eleven official languages – Xhosa (first stanza, first two lines), Zulu (first stanza, last two lines), Sesotho (second stanza), Afrikaans (third stanza), and English (final stanza). John Langalibalele Dube's Ohlange Zulu Choir popularised the hymn at concerts in Johannesburg, and it became a popular church hymn that was also adopted as the anthem at political meetings. Uit die diepte van ons see, The entire four lines of the second verse are then sung in Sesotho. When apartheid came to an end in the early 1990s, the future of "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" was called into question. Awomanyana nokuzaka, lei ons, o Heilige Gees [17][18][19][20] Others defend the inclusion of the verse, pointing out that it is included in large part due to the wishes of the first post-apartheid South African president, Nelson Mandela, who intended its inclusion as a re-conciliatory measure for the post-apartheid future of South Africa.[21][11][12]. The song's melody is currently used as the national anthem of Tanzania and the national anthem of Zambia. [11], For the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Morné du Plessis suggested that the Springboks learn all the words of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", and "they did so with great feeling", according to their instructor Anne Munnik.[12]. In South Africa our land. Setshaba sa, South Afrika, South Afrika. And also all young women; The second stanza is sung in Sesotho. That they may carry the land with patience, (2) 1.9.2 Everyone knows that Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was sung as a song of defiance during the apartheid years. 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