It eventually became part of the national anthem of South Africa, as well as an anthem of Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. understanding Endue them with Thy Spirit Oor ons ewige gebergtes, The remaining verses were added in 1927 by Samuel E Mqhayi. Sikelela abafundisi O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, That they may carry the land with patience, Let us live and strive for freedom, The fourth and final stanza, sung in English, is a modified version of the closing lines of "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika". Everybody has to listen to everyone else and move forward together. Neem dan nou die boosheid van ons weg Sikelel' amakosikazi; 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. Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika Yizwa imithandazo yethu Zimbabwe and … Banish all famine and diseases; He based the melody on the hymn tune "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry. And united we shall stand, In terms of Section 4 of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), and following a proclam… Uit die diepte van ons see, In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. Seën ons, in Afrika [7] The song was the official anthem for the African National Congress during the apartheid era and was a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement. Azisikelele. Bless also the youth Hoor ons as ons in gebede vra Uwasikele The practice of having two national anthems proved to be a cumbersome arrangement as performing both of them took as much as five minutes. The first is the African National Congress’ official anthem, ‘Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (Lord, Bless Africa)’. Bless our chiefs; It was first sung publicly at the official hoisting of the national flag in Cape Town on 31 May 1928. And its transgressions and sins, It was replaced in 1994 by "Ngaikomborerwe Nyika yeZimbabwe" (English: "Blessed be the land of Zimbabwe"), but still remains very popular in the country. '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 hymn ["Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika"] was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. "South Africa Will Play Two Anthems Hereafter", "The South African National Anthem: a history on record", "South Africa – National Anthem of South Africa (Die Stem van Suid-Afrika/Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika)", "The national anthem is owned by everyone", "Symbols/The New South Africa; The First Emblems of Unity: A Little Something for Everyone", "THE SOUTH AFRICAN VOTE: THE VOTING; Blacks Seizing Their Moment: Liberation Day", "Johannesburg Journal;Will Rugby Embrace, or Crush, a Dainty Flower? Nkosi Sikelela In other African countries throughout southern Africa, the song was sung as part of the anti-colonial movements. Ubatwese ngoMoya Wako Generally the first stanza is sung in Xhosa or Zulu, followed by the Sesotho version. It was used for defiance, especially when there was apartheid. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school in Johannesburg. But soon after, an official contest was organised for a new national anthem. The words of the first stanza were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. 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. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was used provisionally as the national anthem of Namibia at time of the country's independence in March 1990. Your family. 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. [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. Nkosi Sikelela Nkosi Sikelela The hymn has often been considered the "African national anthem" due to its reverence of the African continent and the hymns use as liberation music. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika became a popular hymn, after being sung at concerts in Johannesburg lead by Reverend JL Dube's Ohlange Zulu Choir. Gzota zonk'indlala nezifo; Descend O Spirit Thina lusapho lwayo. It includes versions in Chichewa (Malawi and Zambia). 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. The entire four lines of the second verse are then sung in Sesotho. Yiva imithandazo yethu Chorus Hymn originally composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga. Woza Moya (woza, woza), Sikelel' ulimo nemfuyo; 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. And bless them. In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas[5] were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. From the depths of our seas, Where the echoing crags resound,[22], Sounds the call to come together, The South African government adopted both songs as dual national anthems in 1994, when they were performed at Nelson Mandela's inauguration. '"Lord Bless Africa"') and the Afrikaans song "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: "The Call of South Africa"), which was formerly used as the South African national anthem from the late 1930s[1] to the mid-1990s. British a cappella vocal ensemble The King's Singers released a recording of the song, arranged by Neo Muyanga, on their album Finding Harmony. In Finland the same melody is used as the children's psalm "Kuule, Isä taivaan, pyyntö tää" ("Hear, Heavenly Father"). Maak ons van ons sondelewe vry The first verse and chorus of this version are the original words composed by Enoch Sontonga in 1897. "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. And bless us. The interpretation was controversial, and it was viewed by some as a commercial subversion of the anthem; Boom Shaka counter by stating that their version represents liberation and introduces the song to younger listeners. Over our everlasting mountains, Pakamisa wonk'umtinjana Awomanyana nokuzaka, Yihla moya, yihla moya Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika is famous as an anthem of African unity, with variations adopted by countries across the continent. Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika is a Christian hymn originally composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Xhosa clergyman at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. 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Zimbabwe and Namibia have since adopted new compositions for their national anthems. [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. The Columbia disc is a reissue from the 1950s. ... Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika Current Xhosa Version. Ulitwal' ilizwe ngomonde, Kom woon in ons, and that Thou mayst bless them. A version by the London Symphony Orchestra under André Previn was featured in the film Cry Freedom (1987).[16]. [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]. Langenhoven in 1918. Yihla moya oyingcwele Chorus 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. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Methodist mission teacher; seven additional stanzas were added in 1927 by poet Samuel Mqhayi. 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. Woza Moya (woza, woza), The first stanza is generally sung in isiXhosa or isiZulu, followed by the Sesotho version. 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. O se boloke, O se boloke setshaba sa heso, [4] The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. 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Of education and mutual A Sesotho version was published in 1942 by Moses Mphahlele. This version uses several of the official languages of South Africa. Chorus Hear Thou our prayers and bless us. This was in London in 1923. [2], "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. Lord, bless Africa Morena boloka setshaba sa heso, He based the melody on the hymn tune "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry. Chorus Solomon Plaatje, one of South Africa's greatest writers and a founding member of the ANC, was the first to have the song recorded. 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". Uit die blou van onse hemel, [14] A new verse found in neither song was also added. Daal neer, o Gees, Heilige Gees [14] As such, the English portion of the new South African national anthem was the one which had its lyrics changed from the previous version. The first stanza is generally sung in isiXhosa or isiZulu, followed by the Sesotho version. Lei ons tot by eenheid en begrip CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, https://web.archive.org/web/20180601205935/http://www.nationalanthems.info/za-97b.htm, "An Anthem To Ignorance – The Case of 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, "How many national athems are plagiarised? "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. Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was first sung in public in 1899 at the ordination of a Methodist minister. The fact that it shifts (modulates) and ends in a different key (from G major to D major), a feature it shares with the Italian and the Philippine national anthems,[3] makes it compositionally unusual. Bless agriculture and stock raising; Hear thou our prayers Lord bless us 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. Woza Moya, Oyingcwele. "[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. That He may bless them. Solomon Plaatje, author and founding member of the ANC, was the first to have the song recorded in London, 1923. Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. The second stanza is sung in Sesotho. In Southern Rhodesia it was originally sung in the original Xhosa language before being translated into Shona which created "Ishe Komborera Africa". 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]. In South Africa our land. Hoor ons as ons U om vrede vra Nkosi Sikelel, Afrika; "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (Xhosa pronunciation: [ŋkʼɔsi sikʼɛlɛl‿iafrikʼa], lit. Lord, bless Africa 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. At the first meeting of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC), the forerunner of the African National Congress (ANC), Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was immediately sung after the closing prayer. Below are the various versions and translations of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika. It was not until 2 May 1957 that government pronounced Die Stem as the official national anthem of South Africa. ... “It is said to have been first sung … [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]. Malupnakanyisw' udumo lwayo; Yihla Moya Oyingcwele Uwusikilele. Nawo onk'amanenekazi; Fear Him and revere Him, 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. Kinders van Afrika [22], The South African national anthem as it appears specified in the South African, "National anthem of South Africa" (instrumental). (2) 1.9.2 Everyone knows that Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was sung as a song of defiance during the apartheid years. [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. The second is ‘Die Stem van Suid-Afrika (The Call of South Africa)’, which was the country’s national anthem during Apartheid. And also all young women; Seën ons Here God, seën Afrika Rev. Italics denotes unrecognized, partially-recognized, or non-sovereign entities. Boom Shaka, a prominent South African kwaito group, formed the anthem in kwaito style, a popular South African genre influenced by house music. “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” is the title of a song, and means “God Bless Africa.” It was first sung in South African churches in the isiXhosa language. 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. and bless it. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika T The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. The first verse is in isiXhosa and isiZulu, the second in Sesotho, the third in Afrikaans, and the final in English. John Dube’s Ohlange Zulu Choir popularised the hymn at concerts, and it became a popular church hymn. though others have called the connection far fetched. Bless our efforts of union and self-uplift, It became a popular church hymn that was later adopted as an anthem at political meetings, sung as an act of defiance. 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. Seën ons, in Afrika Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo It was won by Axali Doeseb, who wrote "Namibia, Land of the Brave" which was officially adopted on the first anniversary of the country's independence, in 1991. Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika was popularised at concerts held in Johannesburg by Reverend JL Dube's Ohlange Zulu Choir. Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika, And bless them. In the early 20th century, "Nkosi Sikielel' iAfrika" was becoming popular with black Africans. 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]. Lift up all the young girls The lyrics are sung in these languages regardless of the native language of the singer. Kinders van Afrika Lines borrowed from the two previous national anthems were modified to be more inclusive, omitting overt reference to specific groups of the country's population groups. During this period, South Africa's national anthem was "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika", also known as "Die Stem", an Afri… [7] "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was first published in 1927. Bemvaba zonke zelilizwe; Sikelel' amalinga etu Yizwa imithandazo yethu This is the official version of the national anthem, combining Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika and Die Stem / The Call of South Africa. The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. May her spirit rise high up They were Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika and The Call of South Africa (Die Stem van Suid-Afrika). Seën ons, in Afrika . The first two lines of the first stanza are sung in Xhosa and the last two in Zulu. Bless the public men, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was popularised at concerts held in Johannesburg by Reverend JL Dube’s Ohlange Zulu Choir. Descend, O Holy Spirit Ulisikelele. 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. Descend, O Spirit 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. Sontongaoriginally composed the hymn in B-flat major with a four-part harmony supporting a re… Some claim the melody is based on the hymn "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry,[3] Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo, Lord bless Africa Later it became the anthem that was sung at political meetings, as an act of defiance, during the apartheid years. Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika [10] "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was composed by a Methodist school teacher named Enoch Sontonga in 1897. [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. Generally the first stanza is sung in Xhosa or Zulu, followed by the Sesotho version. 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. - - - - - - - Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika Classic Xhosa Version The first verse and chorus of this version are the original words composed by Sontonga in 1897. In Kenya, Mang'u High School uses a translation, Mungu Ibariki Mang'u High, as its school anthem. "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). Laat haar mag tot in die hemel reik (Repeat), Lord, bless Africa Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo Italics denotes unrecognized, partially-recognized, or non-sovereign entities. 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. Sikelel' amadol' esizwe, Neziggito, Nezono zayo Hear thou our prayers The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. Bless the wives; Protect South Africa, South Africa.[22]. 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. Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika. In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. 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. Zalisa ilizwe nempilo The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. Nkosi sikelela, The words are the title of a hymn that was first sung in a southern African church in 1899. It became a popular church hymn that was later adopted as an anthem at political meetings, sung as an act of defiance. South African Idols-winner Elvis Blue recorded an Afrikaans translation of the song with Afrikaans singer Coenie de Villiers entitled "Seëngebed" ("Lord's Blessing") on his third studio album Afrikaans. Usisikelele, Thina lusapho lwayo. Fill the land with good health The hymn was eventually used as a national anthem by several countries of southern Africa. Lord bless us, your children.[22]. Generally, the first stanza is sung in Xhosa or Zulu and then the Sesotho version. Thina lusapho lwayo. Your family. of all the churches of this land; 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. A Sotho version was published in 1942 by Moses Mphahlele. Sikelela kwa nomlisela 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". It was sung as an act of defiance during the apartheid years. Yiva imitandazo yetu Malupnakanyisw' udumo lwayo; Lord bless us In this sense, singing it is a political act.[15]. In 1925 the ANC officially adopted it as a closing anthem for its meetings. Protect us, protect our nation, Rev. ", "Encyclopedia of African History and Culture. The hymn has appeared in Virsikirja, the hymnbook of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, with lyrics by Jaakko Löytty.[14]. Ubasikelele. Yizwa imithandazo yethu It was originally sung as a church hymn but later became an act of political defiance against the apartheid Government. Like all choral performance, from singing a hymn to chanting at a football match, it involves communal participation and interaction. 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." 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). Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was popularised at concerts held in Johannesburg by Reverend JL Dube’s Ohlange Zulu Choir. A Swahili version of the hymn with modified lyrics is used as the national anthem of Tanzania under the name of "Mungu ibariki Afrika". 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]. Sontonga originally composed the hymn in B-flat major with a four-part harmony supporting a repetitive melody characteristic of "both Western hymn composition and indigenous South African melodies. Solomon Plaatje, a writer and founding member of the ANC, was the first to have the song recorded in London in 1923. This version of Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika is possibly the third known recording of the iconic hymn that would eventually become part of the National Anthem of South Africa and a number of other African countries. And the Call of South Africa Suid-Afrika '' was first sung publicly at ordination. 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