Ubatwese ngoMoya Wako Banish all famine and diseases; Hou u hand, o Heer, oor Afrika Chorus In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas[5] were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. Lord we ask You to protect our nation, Volume IV – The Colonial Era (1850 TO 1960)", "Nelson Mandela: the triumph of the protest song", "Full Nelson Mandela Inauguration on 10th of May 1994", "Die Stem, 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' and 'Star Spangled Banner' – Mandela State Visit (1994)", https://www.c-span.org/video/?56689-1/south-african-flag-raising-ceremony, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nkosi_Sikelel%27_iAfrika&oldid=996469057, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Articles containing explicitly cited English-language text, Articles to be expanded from September 2013, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 December 2020, at 20:08. "Nkosi Sikelel' IAfrika" is a hymn which was written by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (c1873-1905). [9], In 1994, after the end of apartheid, the new President of South Africa Nelson Mandela declared that both "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" and the previous national anthem, "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: "The Call of South Africa") would be national anthems. Laat haar mag tot in die hemel reik Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (c. 1873 – 18 April 1905) was a South African composer, who is best known for writing the song "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "God Bless Africa"), which, in abbreviated version, has been sung as the first half of the National anthem of South Africa since 1994. Awomanyana nokuzaka, O se boloke, O se boloke setshaba sa heso, Yihla moya oyingcwele (Repeat), Seën ons Here God, seën Afrika Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo Gzota zonk'indlala nezifo; The national anthem of South Africa is a shortened, combined version of “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” (God Bless Africa) and “The Call of South Africa” (known in Afrikaans as “Die Stem van Suid Afrika”). The discovery of the grave, now a national monument, ended months of patient and ingenious detective work by city officials, archeologists and historians. In Xhosa, the words to the song that immortalized Enoch Sontonga are as follows: 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. Hear our prayers It includes versions in Chichewa (Malawi and Zambia). Zimbabwe and Namibia have since adopted new compositions for their national anthems. Malupakam' upondo lwayo; Waar die kranse antwoord gee, From the blue of our skies, "Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free" is the national anthem of Zambia. Print and download National Anthem of South Africa sheet music composed by Enoch Sontonga arranged for Piano. "Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika" Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Methodist mission school teacher. understanding The committee responsible for this new composition included Anna Bender, Elize Botha, Richard Cock, Dolf Havemann (Secretary), Mzilikazi Khumalo (Chairman), Masizi Kunene, John Lenake, Fatima Meer, Khabi Mngoma, Wally Serote, Johan de Villiers, and Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph.[2]. Sikelel' iAfrika was regarded as the national anthem of South Africa by the oppressed and it was always sung as an act of defiance against the apartheid regime. The song spread beyond the borders of South Africa and has been translated and adapted into a number of other languages. Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika But soon after, an official contest was organised for a new national anthem. Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (c. 1873 – 18 April 1905) was a South African composer, who is best known for writing the song "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "God Bless Africa"), which, in abbreviated version, has been sung as the first half of the national anthem of South Africa since 1994. The first two lines of the first stanza are sung in Xhosa and the last two in Zulu. Your family. 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. O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, Music by Enoch Sontonga and M.L. 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. and bless it. Protect us, protect our nation, "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (Xhosa pronunciation: [ŋkʼɔsi sikʼɛlɛl‿iafrikʼa], lit. Sikelel' amakosikazi; Sikelela abafundisi The words of the first stanza were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (ca. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika [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]. Chorus The lyrics are sung in these languages regardless of the native language of the singer. 1873 - 18 April 1905) was the composer of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (God Bless Africa), which has been part of the South African national anthem since 1994. Kom woon in ons, Kinders van Afrika Your family. It was seldom sung in its entirety; usually, the first stanza was the most widely known and sung sometimes followed by the last stanza. Azisikelele. (Repeat). Uwasikele And bless them. The South African government adopted both songs as dual national anthems in 1994, when they were performed at Nelson Mandela's inauguration. The remaining verses were added in 1927 by Samuel E Mqhayi. And its transgressions and sins, though others have called the connection far fetched. Hoor ons as ons U om vrede vra British musicologist Nicholas Cook states: "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" has a meaning that emerges from the act of performing it. Nkosi Sikelel ‘iAfrika has been part of the South African national anthem since 1994. 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 Descend, O Spirit Nkosi Sikelela In Kenya, Mang'u High School uses a translation, Mungu Ibariki Mang'u High, as its school anthem. Woza Moya (woza, woza), 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. Hear thou our prayers Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (ca. VIDEO. [10] "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was composed by a Methodist school teacher named Enoch Sontonga in 1897. Previous sheet music Next sheet music >> National Anthem of South Africa - God Bless Africa (Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika) Enoch Sontonga. Like all choral performance, from singing a hymn to chanting at a football match, it involves communal participation and interaction. 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). It was one of many songs he composed, and he was apparently a keen singer who composed the songs for his pupils. Daal neer, o Gees, Heilige Gees of all the churches of this land; Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo Nkosi Sikelel, Afrika; Seën ons, in Afrika 1873 - 18 April 1905) was the composer of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (God Bless Africa), which has been part of the South Africa n national anthem since 1994. His hymn “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” (God bless Africa) went on to become the continent’s most famous anthem of black struggle against oppression. It was initially written as a hymn celebrating pan-Africanism against the oppressive regime of the time. In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas were later added by Samuel Mqhayi, a poet. May her glory be lifted high,[22]. Nawo onk'amanenekazi; de Villiers Since 1997, the South African national anthem has been a hybrid song combining the hymn “Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika” and the former anthem “Die Stem van Suid-Afrika”. Ulisikelele. Kinders van Afrika Zimoyike zezimhlouele, Lift up all the young girls Lord bless us, Lord bless us. Zalisa ilizwe nempilo It was first sung as a church hymn but later became an act of political defiance against the apartheid regime. 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". Nkosi sikelela, MP3 • • • Annotate this sheet music. Woza Moya, Oyingcwele. Yihla Moya, yihla Moya 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? Sikelela iNkosi zetu; [4] The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. [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. Uit die blou van onse hemel, Ulitwal' ilizwe ngomonde, And united we shall stand, Chorus Seven additional stanzas in Xhoza were later added by the poet, Samuel Mqhayi. SKU: MN0119996 Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school in Johannesburg. Fill the land with good health Descend O Spirit May they remember their Creator; Enoch Sontonga – Composer of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica While alive not many people really knew who Enoch Sontonga was, or that his legacy and words would impact so many people, his composition becoming part of the national anthem of South Africa. Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Bless the ministers Chorus And bless us. 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. “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” means “God Bless Africa” in the Xhosa language. National Anthem of South Africa Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school in Johannesburg. Yiva imitandazo yetu [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. It was also the official African National Congress African National Congress His hymn, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (“God Bless Africa”), went on to become Africa’s most famous anthem of black struggle against oppression. Although initially intended for his school choir, “ Uwusikilele. British a cappella vocal ensemble The King's Singers released a recording of the song, arranged by Neo Muyanga, on their album Finding Harmony. [14] A new verse found in neither song was also added. In Finland the same melody is used as the children's psalm "Kuule, Isä taivaan, pyyntö tää" ("Hear, Heavenly Father"). In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. Mankayi Enoch Sontonga wrote and composed the South African national anthem, Nkosi Sikelela iAfrica in 1897, a prayer for God’s blessing on the African land and its people. Seën ons, in Afrika Previously, it had been the official anthem of the African National Congress since 1925. "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 Protect South Africa, South Africa.[22]. The national anthem of South Africa was adopted in 1997 and is a hybrid song combining new English lyrics with extracts of the 19th century hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "God Bless Africa", lit. A proclamation issued by the State President on 20 April, 1994 stipulated that both Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika and Die Stem would be the national anthems of South Africa. Sikelel' amadol' esizwe, Neziggito, Nezono zayo Chorus Bless our chiefs; "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? Translated from the Xhosa, the title means "God Bless Africa". 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. Bless also the youth It is still the national anthem of Tanzania and Zambia and has also been sung in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa for many … The words of the first stanza were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. 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]. 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 Voortr… Sikelela kwa nomlisela Some claim the melody is based on the hymn "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry, though others have called the connection far fetched. Thina lusapho lwayo. In 1897, Enoch Sontonga, then a teacher, composed the hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (God Bless Africa), which was later adopted by the liberation movement and, after 1994, became part of the national anthem of a democratic South Africa. An act of vandalism at Braamfontein Cemetery helped locate the missing grave of Enoch Sontonga, the man who wrote South Africa's national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (God bless Africa). 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. Sontongaoriginally composed the hymn in B-flat major with a four-part harmon… [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. [22], The South African national anthem as it appears specified in the South African, "National anthem of South Africa" (instrumental). Sikelel' amalinga etu When apartheid came to an end in the early 1990s, the future of "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" was called into question. Thina lusapho lwayo. As a choirmaster in his school, Enoch Sontonga composed the first two stanzas of democratic South Africa’s anthem in 1897. Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika 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. Bless agriculture and stock raising; 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. Hoor ons as ons in gebede vra In South Africa our land. 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. Yizwa imithandazo yethu [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. and that Thou mayst bless them. [5][14] Likewise, the words "Woza Moya", used in "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" were also omitted, as the phrase is a specifically Christian reference, rather than a generically religious one,[5] and thus not acceptable to South Africans of other religions, particularly Muslim South Africans. Solomon Plaatje, author and founding member of the ANC, was the first to have the song recorded in London, 1923. (Repeat), Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika, Lord, bless Africa A decade after Sontonga’s death, the song became the official anthem of the African National Congress while the lyrics were supplemented by the famous Xhosa-language 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). Ubasikelele. Italics denotes unrecognized, partially-recognized, or non-sovereign entities. Malupnakanyisw' udumo lwayo; (1873–1905). Enoch Sontonga . Hear Thou our prayers and bless us. [7] "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was first published in 1927. [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. [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. "[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. Over our everlasting mountains, It was adopted as Zambia’s national anthem in 1960. 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. The first verse and chorus of this version are the original words composed by Enoch Sontonga in 1897. This version uses several of the official languages of South Africa. That they may carry the land with patience, Uwazikelele. Endue them with Thy Spirit Some claim the melody is based on the hymn "Aberystwyth" by Joseph Parry,[3] And bless them. Neem dan nou die boosheid van ons weg Daal neer, o Gees, Heilige Gees 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. 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. Setshaba sa, South Afrika, South Afrika. Seën ons, in Afrika 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". The fourth and final stanza, sung in English, is a modified version of the closing lines of "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika". Bless our efforts of union and self-uplift, A version by the London Symphony Orchestra under André Previn was featured in the film Cry Freedom (1987).[16]. It is also used in the national anthems of Tanzania and Zambia . Lord bless us In 1994 it … In other African countries throughout southern Africa, the song was sung as part of the anti-colonial movements. 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]. Instrumental Solo in G Major. In 1927 seven additional Xhosa stanzas were added by the poet Samuel Mqhayi. Everybody has to listen to everyone else and move forward together. Bemvaba zonke zelilizwe; The second stanza is sung in Sesotho. "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. From the depths of our seas, Because of its connection to the ANC, the song was banned by the regime during the apartheid era. Awemfundo nemvisiswano The words of the first stanza and chorus were originally written in Xhosa as a hymn. Malupnakanyisw' udumo lwayo; Sikelel' ulimo nemfuyo; Yizwa imithandazo yethu That He may bless them. 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. The hymn has appeared in Virsikirja, the hymnbook of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, with lyrics by Jaakko Löytty.[14]. Yiva imithandazo yethu PLAYLIST. Lord bless us, your children.[22]. … The southern African composer Enoch Sontonga wrote the hymn “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika.” Sontonga’s composition became the national anthem of several African countries, including South Africa. Fear Him and revere Him, The song's melody is currently used as the national anthem of Tanzania and the national anthem of Zambia. As a choirmaster in his school, Enoch Sontonga composed the first two stanzas of democratic South Africa’s anthem in 1897. Rev. Lord bless us It was replaced in 1994 by "Ngaikomborerwe Nyika yeZimbabwe" (English: "Blessed be the land of Zimbabwe"), but still remains very popular in the country. 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. For decades, during the apartheid regime, the song became the unofficial national anthem of South Africa though it was naturally banned by the regime. Nkosi, sikelel' iAfrika, A teacher and lay preacher from the Eastern Cape, Sontonga wrote the first verse and chorus of 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' (God Bless Africa) in 1897 and later that year composed the music. [2], "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school near Johannesburg. Yihla Moya Oyingcwele 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." Uwusikilele. Lei ons tot by eenheid en begrip But he left an indelible legacy. The song spread beyond the borders of South Africa and has been translated and adapted into a number of other languages. Lord, bless Africa Nkosi sikelela, Nkosi sikelela, lei ons, o Heilige Gees And bless them. Nkosi Sikelela Nkosi Sikelela Cima bonk' ubugwenza bayo Zimkumbule umDali wazo; Choirmaster and photographer Sontonga was also a schoolteacher; his most famous composition was written for his pupils in 1897, and was first sung in public two years later - in similar fashion to the light-hearted " The song's origin dates back to 1897 when Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1873 - 1905), a Xhosa composer, choir master and teacher from the Eastern Cape of South Africa composed the song. It is the only national anthem in the world that does not finish in the home key. Enoch Mankayi Sontonga was the composer of Nkosi Sikelel ‘iAfrika (God Bless Africa). Bless the wives; Morena boloka setshaba sa heso, Descend, O Holy Spirit Nkosi Sikelela Descend, O Holy Spirit A Swahili version of the hymn with modified lyrics is used as the national anthem of Tanzania under the name of "Mungu ibariki Afrika". 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. Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho Iwayo. Let us live and strive for freedom, The song’s melody is currently used as the national anthem of Tanzania and the national anthem of Zambia; and since 1997, a portion of the national anthem of South Africa. Bless the public men, Maak ons van ons sondelewe vry LIKE . Uit die diepte van ons see, '"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. But he left an indelible legacy. National anthem of South Africa National anthem of Tanzania The South African composer Enoch Sontonga wrote the hymn “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika.” The tune became part of South Africa ’s national anthem in 1994. Kinders van Afrika 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. SHARE. (Repeat), Lord, bless Africa Italics denotes unrecognized, partially-recognized, or non-sovereign entities. [8][9] It was ultimately retained as the national anthem, though "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", a Xhosa language song that was used by the anti-apartheid movement, was also introduced and adopted as a second national anthem of equal standing. 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