FRIDAY STORY | S1:E5 | Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika: Great African Anthem

A Story about the origin, rise and characters behind a Great African Anthem. A soundtrack to the resistance whose timeless words and melody has managed to transcend factions within the National Anthem of a democratic South Africa.
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[@Henri-qq6xm]

These people changed the world forever.. Makes me so proud to also call myself a South African. They will never be forgotten.

[@jpdebeerhtc]

I am an South African...born here...moved to Netherlands. When I was 6 and returned 10 years later... I've been here now for 10 years and realized that I know absolutely nothing about my own country. I am an cabaret show artist and just left my work to start my own show...write my own show and perform it. And so I decided to do a show on South Africa . .. I have learned so much about my heritage and feel embarrassed that this wonderful nation is so unknown. Your program helps me alot with information that I can use in my show. I want to inspire others to get to know their culture and never forgot those who paved the road before us...South Africans thank you!

[@sbroomell]

Did you perform your show?

[@baphithi]

People today pretend the land was purchased or was vacant. Hope this video goes viral now finally.

[@sarahbarret2361]

Michael, I'm loving all your posts. Your story-telling ability is unparalleled. Thank you.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thank you Sarah.

[@Andrewpc2023]

Brilliant once again Michael. Your gift of incite is an enormous contribution to South Africa and to us all. Wherever we may be.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Andrew. I appreciate the note.

[@ThePhoenixPM]

This is brilliant. Please consider, if you haven’t already, releasing these in podcast format. Thank you.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Phumlani. I will look into podcasts. Kind regards, Michael

[@bigpositiveguy]

Michael, there are many of your stories that i love but this particular video touches the heart and gives so much context to this beloved country of ours. Thank you for all the lwonderful new videos. Looking forward to your next live performances

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks very much Andre. I appreciate the note and ya, here's hoping that we can all be back on stage soon. Kind regards, Michael

[@StefCoetzee]

Inspirational Michael - thank you. I loved your line "great leadership is not defined by taking popular decisions". It brings to mind the quote from Martin Luther King Jr. "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a moulder of consensus." (Although he probably had an American spelling of 'molder' ;)

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Stef. I'll have a look at the MLK quote. I think it is an important concept within democracy.

[@shikomatlala]

Am I the only one holding my tears?

[@WayneErradu]

Brilliant breakdown of the history of our National Anthem. Thank you. Given the context what a beautiful melody merged together to create a call to Action for all South Africans, Africans and the world. God indeed bless Africa and her people.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Wayne.

[@josuabotha1923]

Your videos always gets me choked up!!

[@gilllegge7013]

Thank you so much for your Friday talks. I find them fascinating.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks very much, Gill.

[@janeog8]

Thank-you, this is just wonderful.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Pleasure. Thanks for the note, Jane.

[@mikeaman2008]

Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika!

[@drea7295]

Keep coming back to listen to your story , you have looked with dignity at all.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thank you.

[@debbiepeacock3917]

I knew most of the anthem story... and Love the diversity of it ... being born in the 60's ... but I can see why Nkosi Sikelel is a hard act for some to swallow since it was so often associated with violence... and then takes on a sense of defiance... I am sad to have learnt that.

[@baphithi]

And yet it has always simply been a prayer, a cry to God for help from an oppressed people and a request for Africa to be blessed, rather than a mere song of defiance. There were plenty songs of defiance, but this one was only sung in a solemn and prayerful manner. Misunderstandings 😮😢

[@BudduredToast]

I learned a lot today. Thank you. Had a wonderful time looking up and listening to the different elements of the SA anthem (esp. Morena Boloka) on KZbin.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks for the note. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Michael

[@sibelles6153]

It is beautiful. Well done. Thank you

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Sibelle. Regards, Michael

[@fredglitz5046]

wonderful

[@A.T0293]

Thank you so much

[@nomsasivetshe934]

Beautiful narrative

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Nomsa.

[@1jeromeo]

Hi Michael. Where can I get a copy of Nkosi Sikelei i Africa that you use in this video? Brilliant video this. Well narrated and so informative. Thank you.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Hi Jerome, Thanks for the note. I remember it being an official version. Will have a look to see if I can find it. Kind regards, Michael

[@1jeromeo]

@@InheritSouthAfrica Thanks man. I'd appreciate it immensely. I'd like to use it for a poem/spoken word that I've written.

[@VeryEvilGM]

@@InheritSouthAfrica Did you find it?

[@John-cg1ex]

When the last defendant was cleared during the treason trial, the judge told the apartheid prosecutor that “South Africa was not a police state yet! “