💙🎵💦 Hlonolofatsa @ SFW London 2019

💙🎵💦 Hlonolofatsa @ SFW London 2019
Conducted and arranged by Una May Olomolaiye.
From Lesotho, it means ‘"Bless in the name of the (Heavenly) Father" in all three languages- Sesotho, Sepedi and Setswana - Thankyou to those who shared the translation with us.
With thanks to Carl Youri for filming
💙🎵💦 Sing for Water was initiated by composer Helen Chadwick as a project to raise money for WaterAid at The Thames Festival in 2002. Mass choral events now take place across the country and have raised over £1 million for WaterAid's life-saving projects providing clean water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities.
💙🎵💦 Sing for Water London takes place annually at The Scoop as part of the Thames Festival and features over 500 singers singing a watery themed repertoire. The 2019 event raised £37k for WaterAid projects in Malawi. In 2020 we went virtual and look forward to returning again in person.
💙🎵💦 Find out more and follow us at:
WaterAid UK: www.wateraid.org/uk/get-invol...
Thames Festival: thamesfestivaltrust.org/artis...
Sing for Water Facebook Page: / singforwater
Sing for Water London Twitter: / singforwater

[@kurtmokgabudi6654]

I'm south african and I must say I'm impressed with the British singing a sotho song ( hlonolofatso).

[@KatieRoseWindow]

So happy to hear this! thankyou!

[@CupheadDLCFan2001]

Time to do rookie fun

[@zuzemoyo7696]

Don't be impressed. Expect it. Why do you use English in Lesotho. Decolonisation of mind is a must. The Western world's hypocrisy is a sham.

[@user-zl3iv9gt7f]

Wow! I’m blown away! These are the songs we grew up! Proudly 🇿🇦♥️

[@15th_century]

That's so beautiful someone is even ululating out there, what a beautiful voices ❤🥰🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thankyou so much for your kind comments - we so appreciate it! ❤❤❤

[@virginiakhanyilekhanyile8259]

I'm proud of you guys from South Africa

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much - Sending love to you from London!

[@Ndalo-wm8pt]

🇿🇦 approves 🎉

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thankyou so much!

[@matekedigojane571]

Thanks... I am proud of being South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@praisecalvary4914]

They took me to church! 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤❤ Just one point, "Hlonolofatsa ka lebitso la Ntate" means "Bless in the name of the (Heavenly) Father".

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much for listening and sharing the translation with us - really appreciate it!! 🙏❤

[@LeskeyC001]

Our country at its best. This had me bawling my eyes out! The was the last chorus at my mom’s funeral and this brought it all back. Brilliant performance and I’m so proud of you!

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much - that's so moving to hear - much love and virtual hugs to you!

[@victormarotya2268]

Takes me back to the golden years of the legend Bojo Mujo.

[@florencechiponde5628]

I can't lie they did well❤

[@nthisanasetloboko5383]

Basotho approve. The conductor 😍😍

[@annamojapelo2292]

Wow,!!!Absolutely beautiful. ❤️ 😍 ❤ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thankyou! - much love to you!!

[@TRUTHSA-]

This is so beautiful 🙏🙌✝️🩸🧎🏽‍♀️🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦✔️

[@phumlamazibuko3003]

SA has arrived and gave the best show🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thanks for cheering us on!

[@NtsakoNhlamulo]

❤❤❤❤❤ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

❤❤❤❤ to you from London, UK

[@shonisanimadzivhandila3099]

I am proud of you 🎉🎉❤ladies and gentlemen

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@xolelwaxolie7318]

I wish I can join choir like this

[@KatieRoseWindow]

follow the song in your heart and you will always find a place to sing!

[@thandikyotodotoy9684]

Proud of you to sing our song so beautiful🎊🇿🇦

[@philliprasheleng7543]

Not yours👉🇿🇦🙅!",ours✊🇱🇸😁!"

[@ndouria]

The power of music❤️🇿🇦✡️✝️✅💪🏽🫂

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Yes - so powerful! thankyou for listening!

[@ndouria]

@@KatieRoseWindow❤️❤️❤️

[@timm7018]

I know a Soweto Gospel Choir arrangement when I hear it. Absolutely stunning and well done!

[@JoyceMashaba-hl5zu]

Oh know what voices from this choir I'm proud of you

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much for your affirmation - we really appreciate it!

[@poppymoiloa9890]

I am proud of my country ,...you nailed it guys😊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much for your support ❤❤❤❤

[@boikhutsomawasha1178]

Oh wow what a beautiful song and voices. You sang it beautifully.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@nompumelelombatha5921]

Lilililili halalala! South Africans in agreement

[@brendamotja5566]

Wow... Hlonolofatsa (Bless us) 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you! 🙏❤

[@ayukoneghegirland3355]

Even in a scattered manner the rendition is powerful in with a beautiful harmony

[@lufunot9398]

Wow 😳 proud and well represented 🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thankyou so much for listening - it means alot to us!

[@pulanetsotetsi3542]

Welldone guys from South Africa...you did justice to that hymn one of our everyday favs...

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much - that really means alot to us!

[@KennyTseraha-xg6gu]

Beautiful choir. I'm just speechless and watching this wonderful video. I'm from an overseas country and admiring what I'm watching and hearing. God bless you all. Regards from Bougainville Island, PNG.

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much for your lovely comments - we're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@tumekamtsotso1945]

We are one❤❤❤ I'm from SA🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

YES!! Much love to you from London UK!

[@nomvulatshabalala5140]

Wow,wonderful song and beautiful voices.Halala South Africa halala😅😂❤😅 🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much for tuning in!

[@nothanimabhena9151]

God Bless England

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Bless you!

[@luumachila2381]

Wow...Amazing... I love the blend.

[@user-er6rp5ym2t]

Amen and Amen hallelujah hallelujah amen ❤❤

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Blessings!

[@Lulu-wv1nt]

Wow. Amazing voices. God must be smiling from heaven ❤❤

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thankyou so much bless you ❤❤❤❤

[@khethanimukoma8036]

South Africa ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@map4511]

Absolutely beautiful #u guys nailed it bravo 10/10

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you for cheering us on - it means alot

[@taolophemelo8657]

Wooooooow!❤❤❤❤i so love this

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Yaaaay! so happy to hear this - thank you!

[@anitawright2156]

Beautiful!!!

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much for tuning in!

[@fabianoferreiradasilva7841]

É uma bencão, muito bonito, parabéns, curtindo aqui do Brasil.

[@KatieRoseWindow]

muchas gracias!

[@emilyjoale6468]

You nailed it ladies and gentlemen👌👌👌💃💃💃❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much for listening and cheering us on!

[@user-wd8xt4jd8m]

Beautiful

[@stellamphenyeke7913]

Wow 😳,May God bless them

[@user-sk6lu7bn8q]

We are so proud of you guys this is amazing 😂

[@soulistictumelo7144]

Wow... Yall made me tear up. 😊 Beautiful

[@khotsolakaje9761]

Thought I was the only one…!😢

[@KatieRoseWindow]

We were all very moved singing this song too!

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so glad it moved you!

[@tlhokomeloramono8042]

This is amazing

[@tshephodee1290]

🔥🔥🔥i love my country 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@leratolinkymabena2581]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦weldone 🎉🎉

[@antm64]

Wonderfully performed!!

[@mercychilawa3467]

This is so beautiful guys, we need more and more of this, keep it up, thanks for sharing.

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thanks so you much for tuning in!

[@mercychilawa3467]

You are welcome

[@michellehachitapika8478]

Hallelujah

[@KatieRoseWindow]

🙏❤

[@joycemakgano7083]

So proud of u guys ❤❤😊

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thankyou so much that means alot

[@tendaichigariro6083]

❤❤ lovely

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you for listening!

[@basadibotlhenkomo8107]

So so awesome

[@KatieRoseWindow]

So happy you liked it!

[@sucessbusinessnetworks4534]

Hall got it🇿🇦😘

[@florencediallo8340]

Blessed

[@KatieRoseWindow]

🙏❤ Thank you for listening 🙏❤

[@sewelasathekge9745]

Wooooooo

[@KatieRoseWindow]

yaaayy!!!

[@emilyjoale6468]

Wooow🙏🙏🙏🙌❤❤❤🇿🇦 hlohonolofatsa👌👌👌

[@phistosletlhatlhe9743]

Well ✔️ done

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much!!!

[@sechwedimolatudi5699]

God bless in the name of jesus (lord)!

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Bless you!!

[@pachangamarrana1]

could any soul translate the song and explain to me a little about it. I went to a christmas concert a few days and one of these songs was this, which i really enjoyed. It was very original cause im from chile and we use to listen the most typical christmas songs a a few folcloric but not much more. Greetings and blessings from Chile!

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you for your lovely message - you can read more about the song including the translation in the description above. Wishing you a wonderful festive season! ❤

[@pachangamarrana1]

@@KatieRoseWindow thank you! Hope you had a beautiful time. pd: i played this song a couple times on christmas eve haha

[@Popsmoa7764]

Beautiful 😍

[@packeziembiriyakura2795]

Lovely 🌹

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much!

[@bontle_israel_dickson]

That ululation🔥🔥 Nah, they ate

[@UchihaMB]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@chai08235]

Genius

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thankyou!!

[@mompolokintshingane77]

Wooooow

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Yaaay!

[@xolanikaba7725]

🙌🙌❤️❤️

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much!

[@VekaRedley]

😭😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@MaletjeM]

Hlonolofatsa translates to "Bless in the name of the father"- in all three languages- Sesotho, Sepedi and Setswana.

[@KatieRoseWindow]

thank you so much - I've corrected the translation on the video!

[@gosikemangsejo5312]

@soweto gospel choir come this side ❤

[@LollyMadikiza-xw4ok]

Are u sure they are the ones singing???❤my language so perfectly??i am shocked😳😳

[@KatieRoseWindow]

So glad you enjoyed it and we got the pronunciation ok - phew!

[@LollyMadikiza-xw4ok]

@@KatieRoseWindow 👍

[@craigoupabambo9669]

South Africa approves

[@KatieRoseWindow]

we're very happy to hear that!

[@angelamanzini3052]

🇿🇦✊🏽

[@celestinamakume5345]

Who is the conductor ❤, you made my day

[@KatieRoseWindow]

It's Una May Olomolaiye - she's amazing! so glad you enjoyed it!

[@nombusotlamama3451]

SA ❤😢

[@phalengholdings8239]

u cnt conduct a choir and sing louder than them madam but it was nice

[@basadibotlhenkomo8107]

Translation.....pls God bless us in Jesus name

[@KatieRoseWindow]

Thank you so much - I've corrected this in the description - really appreciate you sharing this info with us