Sarfina! 1988 TONY Awards

[@pattyndlovu395]

Mbongeni Ngema should be recognized and acknowledged he did something that many producers were afraid to do he fought directly through acting and music against the system that oppressed and targeted black lives.

[@annettestockett8236]

I have not read any reports on this but I hope that Nelson Mandela was able to see this play when he was finally freed.

[@mthunzimhlongo660]

PROTEST THEATRE

[@realsebsworld3004]

Then he left his wife for young fresh Lelethu.

[@ariannalujan5071]

Athrol Fugard also wrote about South African suppression. And he was a white man.

[@davidattiogbe674]

.

[@roberttacorbett5795]

Remember seeing this in 1988 and it is STILL fabulous in 2024!

[@IbukunoluwaayodeleMoses]

Congrats

[@N7o996]

But Leleti Khumalo has always been a Beaut😍😍😍

[@sheilanam2381]

So beautiful

[@jonathanjoseph8005]

Her smiles very magical

[@AlexJoseck]

Who is watching in July, 2020

[@refilwebantsijang3340]

Me!

[@mfundomagubane6565]

Imina 14 July 2020

[@wernerschneider4460]

Me, and I noticed that the spectators were all white.

[@EmMa-jz5cb]

Me

[@philosopherpima3672]

I. July 18,2020

[@Franskie266]

I swear to God South Africans can sing their butts off.

[@britbrat1132]

Franskie Salif you're right about that

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

yes our South africans are very talented

[@flumexxkaixx5734]

Every other people in other cultures can too.not only them

[@alicegauteng2358]

@@flumexxkaixx5734 Yes every culture can sing, but South Africans do it better

[@flumexxkaixx5734]

@@alicegauteng2358 not really.

[@tisabanda9497]

Who's here in 2021? I never get enough of Sarafina! Love from Zambia ❤❤🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@namatovususan3018]

April 2022. Love from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@onesmuskalembwe1757]

November 2022 pa Zed Che....🇿🇲🔥

[@amughe3323]

2021 anyone? A movie that never grows old.

[@randomwatcher2848]

Who's the girl that sings right at the end

[@Chrissanthumum]

Ikr? I saw Sarafina performed on stage in my country. Most of the cast were teenagers. They were all St. Lucian and had convincing South African accents. They were a talented bunch.

[@moyahabontwagae653]

@@randomwatcher2848 still makes me cry to this date......happy and sad

[@rainmakerjr3075]

Here I am 😎

[@abdulrahmanpaskalina7627]

👋😆😍

[@phyllismbuthiaofficial]

2021....march... A proud African princess here...

[@lizgithinjiofficial7472]

Me too here

[@kefini_wa_Muthoni]

June Same year (2021)our Star Phyllis uko huku pia?😀🇰🇪

[@vienogola1421]

A proud Kenyan brought up in Mzanzi.... Dumelang...🤗🤗🤗

[@diananjeri5229]

Kenya we here 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@benedictbelieve2914]

👎☝👊✊🤛🤜

[@louisaasantewaa5614]

Am a Ghanaian but i have always loved south Africans cux of their emotions put in their songs

[@angelaagyepong1216]

Me too😊

[@barnabassetladi3298]

Our true leaders not now davs comarades we miss that movje

[@hudsonashuma2295]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJq8qGeNar2jeqM

[@The-Cat]

Same

[@efuapokuaa9738]

South Africans always have a way of making me shed tears whenever they perform. I pray for peace in your country, the kind of peace Mandela dreamed of

[@SO-xi6vm]

2020 anyone?.... I love South Africa aki

[@martinkitheka4523]

me too love south africa, kwanza kwaito ma favourite

[@funin1412]

With love from South Africa 🙌👍🇿🇦

[@captainbravien5476]

Right here 2020 August bored ASF. but i love Sarafina

[@captainbravien5476]

@@martinkitheka4523 kumbe

[@nqobanisosibo3148]

My country is really wonderful, decorated with different colors and cultures

[@kenlinelogistics1860]

Tears flow freely from my eyes every time I watch this movie. The pain our people endured and continue to endure, is immeasurable. When shall this oppression cease??? We continue highlighting it but not enough has been, at least not where we are at the moment. God bless motherland Africa!

[@kabwebwalya4983]

Kenline Logistics I feel that as well .. Zambian

[@zuleikamajola8693]

I love South Africa ❤️❤️

[@hinika]

This was a beautiful performance, but I really want to take the time to acknowledge the band. Those guys were amazing.

[@nwacuma6702]

I like how they are caged there, this was the best

[@farajamaduhu1981]

The men behind (music crew), sholud have been equally given the same attention. In my view, rhey have stolen the show. Their passion for their work has an untold effect for the viewer, how they dance while playing, whoops! dancing style has spoken more. This music crew lol is the best in the world

[@homabaykarp5468]

sarafina. songs

[@SamboNsovo]

I went 5 times to listen to them when they were at Joburg theatre three years ago. Hoping they come back.

[@jacklinegatigha7065]

Africa kali

[@unicornmadness6286]

I don't know what it is about the girl who played Sarafina but her presence is absolutely stunning. Even after all these years.

[@subzeromidnight5388]

One of SA's best actresses. It's a shame she developed that Michael Jackson skin disorder a few years ago (I can't spell out the name of it but I can say it)

[@vuyokazimthethwa]

@@subzeromidnight5388 vitiligo

[@scarletscott192]

@@subzeromidnight5388 what's her name

[@Anele_Mchunu]

@@subzeromidnight5388 how is it a shame ?

[@namutenyaiileka6062]

@@subzeromidnight5388 It is not a shame she developed vitiligo, I am happy she stopped hiding behind makeup. She is extremely beautiful and I am happy she is comfortable in her skin. There is NO SHAME in having vitiligo, it’s like there is shame in being black or white.

[@YesJustice]

2023, I AM STILL ADORING THESE PEOPLE, THIS SONG AND WHAT THEY HAVE GONE THROUGH TO ACHIEVE FREEDOM....THERE IS NOTHING LIKE FREEDOM❤❤❤

[@ayabongayako5581]

When we were kids we used to call Leleti Sarafina

[@MsVarie]

We did the same too 🤣

[@kwaziduma1530]

I still do.

[@vogueelle88]

I still do

[@tashawandz4377]

🙋 still do

[@kimkimutai3916]

even upto now,I still confuse Leleti with Sarafina😋

[@Coelhokgaladi]

I wasn’t even born in 88. But here I am in 2020✊🏾😭

[@clarissaubawuike6596]

Yeah me 2

[@ishawufuseini13]

Who asked u about your birthday? Nonsense

[@raphaelmolaodi8188]

@@ishawufuseini13 come on now.. seriously

[@sharlenebrooks3001]

2021

[@razorsharplifestyle101hard9]

I was 6 yrs old at that time.And neither was crocodile daughter dojo cat born yet until 98 she 25 yrs old single star now.

[@lungamadoda6992]

Everytime i watch sarafina i just get emotionally tears running down my face..great performance

[@veechyachema]

Sarafina holds a great deal of memories of my childhood. God bless everyone that participated in birthing this never dying story and beauty ❤️❤️❤️

[@valerieann9637]

There are so many musicals that depict fantasy. This one gives A dose of reality. There should be more Sarafina's welcomed with open arms to the stage!

[@realsebsworld3004]

This kind of performance has never died check out Ndlovu choir.

[@Sumarai21]

The fact that they went overseas to expose the Apartheid government in a musical way knowing very well that they would have to return to the brutal apartheid regime after the tour was done was very brave of them I commend them till this day💯❤️✊🏾

[@MrSwanzy]

Her smile

[@basilalsharif6734]

the foot work oooh my God!its amazing....who is watching this on 2016 Dec

[@MahlatseM]

basil alsharif 2017

[@cookwithnevaehandmom4105]

July 2017

[@patrickmunisi3441]

I still watch

[@kelvinfombon5015]

I will never stop watching because it touches me personally as someone who is oppressed

[@dianaapplehead8815]

basil alsharif me now

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Brought tears to my eyes. Almost 30 years since I first and last watched it.

[@zeleakatjingisiua4876]

for those who hate this , you have no feeling for it but I feel the Pain in my. heart and is a true story

[@banzaestevao8326]

Domi

[@dreyanobleton5284]

Nothing can be compared to the original voices .. 2021 and the love hasn't faltered 💜🖤💜

[@inertialandy]

I loved the First song so much... here are the lyrics.. Pretty Mama They call you pretty Mama Oh you Pretty mama They call you pretty Baby Oh you Pretty baby They treat you like a lady You smile for another gentleman But when I send you chocolate and flowers You say I make you vex You give your Junior sister the chocolate You throw out my pretty flowers for your window You break my heart in pieces You make I wanna cry You make palaver You make palaver, Sarafina Sarafina, when you talking the way you talk Body temperature begins to rise Sarafina, Sarafina, you’re the one Sarafina, Sarafina, please don’t run away from me I love you, Sarafina I love you, Sarafina Sarafina, Mama Oh! Sarafina, Please don’t run away from me.

[@Nairah912]

I thought they said “you make fun of us” rather than “palaver” 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sigeikiprop3467]

I love the way you so much informed 🤔

[@hudsonashuma2295]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJq8qGeNar2jeqM

[@jessemaina5652]

That is wondefull.

[@carolthomas1805]

Saew it live on stage, enjoyed one of the cast, as he visited my sister in our apartment. 2015, I am watching this clip, listening to the soundtrack, and, dancing in my car! This music will never grow old Mr. Hugh Masekela, the master musician!!!

[@zwelakhezwane945]

Actually the music is by Mbongeni Ngema who wrote the play as well, Hugh was in exile ,Mbongeni put the show althogether by himself, he also won a Tony for Woza Albert

[@hinyikiwilemithi4855]

Wow what's his name

[@mauriceoluoch8698]

Love this song. More so that part of freedom is coming. Watching from Kenya

[@helgaioannidis9365]

I saw the musical at age 12 in Germany many, many years ago. I remember crying, feeling terrible pain and giving standing ovations to the artists in the end. That musical made me understand on an emotional level what apartheid was, even though I had no connection to South Africa in any way.

[@jamessulonteh7604]

I think these group of children fought fir freedom more than some of us could imagine. Thank God we are free

[@arnoldmisana7049]

When it comes to singing, South Africans are the best.

[@hinyikiwilemithi4855]

Doja Cat's daddy can dance yoh! Those moves🔥🔥🔥👏👏🇿🇦

[@fionarooiland1362]

Yeah hey I always had a crush on him😂😂💔

[@maxwellchampomuzila4155]

@@fionarooiland1362 😀😀😀😀😀😀😍

[@thandomatebese6199]

🤣🤣🤣 I was looking for this!

[@firstlast2414]

But he couldn't take care of his own child. Useless.

[@dewittsbryan1015]

Where's he?

[@sibujafta]

Leleti Khumalo though ❤️

[@matimbapower]

I dropped a year while watching, just to realize how far they have come. This was prophetic indeed. We salute everyone who did their part. It's been a journey. God bless you

[@TonnyOkello]

The guy with the best footwork , has a haircut that was more than 20 years in to the future!

[@221rabiyat00]

His death in the movie made me cry the most

[@samuelkibunda6960]

Ikr

[@babasikander5760]

Crocodile

[@mlungisikhambule8194]

That’s Doja Cat’s dad

[@kamogelokokobele]

That's Doja Cat's father.

[@sibongilenhlapo7562]

A person who is enjoying the video without quoting the year.

[@kellylynnbrowne947]

I will never forget the day I went to see them in Philly with greetings with friends when I was the tender age of 18. I'd never heard anything like it. Their voices were so outstanding! The emotions they displayed as they sang of the atrocities of the apartheid were felt deep. We played that soundtrack often and today I am back there again hearing them on KZbin. And wasn't Sarafina a pretty mama!

[@earldepassjr.1347]

I passed on my high school prom in 88, and went to see Sarafina! on Broadway with my date instead. Best Broadway experience to date. I feel sorry for those who only know the musical through the movie. It doesn't even come close to the live performance. Hopefully you can get a small sample here. The production was robbed at the Tony Awards by the way.

[@Kristina-mg5gc]

Earl DePass Jr. Was it with this original cast?

[@LadyT06]

Earl DePass Jr. ....I'm jealous😐😀

[@brightstar8859]

Jin in my Tae with lots of Suga. Yes it was for sure.

[@missj1154]

Yes i truly agree with you there was nothing like going to see it live on Broadway what an experience!!!!!

[@GabrielSiluyele]

What is real name of Sarafina? Travelling to SA soon. Could I meet with these wonderful people of Sarafina in JHB at Park Station then go with them to the Mall of Africa and enjoy ourselves there?

[@qwetevarle5053]

Sarafinaas smile can bring you back from the dead..dammmmmn!!FACTS!!

[@michaelmbewe9490]

Good old days. What a beautiful it was and very amusing to watch. Love from Zambia

[@anthonytheeunicorn]

Doja's dad on the second act. Such a great performer. Leleti just has a way of making everyone love her

[@princessndlovu4869]

Deadbeat dad..don't forget to add that part

[@tutotutot5193]

@@princessndlovu4869 shut up fake feminist

[@MosesMatsepane]

@@princessndlovu4869 hahahahaha!

[@sweetsong70]

I was in New York that year with other students on a theatre tour and; unfortunately, at that time, was ignorant to what this musical was all about. How I regret that, because I would have loved to have seen it. It still has the same power that it did decades ago!

[@carolthomas1805]

+Tina Saulnier Powerful on stage! My family saw it on Broadway, with the original cast; far, far, better than the movie production!

[@pmambongwe8640]

@@carolthomas1805 really? Was this part of it or they just did it specifically for this event?

[@emanueljuma2855]

still loving the jam from 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪i always watched over and over "safarina"since 2005

[@virtualmommy40]

Got to see this play in and it was so amazing. Just so moving

[@jannykubai7823]

Being around that time and being the kid i was,I grew up listening to this song and it was awesome...in 80's they would bring us there songs and movie theaters in our school and gathering to get entertained was and still is something i will never forget.keep up sarafina family and may you age gracefully.loved💕

[@kwizerarayi1545]

Who's still watching Sarafina 2023

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

o man i love this song ....this is unique to my home country South africa ....Well done Mbongeni Ngema ...its 2020 but this feels like just yesterday

[@mcelenimaphem5510]

Indeed it feels extremely fresh even in 2022

[@elizabethnadrau195]

Oh Mbongeni mmmm trained them. They can act Ohyeeh .Were touring all over, I was in Zürich in their show in Switzerland in. ofcourse from . Mbongeni. must be a Serious Actor.He trained.them very good. .Thank you for these Videos Thank you.Our children they are taking drugs instead of these activities ,it is a pity. THIS IS ALSO A JOB. Such activities must start again that our Kids can keep themselvesbusy. Mbongeni and Gibson John Kani and late Winston Ntshona were so good . THE ONES LEFT CAN TRAIN THE KIDS AGAIN. Late sis NomhleNkonyeni. was also good. SOUTHAFRICANS HAVE A TALENT IF THE CHANCES ARE THERE

[@shielajp36]

I seen the show on my 15th birthday in 1988 i loved it

[@danielaxwesso8508]

Shirleen Batrony very interesting

[@moniquemitchell5092]

Shirleen Batrony I loved it too. My grandmother took me when I was younger. It was the best Broadway musical experience for me. I was very impressed.

[@valentinethompson2449]

Timeless gem! Pretty Mama They call you pretty Mama Oh you Pretty mama They call you pretty Baby Oh you Pretty baby They treat you like a lady You smile for another gentleman But when I send you chocolate and flowers You say I make you vex You give your Junior sister the chocolate You throw out my pretty flowers for your window You break my heart in pieces You make I wanna cry You make palaver You make palaver, Sarafina Sarafina, when you talking the way you talk Body temperature begins to rise Sarafina, Sarafina, you’re the one Sarafina, Sarafina, please don’t run away from me I love you, Sarafina I love you, Sarafina Sarafina, Mama Oh! Sarafina, Please don’t run away from me.

[@rudy5865]

My childhood revived, YES!!! With Love from Ghana.

[@NontsikeleloThemba]

Thanks so much am very humbled by this group in those days life was very bad in South Africa but they where there to keep us moving in that difficult time. The system was very brutal and abusive to us. I wish Mr Mbongeni Ngema and that crew deserve the best of recognition. I still cry every time I watch their movie because it was reality that's what was happened in our lifetime.

[@TheReneex]

Great vocal harmonizing and exquisite footwork sequence!

[@phililepamella4851]

2018 stil waching. I love you mama Leteti may the mighty God bless you.

[@hudsonashuma2295]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJq8qGeNar2jeqM

[@nixonluseno8422]

These songs will forever bind South Africans and Africa at large together. These youths sung with absolute attitude.

[@Its_Josse31]

The instrumentalists are enjoying to another level💯

[@princedohfoncham8705]

How times flies like win.We thank GOD for the fighters.We appreciate them a lot and proud for their work which has enable many youths to have education and many more.

[@katleen1022]

who's watching 2018

[@jacintaawino6980]

kiki Viki Miss UNIVERSE meee💟👌

[@tshidimohlomi6299]

I love this 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍

[@matushchelito9295]

kiki Viki Miss UNIVERSE am here swthrt

[@peehash5294]

Me

[@x-designerslancer6782]

Here me

[@asser2623]

That’s my favorite movie of all time. The first time I watched it was 2001 when I was 6. It Never get old.. Love from Namibia 🇳🇦

[@cassandrabrowne-schneider4951]

Omg...so many memories....so much love to see people like me on stage....so much love for those fighting for freedom

[@olgaosayande5484]

Wow why I only see this one in 2021 June... it was lit 🔥 South Africa 🇿🇦 🌍 🙌 sis Leleti made us proud 👏 ❤. Love y'all ❤

[@noahokege198]

I love Africa and their drivers culture is wonderful and respectful, God bless Africa and the world at larger.

[@MaSokhuluSokhulu]

2024,January, 6,, we,still, proud of you guys. Hamba kahle sthenjwa

[@thulanelindazaukana4643]

I dont think most of you noticed how DOJA CAT'S fathers moved on stage...the dance moves are out of this world n the hairstyle is classic

[@jobkibuga8268]

February 2022 a movie that will never ever grow old. Much love from Kenya.

[@maryngotho3614]

This the most beautiful song sarafina still watching.

[@fredmwangi_mg3750]

Waooh, life is short but long @ the same time, I remember this song like yesterday in the Mbongeni ngema script back in 90s when I was in primary school... aaaw, what a wonderful memory as I recall my salad life.....I wish we were forever young.😌

[@madam-lotovorswijk403]

I am proud of my roots

[@ollesanimals1181]

2020 at level 2 on lockdown in South Africa I'm here watching. Leleti Khumalo has been beautiful 😍

[@godfreyking2769]

2020 going strong wow beautiful

[@neliswabridgette7013]

I'm watching in 2021, beings back memories ❤❤❤

[@josephjoseph2077]

I love my contry south Africa and it's sweet memories ♥️♥️south africa is the best ever

[@charlottedoe3467]

I watched it over and over again its timeless

[@hedwigmodise3206]

wowza South African youth have been wowing the world since with their brilliant performances. currently it's Ndlovu youth choir doing the most..

[@mcpinklips]

2022 and am still here. All I can say is that may God bless Africa, our Motherland. Indeed, Sarafina the movie is a prophecy. God bless all the cast!

[@edwardwaiswa6000]

South Africa is one of those which have represented African continent very well

[@femiakintoye8632]

Sarafina reminds me of my childhood memories.. Still alive in 2022

[@BinKing2]

Who still watching SARAFINA movie in 2022 with me.??

[@2laniful]

The guy with a mohawk is Doja Cat's father :) Thank me later.

[@unapologeticallyintroverte9032]

I was looking for this comment.....I found out that bit of trivia last month was wondering if anyone else read it too lol

[@2laniful]

@@lindokuhlemthiyane1323 Lindo...ngitshela abangazi

[@jamespolk6146]

Are you telling me... That Dumisani Dlumini aka Crocodile is actually the dad of Doja Cat?! 😳😳😳😳😳 I'm actually stunned. I can't unsee this now.

[@MosesMatsepane]

@@jamespolk6146 Facts!😁😁

[@ShilohMarley]

James Polk Ruri.

[@anthonytheeunicorn]

This was 6 years before the end of apartheid. Through the darkness, such beauty was created by those who were affected much more than anyone in South Africa

[@weddingafrica2814]

Are you among of those who were affected? I like it because you said it was 6 years before the end of apartheid it seems that you know well this history

[@anthonytheeunicorn]

@@weddingafrica2814 I was born in '95, and because I am a black African child with a bloodline blessed by most Southern African countries, I am affected because my black mothers and fathers who were teens in the late 80s to early 90s in South Africa were affected.

[@weddingafrica2814]

@@anthonytheeunicorn owkey we are together

[@realsebsworld3004]

Apartheid ended in 1990

[@basha2226]

My Leleti she is beautiful since childhood ... she is Legend and an independent women uyazithemba

[@ChickenDust]

WHO'S WATCHING THIS IN 2017........MEEEEE

[@nallyphiri-deridder1008]

TEEKAY 🤚🏾

[@deeboabewiase6904]

TEEKAY I am watching in Bronx new York. Have a daughter in mzansi. Ngyiabonga Nkosi

[@eb5980]

TEEKAY 2018

[@jenicazoldos2663]

Meee 2018

[@mnandi2770]

2018

[@olivekadawati7517]

Truly amazing, great performance. I can watch this movie a hundred times more.

[@daisymuthoni7602]

I wasn't even born. They were amazing

[@emmanuelnanaadu-yeboah7025]

this song is so powerful. I wonder why nowadays South African songs are moving away from emotional traditional history telling songs

[@Onelove-Oneheart-h4c]

We are brainwashed by Americans

[@safinahlatina8961]

Even me l still watching this 2016 wow

[@phumlanimakhoba8719]

Wow, this is epic. Well organised. Great talent (Choreography, acting, music, all on point🎉)

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

I enjoyed this movie very much. These kids can really sing😘🥰😍♥️♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@wshelby83]

It’s a really good movie!!!

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

@@wshelby83 absolutely ❤️

[@Ncuncu-n5m]

I just love this woman Leleti Khumalo, she inspires me a lot. I respect her a lot. Following from Binga, Zimbabwe

[@montys4353]

watchin this in 2019

[@waspbrothersgallons9413]

The smile for me she had it all thank u and God bless u africa

[@mukwayabenjamin4700]

Beautiful people of South Africa love from UGANDA

[@angienimely6832]

This movie is my 7yrs old son favorite movie. I explained to him how blacks struggled for freedom n good lives. He loves this much so much n all the songs played in them

[@johnmwamba5114]

She was beautiful and still look beautiful in her old age.

[@OnesmusMuendo-v3v]

Much love ❤sarafina from 🇰🇪

[@mrmkhosana6876]

Goosebumps all over ✊👏

[@ananiasashimuna9630]

Safarina my best movie of all times ,i was 11 years when i first saw this movies from my neighbors house . itz was wonderful 💞💕❤️ n still my favorite movie to this day💓

[@esethududumashe9993]

2:12 that footwork .....MAN!!!

[@masingitankateko5593]

Hy

[@babylove8483]

Awesome!!

[@kamogelokokobele]

Doja cat's father that one

[@amelliakenosi1928]

wow wow this dance mara le song yerrr crocodile you are the best i love you 😍😍and sarafina