NMMU Choir's tribute to Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's internationally acclaimed choir pays tribute to our namesake on his 94th birthday with their rendition of Asimbonanga. The lyrics to the song by Johnny Clegg can be found at: www.stlyrics.co...

[@stuffworthshowing]

I was part of this, and I STILL get shivers EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch it.

[@SIPHEMVINJELWA02]

I am currently studying at NMU 2024 and came across this masterpiece, I have goosebumps and I have watched it more than 5 times.❤

[@thabangcj4498]

Watching this again in 2023! A truly moving tribute

[@RitaPate]

Awesome. Definately makes you homesick if you are out of the country. Well done NMMU choir.

[@vbongela]

This is just brilliant...Happy Birthday to Tat'u Mandela. uThixo akusikelele ngosuku lwakho lokuzalwa. Sinombulelo ongazenzisiyo Madiba

[@Anelisiwe248]

if as South Africans we could unit like this for a good cause in everyday life we would achieve alot as a democractic country.

[@warona27]

Yea true lovely lady

[@georgesologbah9743]

Anelisiwe Linda Zumana I guess you South African I will visit South Africa but don’t no any body that live there I am from New Jersey USA 🇺🇸

[@dimakatsosejosengoe6677]

I cry every time I hear this. Sooo beautiful

[@deathtravisable]

I am going to light a candle with his picture by it in rememberance of him. He was one of my heroes. One of my lifes dream was to meet Nelson Mandela! I'm sad I could never meet him but I will celebrate his life tonight by lighting a candle in his memory! I wish you well on your journey! You are among the great ones who have also done much for human rights!

[@fancynika8995]

I❤South Africa! All the way from the Pacific islands ! I ❤ u Madeba! U are my greatest icon !!

[@PharmersConsulting]

Was part of this for 3 years. Amazing group, amazing conductor, amazing tours! Thank you God.

[@tonymac04]

Absolutely wonderful! I found it deeply moving the way this choir performed in this video. Wish all South Africans could see this. Amazing!

[@hoda957]

Beautiful. Proud to be an African. Thank you Tata Madiba...

[@athi2103]

Aah NMMU :-) . So proud to be part of the Madiba's

[@sish2881]

I was at NMU for 4 years and this is the first time I'm hearing the choir. Two years later. I'm so proud

[@hettiehattingh6477]

I accidentally stumbled on Steve Hofmeyer's "Die Stem" and was so disgusted with that Gomtor. Then I clicked on this performance. I am so proud of you all! What a wonderful experience to watch the youth of our country not only in love and harmony, but also in achieving quallity music. I love you with all my heart. JULLE IS MY MENSE. Jammer ek kan julle nie daar almal 'n stywe druk gee nie. Mag julle en jul kinders die wenners van hierdie mooi land word. Hettie

[@loveyourthesis5556]

I have watched this over and over for a number of years. Just wonderful!

[@myMAJOLA]

Kuesta 2013.. I got the chance to watch this performance... great Work guys!! It was also nice sharing the stage with you guys!! These things never die!!

[@rudward100]

Our Wellington Community Choir in New Zealand sings our own arrangement of this. This performance brought tears to my eyes.

[@siehaamsalie5307]

Happy Birthday Madiba. Awesome video. I am so proud to be part of NMMU.

[@jannekevanlier]

Happy birthday Madiba! Thank you for bringing this beautiful song into the world. Warmest birthday greetings for you all with love from the Netherlands.

[@MrRamZ03]

...our choir is simply the best. I love the video, I can't believe how beautiful our campus actually is. The film guys did a topnotch job. Bigups to everyone involved...and a big big ups to the man behind the inspiration...uTata...

[@BiancaGubalke]

So good to hear it today by such beautiful young voices.... thank you!

[@elbymarashule6677]

Am back here again 😭🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️ 2020 June 16

[@LungileMatyila]

This is really beautiful NMMU, with all that is happening in our country I really wish I could use this song for a greater good project that will help promote "UNITY"... More than anything thank you for doing this project and sharing with us as a reminder of how beautiful our country is!!!

[@chwayitapetse5109]

the lady doing "'ey yelele" sounds so angelic.

[@TheSpaniel101]

What an awesome and fantastic tribute to the wonder that is Nelson Mandela. Happy 94th birthday Madiba. Well done NMMU.

[@ThePUMACAMP]

Beautiful performance! Here you listen to the voices of the Rainbow Nation at its best. I hope Madiba could enjoy it at his 95th birthday again.

[@MsYandie]

This video is on point, so sad that i am only seeing all these lovely videos by NMMU in 2015...

[@marulatree101]

I saw this on SABC2 Morning Live this morning ! Very cool, well done!

[@maleselawilliam9929]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@kgotsobopape2918]

Akona nd Ken ...you guys look so serious in this video.....hahahaha im still as impressed at NMMU choir as i was at kuesta

[@itumelengkganare7195]

so you guys just have meetings somewhere thinking of ways to bring tears to our eyes. . its going to be hard leaving this university one day

[@mariaanbuckle5177]

Amazing video - sounds and looks absolute stunning!! Well done NMMU choir - you make us proud. Happy Birthday Madiba, may there be many more .....

[@woutervanwyk117]

What a great performance! Thanks NMMU.

[@justinbeukes6743]

got goosebumps from this

[@tsepom455]

Still great in 2020. ❤️🇿🇦🔥

[@thembanapakade]

All I can say is Wow a befitting tribute to our Tata

[@MsWalter500]

Fantástico, lindo, maravilhoso. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🥁🥁❤️❤️🌹🌹🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Deladem1000]

wow! wow! wow!. Madiba really deserves this.!

[@orangegenie2813]

Go NMMU! Top of the line and first class! Love your flash mobs too! I return to this video so much it's way fun and hard to pry away from...so well done. Love this! Keep up the great music!

[@NelsonMandelaUniversity]

We are glad that you like it so much Orange Genie!

[@finn7730]

so beautiful, excited to study there.

[@maxhangaschannel7448]

Beautiful

[@roscherademeyer9128]

Wow Amazing soooo glad to be part of this University

[@lesleymtho]

I thoroughly enjoyed this music video....real tribute to an icon sang by a choir which embodies Mandela's rainbow nation....well done NMMU

[@ffelaar]

Absolutely stunning performance ...

[@ntando26]

Second time watching this and it is still beautiful and amazing..

[@boobznstuf]

Awesome stuff guys...........

[@relebogilesibulele4236]

great voices, this choir is good. proud to be an nmmu student

[@benbecm706]

Incredible performance, Magnificent Message. Thank you Madiba. Greetings from Mèxico

[@guydauncey]

Beautifully written, beautifully sung. So many thanks, Madiba!

[@Backatwon]

Beautifully done ......much respect !

[@motlatsimolefe1077]

Beautiful....

[@ZwaiBala]

Very good. Sounds good and looks good too. Well done!

[@benbecm706]

Increible interpretaciòn, Magnifico Mensaje. Gracias Madiba. Un saludo desde Mèxico.

[@MrNobleAWESOME]

This is what Mandela stands for unity among all. It is a pity that we all have to go against each other instead of living in peace.

[@ChooseU4ever]

love this

[@jlulu1478]

OMG! the chill and the goosebumps

[@2010matric]

as a fellow NMMU student, i would just like to say that this is amazing! this has made me proud and i think you guys rock!

[@InnesPotgieter]

Hi @Barbara Hallman, no the sheet music is not available since the medley was compiled by and for the NMMU choir. We put it together ourselves, and also worked out the choreography, so we thus have nothing on paper, as is usually the case with traditional medleys. Regards.

[@Jute411]

great video guys...happy birthday Tata Madiba :-)

[@MrSizwe19]

outstanding performance....well done NMMU

[@its_me_tabs]

Long live Rolihlahla Mandela ❤

[@ziziphosawula4132]

I get goosebumps whenever I watch this 😭😭😍

[@yamkelayammy]

Ncooow so great ❤❤❤m proud to be a nmu student

[@vanessafeltham1202]

Awesome 👏 👏👏👏👏fantas👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@Jindorek]

Astounding. Blew my socks off. Well Done !

[@johannesschoeppe7485]

Wonderfull...!!!!

[@Aussietari]

BEAUTIFUL.♥I have Shivers just Listening to these Students Voices, joined together in TOTAL & COMPLETE Harmony. :-) An International-World Standard Choir. Keep up the GR8 Work & Thank You for Uploading this. :-D

[@jangreyling9590]

This performance by the NMMU Choir is 100% representative of our most beautiful South Africa and our people. Set time aside, get you tickets today at Computicket, South Africa and see these talented, vibrant youngsters in action at aCHOIRed Taste - beKOOR 2016 on Satuday 13 August 2016, at GrandWest Arena, Cape Town ---- ONE night only. Visit www.achoiredtaste.com. See you there.

[@krishanoberoi]

so uplifting

[@garyglood9880]

Wonderful!

[@beverleyburkett]

Great tribute!! Well done NMMU choir!

[@genius1er]

just great

[@luthodinisile9536]

oh this is beautiful

[@Mandilakhe.Blankete]

Stunning...

[@gedeonmpoku2683]

Magnifique

[@chrisopperman7595]

This was beautiful! Goosebump stuff! Might have teared up a bit too :’)

[@thabanindlovu2334]

🌈 nation what a lovely group of young people celebrating freedom, architecture of apetheird are ashamed where they are now!

[@TheDannyrum]

wow! amazing...

[@mikefynn]

Awesome, goose bumps galore. Well done to all involved. Nicely shot & great recording.

[@alun84davies82]

As a Welshman and as an ex member of the Welsh Guards Choir (Bottom Bass), I loved to be a small part of such a beautiful sound. Later, I saw in London a musical called 'Ipi Tombi' and was so blown away by the sound of South Africa I eventually saw the show 13 times! Since then. The early 70's, I have loved the sound and this choir are outstanding. PS if you want to see a brilliant A3 drawing of Nelson Mandela go to natashasportraits on Instagram and leave a comment....Winnie Mandela loved it!

[@belindaxaba5202]

that how its should be, Its tough, but we came far!!

[@IgnitiusNtsane]

WOW!! this is beautifull

[@Mrserls]

Fantastic!!! Well done NMMU Gave me goosebumps

[@tandilendevu3688]

omw!! beautiful!!!

[@ritax2k]

!...very interesting...just love it..really!!!...a worthy tribute..!

[@Yamnkelaniyonela]

Amazing!!!

[@Yamnkelaniyonela]

Im leaving Rhodes, NMMU here I come!! !Amazing stuff

[@siyavuyamakatise7462]

FLY NMMU FLY#got love this

[@marulatree101]

Great video not sure how he will get to see it...oh well happy Bday Madiba! I enjoyed it

[@natalieillanesnoguei]

Perfect!!!!

[@francosmith4935]

Excellent

[@barbarajepson8463]

I got very teary hearing this!

[@aldirvitoria6568]

this song is a tribute to Mandela and all the tribes of peace and love. 'm Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. KZbin What Love (Aldir)What Is Love Aldir

[@mworldnetwork]

Nelson Mandela Tribute ᴴᴰ (18 July 1918 -- 5 December 2013)

[@samkelomalgas1244]

That's what i call music!!

[@bonolomorebodi6129]

Very nice

[@DivineLoubayi]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elbymarashule6677]

Fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sisonkemlamla8403]

wooooow nice, i gve you 100% guyz

[@luyakhamaziyana1621]

mhhh wooow fantastic !

[@ritahamacher3144]

Gänsehautmoment

[@molemoleteka4014]

and some m/f had the nerve to dislike this video... Zonk' izizwe ziyakuqala, zonke ziyakucina. Ngek' abekhon' omunye onjengawe Phinde abekhona futhi, Phinde lafuthi futhi, Siyakubonga Sibane soNsundu wonke wonke womhlaba, Siyakubonga Sibane soLuntu lomhlaba wonke wonke jikelele. Lala Ngoxolo Tata