Reacting To South African National Anthem

[@samanthadyer1899]

Not sure if anyone else has posted this, but these are the lyrics Nkosi sikelel'iAfrika Maluphakanyisw'uphondo lwayo Yizwa imithandazo yethu Nkosi sikelela Thina lusapho lwayo Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso O fedise dintwa la matshwenyeho O se boloke (Ntate) O se boloke Setjhaba sa heso Setjhaba sa South Afrika (South Afrika) Uit die blou van onse hemel Uit die diepte van ons see Oor ons ewige gebergtes Waar die kranse antwoord gee Sounds to call to come together And united we shall stand Let us live and strive for freedom In South Africa our land

[@julieah1000]

African national anthems are a prayer 🙏🏾

[@Sihlesworld569]

Nkosi sikeleli africa does not mean the lion sikeleli africa, it means god bless africa

[@jackdoc7815]

First part is a pryer, second part describe the country and the third part is about the union. Love it ❤

[@LocalChristian7]

The translation is messed up it says war where it should say waar which means where lol.

[@OriginalPuro]

Thank you!

[@anzellstoop218]

Our anthem is a prayer. And I am proud of it. I love it.

[@deidrepotberg3295]

So sooo proud,united we stand

[@nonduhshecks3296]

Yep❤.....As we continue to pray for the Bokkes.

[@bigmantingzz757]

Although it consists of different language. Its comes together as one beautiful message

[@lehapanamaleto6059]

Amen🙏We should bring back "Hoza Moya o inqwele" in our Anthem 🇿🇦

[@Evelynokwa]

First time listening to it our Ugandan anthem is also a prayer but in English only

[@Boom_Boom_rxn]

*IsiXhosa* / *IsiZulu* Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika *(God bless Africa)* Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo *(May her glory be lifted up)* Yizwa imithandazo yethu *(Hear our prayers)* Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo *(God bless us, your children)* *Sesotho* Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso *(God protect our nation)* O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho *(End all the wars and the killings)* O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso *(Protect us, Protect our nation)* Setjhaba sa South Africa, South Africa *(The nation of South Africa, South Africa)* *Afrikaans* Uit die blou van onse hemel *(Out of the blue sky)* Uit die diepte van ons see *(From the depths of our seas)* Oor ons ewige gebergtes *(Over our everlasting mountains)* Waar die kranse antwoord gee *(where the echoing cliffs resound)* *English* Sounds the call to come together And united we shall stand Let us live and strive for freedom In South Africa our land

[@TshepisoMagomane]

On the sesotho part, I think it would have made greater sense if you wrote sotho since that part includes all sotho languages. ( sesotho, setswana, sepedi)

[@lebo5281]

@TshepisoMagomane The stanza is in Sesotho, all of it.

[@TshepisoMagomane]

@lebo5281 fact remains, all three are included there. We can go word for word and see. The difference is 0.0001. If you can ask each member of the 3, they will probably tell you they sing it based on their own language . Mosotho: Morena boloka sechaba sa heso. Motswana: Morena boloka setshaba sa heso. Mopedi: Morena boloka setšhaba sa gešo.

[@lebo5281]

@TshepisoMagomane No. The fact that we can all understand the stanza does not mean it was written in our languages, the pronunciation too, is a guide. Setswana: Morena boloka setšhaba sa gaetsho, o fedise dintwa le matshwenyego. Northern Sesotho: Morena boloka setšhaba sa gešu, o fediše dintwa le matshwenyego. Southern Sesotho: Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, o fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho. We would have probably chosen different words even, if this stanza was indeed written in Setswana.

[@TshepisoMagomane]

@lebo5281 6 le 9 lebza. Depends on which angle you view it from. To me, same.

[@Shantz-rw1xi]

The singer who sang the national anthem is Zolani Mahola she used to sing in an amazing group called - Freshly Ground, do check the music out an amazing voice indeed❤

[@MichelleF1320]

For context, Americans will know her and her group from their colab with Shakira on Waka-waka for the 2010 soccer world cup.

[@anitadeclerck6000]

I could not see her but recognised her voice immediately. What a voice!

[@divine-by-zero]

Good god, Zolani’s voice - GOOSEBUMPS!! She is so amazing ♥️

[@na_ladyliz5055]

All these years, I was calling her Freshly ground🙃😢

[@_Luanne]

They (Freshly Ground) won an MTV Award a few years ago 🎉

[@anzellstoop218]

No other country will convince me to leave South Africa. I am proud of our county. There is no place on earth like this. The sun, the food, nature, ALL the different dishes but my favorite the cultures and people. Its the best place on earth!! #proudlySA oh and the other thing is how we can find the humor in EVERYTHING!!!

[@thutonnena3092]

Sis, I feel you.❤❤❤❤

[@marimavrodaris8827]

And the wine

[@anitadeclerck6000]

Same here...I am a very proud South African and will not move, no matter what.

[@rachelmmifi2166]

Beautiful

[@jameschapman5989]

God planted me here, and I will bloom here

[@AneesaDavids-j3c]

The guy with his eyes closed is the captain of our national rugby team, Springboks. His name is Siya Kolisi. An amazing, humble most awesome role model ever. Brilliant rugby player, outstanding leader and spectacular human all round. : )) Your channel is great - may it grow from strength to strength.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you

[@OneStilettoAtATime]

He truly is such an inspirational leader. You can see the respect his team has for him. He embodies "united we shall stand" because he has shown what unity can do and I agree is an incredible role model for all.

[@basi82]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE Google his life story. He has a foundation. Siya Kolisi.

[@MysticRose24]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE that rugby team have just won the rugby World Cup on Saturday night 🏆🏆🏆🏆🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@arindajacobs7931]

It is so awesome to see your reactions to our country, our rugby team, the gees and our national anthem. It's such a refreshing view of our country.

[@edith1705]

The most beautiful anthem in the world. I am not even South African.

[@robbynweimann5709]

❤

[@peterpharoahartist]

I love how you're embracing our culture, so awesome! Welcome to our family 🇿🇦

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you! 😃

[@northbreeze0198]

I don't know what to say. I as a Swede gets goosebumps every time hearing this anthem. It's such passion it's almost unbelievable

[@SarahDuToit-c9y]

As a South African this makes me tearful each and every time I hear or sing it. Our people and our country are beautiful ❤

[@leonardobarnes8031]

Me too...I😢

[@ThePrae27]

I cannot sing it without tearing. It is so powerful and beautiful. Proudly South African🇿🇦

[@ThandiMofokeng-z5n]

We are singing in Zulu/Xhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English. It’s a prayer for God to protect his people and prosper this land #ProudlySouthAfrican

[@katieabrahams3900]

Our anthem is our prayer to God...to guide and guard over us at all times. We know there are problems but God is with us and we are in the palm of His hand. Love my country. Go BOKKE!!!🇿🇦

[@Marin_Kitagawa]

It's 6 languages my bru

[@deidrepotberg3295]

Amen

[@nthapetlala7822]

​@@Marin_Kitagawa Probably 7 Languages, if you include all the 3 Sotho Languages

[@tankisommasa8064]

God 🙏 s praying south Africa togetherness and peace 🎉,new south Africa peace and love togetherness 🇿🇦🏉🏆

[@Thundermeyer77]

foolish thinking

[@susanstemmet607]

I am an South African, not being biased , but I do feel we have the best national anthem in the world. Every time I hear it, I still get goosebumps.

[@mpedi_mo]

Same here,it doesn't get old...I get goosebumps everytime and a bit emotional

[@susanlarhubarbe9475]

Another Susan agrees with you 💯💗!!

[@ashleighharrison9193]

Also, how beautiful is our flag😍

[@susanstemmet607]

@@ashleighharrison9193 have to agree, we do have one of the most beautiful and recognizable flags.

[@karenstephanus9907]

I echo that ✊🏼🇿🇦🙏🏻

[@jubjub2743]

Your comments have made me cry. So pleased you love the anthem! And we're through to the semi's in the World Cup. So, so proud to be South African

[@jamesmay1900]

Thank you for loving our anthem sir! It's in 5 different languages: Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English.

[@craigbritz1684]

Its in 3 languages- Zulu, Afrikaans and English

[@kgwnan]

@@craigbritz1684 it’s for languages Sesotho, English, Afrikaans and Zulu/Xhosa

[@kgwnan]

Four

[@craigbritz1684]

​@@kgwnan Ok, I thought it was just Zulu, English and Afrikaans

[@eugene-knows-stuff]

Dude, thank you so so much for highlighting South Africa and the beauty of our country. Rugby has brought our nation together in a way nothing else has. As you probably know by now, our country still has many social and economic challenges but I have not experienced anything in recent times that has warmed my heart as much and made my day as amazing as seeing an american football player showing so much interest and love for our country and the sport of rugby. I subbed after watching only 1 of your videos. I'm sure there are many South Africans who have watched your videos who are willing to assist you with any questions you have about rugby, and I am one of them. So reach out any time man. AMERICA needs a rugby team dog! Your country is filled with extremely tough men and I know without even thinking much about it that the US can become a leading rugby nation but it needs someone like you with the passion you already have for our game to make it happen! I think you have what it takes man! You are so right when you say its a tough sport, for real men. The hits these boys take match after match and be ready for another battle in as little as a week, like when they compete in the rugby world cup (ongoing at the moment), is truly astounding. And a lot of our boys have professional careers exceeding 10 years! The Boks are competing against England in the semi-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday 21 October '23 at 9pm GMT+2. Its going to be a very tough encounter because England is looking good at the moment, but I have all the faith that our boys can go to the final where we will more than likely be up against New Zealand. And boy oh boy, is that going to be something. Both South Africa and New Zealand have won the trophy 3 times, more than any other teams competing, by a long shot. So all things point to a stunning final if we beat England this saturday. New Zealand is arguably the most dangerous team in the world when it comes to rugby. They are unpredictable and I have seen them win matches coming out from half time with a huge score deficit and win the match. So they can never ever be underestimated. Again thank you so much for bring a foreighner's "freshmen" perspective to the game. God bless!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you

[@eugene-knows-stuff]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE Another thing I forgot to mention, and not sure if you know this. But due to the apartheid era South Africa was banned from competing in the 1st and 2nd world cup tournaments, 1987 and 1991. Apartheid was a horrible injustice by the then governments, but the Boks were arguably at their very best during those times.

[@jasmineblair5009]

Our national anthem brings me to tears every time! Loving your channel! So happy younare enjoying it here in our beautiful country ❤

[@enekabrannon9226]

Zolani Mahola is amazing. She used to sing in Freshly ground. Her music is beautiful as she. Our anthem is the best anthem. Thank you for talking about it. All our households stand and sing it so proudly. We love our people, our country, and our anthem ❤ Welcome to your new home 🎉

[@ipostsongs5305]

you guys have done a brilliant job answering all his questions , maybe he could react to one of freshly ground songs.

[@arnodk2852]

Freshly Ground's song 'I'd Like' is so damn beautiful.

[@brianowies4417]

The antham is sang in 5 difference languages proudly South African

[@craigbritz1684]

no. its 3 different languages

[@Anel7407]

O dear me. Sir. It's in 5 different languages. I know it for sure and I am not even South African. I am Namibian.

[@GeminiJune0608]

We are praying, while singing. That's how good our NationalAnthem is❤

[@michellevanheerden7148]

Tears in my eyes. Just beautiful. We are truly a United nation. This lady is Zolani. She has her own band called Freshly Ground. Awesome music. Ons Hemel is blou is n ons bloed is groen. South Africa OUR LAND. 🎉🎉🎉 Most beautiful country with the best people in the world.

[@deliacolquhoun2845]

We won!! Semi finals here we are.🇿🇦

[@chadbosch3884]

Suuii

[@deliacolquhoun2845]

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[@dougie_main]

You make Africa & black nations proud.

[@deliacolquhoun2845]

🌎 ❤️ 🌍

[@ndabezithahlophe187]

We were so close 29-28 😫 I was on the edge of my seat😅 But at the end,we won🇿🇦🔥

[@Joe_Ndlozi]

You're seriously the coolest. Your "reactions videos" are so natural not forced and we South Africans totally vibe with how you connect with us. Black Americans and us South Africans share a similar history and struggles and you're not the only one from the States who's felt right at home here. A bunch of vloggers who moved from the US have echoed the same sentiment feeling at home in South Africa. So, no doubt this land is totally your home. Much love fam! 💙❤

[@emmanuelparsotam5028]

today is our proudest moment beating France when it counted as hosts on home soil. we are a resilient nation and you can see it in siya kolisi's team bounce back team 2nd half kings of rugby #strongertogether I love my country with a passion we are still young democracy and growing up 28 yrs now. love cpt

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Appreciate the heartfelt comment family!

[@jessicaleroux2229]

Thank you for highlighting how amazing South Africa is. Welcome to our family! ❤

[@kabousleroux9157]

God bless Africa May her glory be lifted high Hear our petitions Lord bless us, your children God, we ask You to protect our nation Intervene and end all conflicts Protect us, protect our nation Protect South Africa, South Africa Out of the blue of our heavens Out of the depths of our seas Over our everlasting mountains Where the echoing crags resound Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.

[@nhlanhlongeleza]

Thank you ❤😊

[@ripe_avo_gaming]

There could be 10 South Africans in the entire stadium. You will hear them. No one can take away our pride as a nation. Big ups for exploring our beautiful country. Always welcome bro

[@Silenttarget]

Love your videos on South Africa. But damn I love South Africa even more, especially when we stand together, it is Amazing!!!

[@thandekamaqungo9975]

Thank you for the love and respect for our South African National Anthem. As said in the comments below, it is a prayer in 5 different South African languages, (our rainbow nation with 11 official languages). The singer leading the National Anthem is a South African singer, songwriter, actress and storyteller, Zolani Mahola, who was the lead singer in a music group called Freshly Ground.

[@yasmeenalli6378]

And you'd know her voice from Waka Waka...

[@sharondutoit7610]

I didn't know that, I just love Freshly ground. Awesome

[@mcduffthompson9455]

It's a united national anthem with different languages representing our different cultures

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

Maybe 5 languages

[@KoketsoMosiapoa-yl2gv]

The languages there is Xhosa,Sotho, Afrikaans and English....even in our churches we do sing it coz it's a big national prayer that brings us South Africans together

[@The_Darkest1]

Thank you for showcasing our National Anthem 🇿🇦 And yes, despite some of the bad stuff we have in south Africa, it's 💯 true that when this Anthem plays, all walks of life join in and sing it. I'm proud of my country. And last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS BOKKE ON WINNING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP! 🇿🇦 We are proud of you

[@llewellynoosthuizen7149]

Thank you for this video, we take take something like our anthem for granted. The dude with his eyes closed is our captain, a living LEGEND. If you want to experience South Africa in full force, learrn the game of rugby, support your province and jump right into the culture. You can thank me later.

[@tibbydudeza]

Our national flag and anthem came about in a very short time because we needed to acknowledge that our country entering it's new era iof peace and reconciliation was the sum of all it's people - hence the national anthem consists of a traditional African hymn and part of the previous national anthem. The national flag itself was designed in a week by one man a few days it was always meant as an interim design for the new govt but it sort of grew on all of us. A complicated country we live in, but I would live anywhere else.

[@sihamgrigiz4410]

Thank YOU for the positive views about a country. We really do love our Narional Anthem. No matter what went before or After

[@nkatekochauke7429]

Thanks so much for loving our national anthem . The first part sung in the anthem is I Xhosa, the second is Sesotho Language, then Afrikaans and English. The Xhosa and Sesotho is a prayer that God bless our nation, our continent South Africa . It's really more of a prayer than a song and you emotionally get involved when you sing it because of our historical background.... thanks so much for spicing it the best you could❤ May God bless you too...

[@NokuthulaNcwayiba]

This is my favourite video of all the videos youve made, thanks so much for loving our anthem as much as we do ❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching family!

[@inavogel626]

You are so very welcome to be here and be one of us. We are really very free to worship the Lord God.

[@MynameisLee1995]

I love our national anthem as a child i grew up learning and singing it for every game and respecting it and the meaning of the words every part of it is beautiful.

[@bluesnow368]

What I love is that in a short national anthem of 4 versus, they incorporated all of us. And now sign language is our 12th official language.

[@Qairomuso]

It's actually a prayer for Africa as a whole... For God to bless Africa and hear our prayers, end all strife (wars) and protect us... and the Then about the beautiful land and then it motivates for us to unify as a country... It is beautiful indeed❤

[@kingslayerjamar312]

What a game against France damn but than we did it again 🏈🐐🇿🇦 my blood is greeen

[@jhelm1712]

That's why these players play the way they do , Passion , Pride and love for this country and its people !! God Bless!!

[@matildalengwati8350]

Wow listened to the background sing along at the stadium it felt like everyone was south African.. Amazing right there, there were already victory signs 4 me... Thank you for loving our country. Ur new home 😊... GOD BLESS US ALL 🎉🎉🎉

[@michellevanheerden7148]

Yeah. Crying tears of joy. 5 languages. Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English. This is a prayer to God. Thanks for the love man. It's so nice to see people especially from the USA who appreciate us instead of making fun of us. So much respect for you

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@johannaisaacs5686]

I'm South African.this is a prayer for our people for peace and unity

[@emeraldemerald6459]

Man you made me cry with this reaction. The passion they show is really absolutely beautiful! 😭

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Couldn't agree more!

[@emeraldemerald6459]

So nice of you to actually reply. I'm half Namibian half South African. My dad's from SA. Namibia is SA's sister country. Google about Namibia and get some info. Basically we're die hard Bokke as well. 😊

[@haaniemd]

My anthem my people my country😊 🇿🇦💖

[@OneStilettoAtATime]

As a South African. Hearing our national anthem from the match again made me tear up and I immediately put my hand to my chest. When we watched this play for the match at a restaurant, it was a diverse crowd and we sang every lyric in every language as loudly and passionately as possible. You don't care if you're tone-deaf or are shy. When our anthem plays we sing proud and loud with our entire spirit.

[@ndlovuhthandokuhle3247]

I am glad that you and your family you have moved to your mother land,so this national anthem is yours too brother.

[@Rob-tt4ep]

Zolani Mahola was the lead vocalist for an internationally famous band called Freshly Ground. She has now launched an all-female band, The Feminine Force. The Rainbow Nation (South Africa) has 11 official languages.

[@bandile21]

The original song (first verse) is actually a hymn... very spiritual. It’s also in 5 different languages

[@craigbritz1684]

3 actually

[@tenillewilliams2926]

you're making me cry watching you react to this:) Our anthem is the most beautiful

[@lynettecronning4403]

Me too, love this tribute to our beautiful Anthem ❤

[@YouWell2]

I love how enthusiastic you have come to be about South Africa... may you find major love and success in your new home. Ungomnye wethu(you are one of us now)❤

[@tiaan1416]

Bro i really appreciate your hardwork and effort in making these videos , every time i watch one of your videos it makes me so proud to see other people (like you) appreciate our sport.If you have any questions about rugby or South Africa I'm here to help you .(i do play rugby myself ) Much love💚💛

[@nkemelengtlhatsi9772]

🇿🇦 Go Bokkie we're all behind you proudly South African🇿🇦

[@sonnikaskytopaz9406]

This is made me cry❤❤ so proud of our country. Thank you for the positive reaction to our anthem

[@gugunkosi9481]

This reaction is deep bra. As South Africans we feel immense pride when we sing this. It really brings us together . I’m sad to hear that some black Americans can’t relate to this . But we have 4 languages in national anthem. Talk about diversity ❤. Plus we won?! We don’t sing that to play

[@MGMSACADEMIC]

They can't relate to the US national anthem.

[@gugunkosi9481]

@@MGMSACADEMIC yes, they don’t feel pride like we do when we sing our national anthem . I do know they can’t relate with their own ✨🙂

[@nicolepierre2013]

Our anthem makes me cry each time we sing it at these events. I truly believe that when we sing it together we are basically crying saying how much we love our country with all its problems. And pleading that we would want our country to succeed in everything.

[@sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652]

Love you my brother for the kind words for our country. You and your family are 100% one of us and a TRUE SOUTH AFRICAN. We love you AMAZING family!

[@chantellestrobos5420]

I am just so Inlove with our anthem the meaning is just beautiful... I always tear up

[@j96569]

I actually learned Nkosi sikelei Afrika in Afrikaans (guess my age😂) - which does not help me sing it, but because of that I understand the words. It's not just a beautiful song, but a beautiful prayer. I'm so glad they made the amalgamation of the songs, because it is beautiful and shows us as The Rainbow Nation.

[@nthabiqueenb5726]

Hey. Saw you guys today at the farmers market. Hope you enjoyed it there 😍🥰❤👋

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Yes we really did and the food was great.

[@martinmbokazi8372]

South Africa is your home too brother. Warm welcome to you and your family.

[@estellegreef4263]

The lyrics employ the five most populous of South Africa's eleven official languages - isiXhosa (first stanza, first two lines), isiZulu (first stanza, last two lines), seSotho (second stanza), Afrikaans (third stanza) and English (final stanza).

[@robbynweimann5709]

❤

[@SechabaNthoba-gp9mp]

The composer of the zulu part is Enoch Sontonga (lord rest his soul) nd the legendary people who added sesotho ,afrikaans and english much respect.. its a prayer and hopefully with this prayer one day we will be united globally ❤😊

[@DaineRic299]

Zolani Mahola is the singer, she's from a very good (in my opinion) South African band from Cape Town called Freshly Ground. I highly reccomend that everyone checks them out, particularly Doo Bee Doo and Nomvula

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

I was a kid when freshly ground were making waves, barely understood English nor Xhosa. Listening to their music back damn! They truely are just exceptional.

[@nomafasinetile3857]

She's now doing solo projects

[@bilkees8151]

And Potbelly!

[@Camagwinee]

Zolani is from New Brighton (or is it KwaZakhele), PE. And I like their song "I'd Like" with the instruments and everything ❤🥺

[@samanthapitso9405]

Zolani is the same lady who sang Waka Waka with Shakira for 2010 world cup

[@jessj7735]

The SA national anthem makes me cry every time. It's so beautiful

[@nikkidavey8241]

Aaaaw I love your reaction 😊 Always get emotional with our anthem. ❤🇿🇦❤

[@Prrishim04]

The anthem is a prayer to God to bring peace In our nation and togetherness regardless of skin colour or background (that’s the summary and it’s sang in 4 languages.

[@cindymngomezulu2914]

Thank you for appreciating and loving our country🇿🇦. South Africa would LOVE to have you come and visit🙏🏾.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you

[@decisionfairy8321]

Our Famous singer shes makes most lovely songs ever voice like angel n her smile is beautiful

[@hazelem1266]

Four different languages in one anthem 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika. God bless Africa.

[@jameswyatt4443]

It’s actually 5

[@craigbritz1684]

@@jameswyatt4443 No its 3

[@jameswyatt4443]

@@craigbritz1684 No, look it up. The first verse is half Xhosa and half Zulu. The second verse is Sotho. The third verse is Afrikaans. And the forth verse is English.

[@francoisvanderwalt1456]

She is a singer from the South African band called Freshly Grround. They rock do check them out. I have tears in my eyes watching this! I might be wron but I think they sing in Pedi, Tswana, Afrikaans and then English. Please fellow South Africans correct me if I'm wrong

[@aydenolyfant]

An amazing anthem, sang in xhosa, Zulu, sotho, afrikaans and english

[@craigbritz1684]

Correction : its in Zulu, Afrikaans and English

[@joshualewis6756]

The order of the languages are Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans and English. The hymn speaks to all South Africans regardless of race and also asks God to bless Africa 🥰

[@mikemabhena5737]

Well come brother. This is truly home for you and your family❤

[@tracyphoenixx]

😂❤Love this dude, your reactions are fire it's been a while I watched genuine emotions in the reaction videos

[@llaniswanepoel2452]

Our anthem represents everyone in our rainbow nation. 🇿🇦

[@niccimoodley5467]

Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica ❤ “I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.”

[@kimdhotman9199]

"UBUNTU" is what describes South Africa, you can google the meaning. Thanks for viewing the strength and unity of our countries anthem❤️🇿🇦

[@ashleighharrison9193]

She's the lead singer from a group called "Freshly Ground". And that guy with his eyes closed is the Captian. There are several languages used in the Anthem and they are not all just versions of the English part. I would recommend googling what each verse means. ❤ thank you for saying such nice things about our Anthem and Country. Couldn't be more proud🇿🇦

[@PrativaGovender]

#proudlysouthafrican It’s the most beautiful anthem in the world 🙏🏾

[@stephaniecalvert1097]

South Africa has the most beautiful Anthem. This Anthem unites all South Africans. We love it.

[@Dumizulu_Rain]

The best National Anthem /Prayer, Cry to God to save Africa and Send the Messiah, especially where it says maluphakanyis'uphondo lwayo(lift up it's horn/Shofar) , it means let it's deliverer come

[@globalglobesearth5484]

What u saw and experienced is how it is, I stay in Johannesburg, this is how us South Africans are... Thanx for ur channel, for showing the world how South Africa really is. I'm Proudly South African. ✌

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@advocatepuleng]

Our national anthem is a prayer. Go bokke! Go bokke!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

It’s beautiful

[@anneteviljoen3773]

Thank you for acknowledging the beauty and passion of our people. NO matter what happens and no matter the difficulties we face, I am grateful to live in this beautiful country with our beautiful people.

[@cornievandermerwe4152]

The singer, in what looks to be Xhosa traditional wear, is the great Xolani Mahola, the lead vocalist of the band Freshly Ground (unfortunately they are no longer active, a real shame because their music is amazing). The "guy with his eyes closed" is our rugby national captain. Siya Kholisi, who will lead our team later tonight in the quarter final of the rugby world cup. I know you are going to watch it

[@tobekasipambo3399]

Zolani Mahola not Xolani

[@LadykillerPIX]

the way you reacted to our anthem, is testament that even if you dont understand what is being said... you FEEL it. Heart and soul. i love my country and i love the people in it

[@stlouisix3]

The singeress was part of a band called Freshlyground for a long time. The first stanza was in Xhösä, her pronunciation was perfect. It's a hymn asking for God, the Holy Trinity's assistance. It's a prayer asking for God's mercy and also thanking God for the beauty of the varied geography of the country of South Äfricä and the final part in English is of course about all South Äfricäns standing united to strive for freedom🕊🕊🕊. ☦📜⛑👑✝

[@Camagwinee]

Its refreshing to see her sing and then they show Siya Kholisi afterwards. It's a nice seeing folks from GQ/PE

[@stlouisix3]

are you from Port Elizabeth?@@Camagwinee I know the city well.

[@reya_skye]

Our anthem is a prayer to God to bless and protect South Africa, and to protect us because we're her children🙏🏻 the anthem captures the essence of what it means to be a South African.

[@mfundolek-mh1ve]

Thats the best national anthem in the world

[@youme1414]

I am not going to lie it sounds like cultural song.

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

@@youme1414 AS IT SHOULD!!!!

[@youme1414]

@@nomagcisacawe3297 Yes, not an anthem. Is that okay?

[@larap.1850]

I LOVED your video. Thank you so much for making it. I love South Africa too. I hope you are still here.

[@deliacolquhoun2845]

We are going to win today. Then onto the semifinals.

[@Ruwei_Lan]

Such a beautiful anthem and I'm proud of it its a beautiful prayer❤❤

[@emmanuelmbele9355]

That is our prayer and the Springboks sing it with their hearts. It is sung in 4 languages. ( Isizulu, Sesotho Afrikaans and English)

[@arhadi-mt3fs]

Incorrect sir 5 languages, Xhosa man who wrote this national Anthem.

[@clementmpushe5957]

@@arhadi-mt3fs I've noticed that they are trying to erase our language. Basically everything they now hear in Xhosa is Zulu. I don't even think they know who wrote that national anthem. It was two great Xhosa visionaries in Enoch Sontonga and S.E.K Mqhayi. I think the English inflated their egos too much and it was deliberate( that's the story for another time!!!)

[@nomagcisacawe3297]

@@clementmpushe5957 Sanuhoya yonkinto. By now we know the Zulus claim everything, regardless of history and timelines.

[@nellasquare2092]

@@clementmpushe5957right! Xhosa is being erased but was written by uMxhosa! It’s interesting to watch!

[@nellasquare2092]

@@nomagcisacawe3297I think we need to otherwise we shall be erased from history while watch.

[@AndyK1970]

I always choke up singing our anthem, it is very powerful song. The bearded gent with his eyes closed is Siya Kholisi, the captain of the Springboks. He (and the whole team) always sings with great emotion. Before our first match of the World Cup, Siya had tears on his cheeks during the anthem.

[@DaineRic299]

the languages of our anthem is isiXhosa (Xhosa) which is the first 2 lines, isiZulu (Zulu), seSotho (Sotho, pronounced Soo-too), Afrikaans and English in that order for the verses

[@sonkemakhathini9683]

Our languages are so similar that those first 2 lines can also be isiZulu

[@nellasquare2092]

Wrong! The language of origin is IsiXhosa later adapted into IsiZulu.

[@DaineRic299]

@@nellasquare2092 thank you for correcting me, i was born a couple years after the national anthem was formalised. glad i learnt something today🙌🏻

[@kwakhanyazamokuhlerauzela9373]

​@@sonkemakhathini9683No isiXhosa

[@kwakhanyazamokuhlerauzela9373]

​@@nellasquare2092Wrong!!!

[@zaingazi3548]

Excellent..!!! Thank you for this most heartfelt reaction. It makes me proud to be south african.

[@stephdegoede8316]

Dunno if someone commented this below, but the other thing I love about the anthem is that (like the national flag), if a combination of a prayer song which was sung during the struggle (apartheid) era by Black people, who wanted freedom, peace and protection. The Afrikaans and English parts are kept from the old regime's anthem. The anthem is a living memory that once as a nation we were divided, but then came together for a new harmony. (The flag retained the red, white and blue of the old Dutch & English regimes, and added the black, green and gold which were the colours of the PAC and ANC).

[@ZAR_72]

Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika by Enoch Sontonga. Morena boloka by Moses Mphahlele. It's a very spiritual song. Fun fact: even though it was written by a South African it was adopted by many Bantu countries as a national anthem post colonialism. South Africa was the last country to adopt it as a national anthem post Apartheid. You can call it a Bantu national cry to The Most High 😁 You should play Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika and Morena Boloka with subtitles to get the meaning of the song

[@emmanuelparsotam5028]

thank brother Enoch and Moses I receive that prophecy over our country cry the beloved country amen

[@daleenengelbrecht4861]

To me the whole anthem is like a religious experience

[@emmanuelparsotam5028]

@@daleenengelbrecht4861 that was a good game I love sa rugby amabokkke

[@leevisagie4856]

Here is a little help if you would like to learn the pronounciation of the words. Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika. (Lord bless Africa) N CORE SEA … SICK E LE-LI….. AFRIKA. Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, (Let her Spirit be raised!) MA LOO PUG A KNEE SUE .. OOH PAWN DOOR .. LL WHY YO, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, (Let our prayers be heard) YEEZ WHY .. E ME TON DAZO .. YEAH TWO, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. (Lord bless us her family) N CORE SEA.. SICK E LE-LA .. TEA NA .. LOO SA POUR LL WHY YO. Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, (Lord save the nation of ours) MOO RENA .. BOO LOO KA .. SEA CHA BA SA HAIR SUE, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, (Stop the wars & suffering) OHH FE DEE SE .. DEAN TWA, LEE .. MATS WHEN YEAH HOO, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso (Save it, save it, our nation) OHH SEA .. BOO LOO KE, OHH SEA .. BOO LOO KE.. SEA CHA BA SA HAIR SUE Setjahaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika. (Our nation South Africa) SEA CHA BA ..SA, SOUTH AFRIKA .. SOUTH AFRIKA. Uit die blou van onse hemel, (Out of the blue of our heavens) EIGHT.. DEE.. BLOW.. FUN.. ORN.. SA.. HERE.. MILL, Uit die diepte van ons see, (From the depths of our sea) EIGHT.. DEE.. DEE-P.. TA.. FUN.. ORN S .. SEA.. E, Oor ons ewige (Over our mighty) OOH RR .. ORN S .. EAR..VA..GG..A.. gebergtes…….. (mountains) GG ..A ..BAA..RR..GG..TIS Waar die kranse (Where the valleys) VA.. RR.. DEE.. CRR.. AAH.. N.. SA.. antwoord gee, (answers give) UNT.. V.. OOR . T.. GG.. EAR, Sounds the call to come together… And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom… In South Africa - our land.

[@Jen-Ruga]

Thank YOU for all your kind words about our country and our people. We are proudly South African 🇿🇦