Siki Jo-An - ‘The Click Song' | Blind Audition | The Voice SA: Season 3 | M-Net

[@tuckerwalden2049]

If anyone says representation doesn't matter, show them this. The pride and joy across the room speaks to that.

[@tendiwero]

Thank you. Growing up in Africa, I never knew that representation was important until I moved to USA and had my own children who don't have the privilege of growing up in a black majority country

[@MahoganyHues]

@@tendiwero So well said. I grew up in Africa too and only realised when I moved abroad that that in itself was a privilege. For my race to never factor in any decisions, opportunities, interactions is a privilege.

[@msCabins]

Well said. Reaction in studio made me teary-eyed

[@Yesica1993]

Representing what?

[@TheNivKo]

I don't think it's important, I watched the clip, how was it supposed to change my mind?

[@ydb1523]

There’s no way you can just watch this once and be satisfied

[@zakaikoyo5303]

Right! I'm on my 20th rewind.

[@parkercg89]

You got that right

[@Siberius-]

Once is enough for me. Certainly enjoyed the video though.

[@lyneae3786]

Siki Jo-An nails the spirit of this joyful song. The little beetle whose tapping signals the coming good from God in the form of rains, is a representative of an indomitable spirit. WE NEED more music like this. More than ever, the world needs to see the little signs of God’s goodness to come. It transcends all peoples, places and times, because we need this kind of hope, and to be present in the moment for the little good things today. I sure hope Siki leans into these types of arrangements of traditional songs. They are so much more beautiful than pop music of today.

[@NikisLearningLounge]

Ever!

[@ninamo7969]

She made sure everybody was wide awake before she started singing!🤣

[@cherishvundisa390]

How great was that?

[@Cheshiregrinn91]

It reminds me of the disney movie Coco where Hector teaches Miguel that a good song needs a proper 'greeto' beforehand. It makes people start paying attention.

[@adeolaayandiji2560]

Nina Mo is she South African

[@user-xc8nn4rc1j]

you ruined it for me

[@misspzar]

naomi Ayandiji Yes she is. Singing in isiXhosa, one of the official languages here in SA. It’s known for the clicks

[@lsclsc4198]

This wasnt an audtion. This was a concert! 🙌🏼

[@MajbrittTillison]

I am dNish and my dad had a record with Miriam make Makena and Harry Bellefonte one of our favorites

[@HH-cv1dr]

😂😂 sure wasn’t. Here for it!!

[@bd3825]

You're not going to see this anywhere else in the world. This is uniquely African.

[@hils1015]

If you mean the ululating then I'm afraid you are wrong. I am Zimbabwean living in England and last year, my family and I were in a Turkish restaurant we go to often, but this particular night there was a birthday celebration of this Turkish person and their big family. After the cake came and they sang Happy Birthday, the women started ululating. We were sitting right behind them so my mum and aunty turned around and smiled at them in surprise. They also joined in on the ululating and the Turkish family were amazed and we all broke out into laughter. The Turkish family was so happy about the joint ululating that they cut us some large slices of cake, which was so lovely of them. I had always thought that ululating was uniquely Zimbabwean and South African. I never even knew that other Africans also ululate, so it was a big surprise to discover that non Africans have the same culture when celebrating. That day I learnt that ululating was intercontinental.

[@mphemeselelo9026]

@@hils1015 ululating😂😂😂... Nice paragraph

[@phumezabinjana8052]

Yes

[@ayuush_cayni1977]

I'm from Somalia lolalola is culture the day of the wedding day and celebration day or engagement day is not only for Lola Lola is South Africa just another country in Africa just is the Cultural Lola Lola olsen Middle East

[@Tequliah]

South America

[@stephenmcgrath4132]

She makes me proud to be a black African woman and I’m a white Scottish guy.

[@Xioaqua88]

😂😂 This comment

[@providencejameschikubadze5557]

I'm with u there brother ...like jx gives me this exquisite unexplainable feelin

[@wenssystevanussy8072]

true! btw, I'm Indonesian! LOL

[@theonly6359]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@therisingphoenixlovedbynat121]

This comment had me laughing so hard I almost choked. Oddly enough I completely felt that 😂

[@Raysa1208]

I'm a Brazilian and I study linguistics , and since I heard about Xhosa language I fell in love. I literally cried seeing this. It's just amazing seeing such a beautiful song an culture represented in such big plataforrm.

[@snowpanda4693]

i study linguistics too☺ frm south Africa

[@jeremybong7238]

I'm planning to major in linguistics in 2 years time! Wish me luck! Oh I'm from Malaysia :)

[@snowpanda4693]

@@jeremybong7238 goodluck jeremy☺💕🤘 m doin 2nd level University of limpopo "south africa"

[@chayothismo6685]

me too! I am 18 years old and I have a Portuguese-English-Spanish Language School, I fell in love with the Xhosa, Sinhala and Silbo Gomero language, I get sad when I talk to people and they don't believe it, they make fun, thinking that something like this doesn't exist.

[@noneofyourbusiness2992]

Opaa eae

[@deus3955]

2023 anyone? I have watched this a dozen times already over the years. Still gives me chills.

[@IlovemycatBoo]

About to be 2024 :)

[@tinyking11]

Nov 2023 🔥😩❤️

[@sihle4200]

2024 anyone?

[@IlovemycatBoo]

@@sihle4200 still here :)

[@pumezamangwana2738]

Me and you

[@KeenyKeenz]

As a South African, not only did she nail the cover of one of our most loved songs and artists (Miriam Makeba) she was also dripping in SA style, charisma and swag. There is a certain something about an African womens energy.

[@z_ed]

It's a wedding song

[@sallymilgate4858]

Me doh wo paaaaaaaa

[@tramp2827]

Yep!!

[@nomzimasinyalela5080]

Xhosa wedding song not Makheba's

[@tassianeramosramos8061]

Was this her AUDITION?? Her voice, her presence, her energy, SHE'S A STAR!

[@suzanak7046]

Amazing 😮

[@mr.meowgi9876]

A whole concert

[@veronicatyler8109]

Miriam Makeba will never be forgotten❤ Thanks for honoring her.

[@GodsChild4Ever446]

I was thinking the same thing ❤❤❤

[@soundsbantu8307]

The look on Lira’s face Said is it all

[@cheryldaniels9745]

May not be blood but this girl is a descendant of Mama Africa. This girl can SIIING.

[@amaru5235]

She called all ancestors...and All of them showed up!!

[@MrBanana2000]

Which ancestors? They’re too busy in the grave awaiting judgement.

[@iamdamarea_liao]

Stupid af

[@releiabby6201]

😂😂😂😂

[@youthisreadwrong2274]

@MrBanana2000 L moment

[@china6930]

And DID❤❤! 🔥 ! The way the White guy Hand WENT UP! OMG! The way we all are CONNECTED

[@themburoyalty2179]

I'm Xhosa and this still gives me goosebumps ,such a proud language.

[@petey6467]

Ndzingah

[@petey6467]

Do you know the lyrics to the first and last part? I only deciphered: Lama qama qavinbo, la qashama The last lyric I didn't hear so much, but it sounded like: qaqaiqiqaqothwane Please help? Thanks!

[@NjabuloBDonda]

Qaqeqiqoqu-thwane, the last part.

[@marinapodberscik8798]

The most complicated idiom to pronounce :-O

[@emmanuelasu9246]

Im not South African or Xhosa. Im Cameroonian but i never felt as much pride in our native african languages as i did watching this woman sing. I'm floored. Wow!

[@MorticiaAttoms]

Get this woman on the next black panther soundtrack immediately!!! 😍😍

[@MorticiaAttoms]

@@sakhilepadi3501 no but it would be a beautiful addition to the soundtrack

[@kgosiserame]

I second that

[@youngnome5636]

Sakhile Padi she was just saying gosh u ain’t gotta be so rude about it

[@claricedukes2014]

Man, she was giving the woman a compliment. I think it's a wonderful idea.

[@amgriff18]

Sakhile Padi ummm don’t say we bruh!! Being on that soundtrack would be a great opportunity for her and great on South Africa! Speak for yourself !

[@themistersmith]

Qongqothwane is a traditional song of the Xhosa people of South Africa. It is sung at weddings to bring good fortune. In the western world it is mainly known as The Click Song, a nickname given to the song by European colonials who could not pronounce its Xhosa title, which has many click consonants in it. The Xhosa title literally means "knock-knock beetle", which is a popular name for various species of darkling beetles that make a distinctive knocking sound by tapping their abdomens on the ground. These beetles are believed by the Xhosa to bring good luck and rain. The song is known world-wide thanks to the interpretation of South African singer Miriam Makeba (herself a Xhosa). In her discography the song appears in several versions, both with the title Qongqothwane and as The Click Song. More information on the song can be found in Makeba's book The World of African Song (Chicago: Quadrangle Books, 1971), including the following translation: "The doctor of the road is the beetle / He climbed past this way / They say it is the beetle / Oh! It is the beetle." She explains the song as a traditional folk song which refers to the knocking beetle which makes clicking sounds and can revolve the top part of its body in any direction. The beetle is used in children's games to point the way home, but also has a deeper symbolism, pointing the way to a better future in times of trouble. In her biography (p.86), she mentions singing it in The Village Vanguard Club in New York, and calls it a "Xhosa song about a dreamy bride".

[@TheVoiceSouthAfrica]

Thank you for all that information S N Smith 🙂. Very insightful!

[@jenniferhill8776]

You could write for Wikipedia

[@mishmoosh326]

S N Smith what version does she sing in the beginning?

[@nevarTsetaerg]

Sarcasm? No. Lol obviously.

[@joostwijffels4074]

thanks!

[@jrgenholst-rasmussen1749]

I'm 64, white, Danish and not easy to move emotionally. I watched a show with Miriam Makeba in 1963 where she sang this. I liked it a lot even as a small child and that was the day I learned to hate apartheid. Even so. Half way into this version of the song I had tears in my eyes and no way to explain why. When I tried telling my wife, I choked up. Wow. Such power.

[@nonophat]

Wow!❤❤❤ Sending lots of RSA 🇿🇦 love!

[@rosean374]

Wow. What an experience to have watched Miriam Makeba

[@saintc7790]

This just shook my heart. Omg.

[@TheVeganBelly]

I'm Fijian and I can relate. I too was moved and inspired by Miriam Makeba’s music. Music is our universal language. Peace and Love to you. 🙏🏼🇫🇯💚

[@francoisbessing]

Beautiful comment. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@TheBakko343]

This was beautiful and in her native tongue! Didn't understand a word, but this is music I didn't have to ... I felt it!

[@hembafantilley-gyado9168]

I felt it too. And I am not South African

[@mihlalijoy8005]

Ufana nqwa nam wena Lin Mari, andiva kwa nto

[@dearbornsantillan3190]

I dont understand the language but this is PURE MUSIC! ❤ from the PHILIPPINES!

[@aneshvimbani1994]

@@mihlalijoy8005 😂😂😂 hay subanje

[@dianaapplehead8815]

Well said

[@erossore8500]

She looks like a Disney princess wow

[@phanoamedzo]

An African princess. A Xhosa queen

[@c.w.3739]

Correction. AFRICAN PRINCESS

[@rishabhrox1]

@@c.w.3739 An African princess can be a disney princess too! (Tiana for ex, though she is Afro American and not African, but yeah..you get the point....)

[@saerunofarc]

ahhh i wish they make an african disney princess

[@gemmymaponya9139]

I love how as South Africas we only needed to hear the ululation from her voice to know that this performance deserved to be watched. And the recognition in the judges faces upon hearing wasted no time. True talent.

[@TheZosimazdaIII]

I'm a Filipino and I don't even speak Xhosa but the way she sings, I felt the connection with teary eyes. I'm proud of her.

[@s.marsaiah]

isiXhosa*

[@Sam.F7]

I found this in 2024 how have i not found this in previous years or months🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️💖

[@oneekwilliams5006]

I can't believe that she's not an international singer, she's remarkable, so professional

[@patrickphokoane641]

Oneek Williams and guess what?... Here in South Africa we have many others like her unfortunately unknown to the outside world

[@pcm737]

It is not only the singers who are not recognized by the rest of the world. Designer, Crafter and other gifted humans are invisible.... I avoid for purpose statement: ignored, I have a dream.....

[@marjoriejohnson3988]

I SAY THE SAME THING. SHE IS THE PRESENT DAY MIRIAM MAKEBA.I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HER PERFORM IN CANADA 🖤👑🌹

[@marjoriejohnson3988]

@@pcm737 SO LET'S PUT THEM ON THE MAP 🌏

[@Susanwakaba]

I do not know what she sang but this made me soo happy 😭

[@michaelscience2481]

She is singing in one of the south african's language. This song was sang during the apartheid that is why is very emotional.

[@Susanwakaba]

@@michaelscience2481 it's really amazing

[@thaeles85]

She is singing about a doctor with a way

[@cheydutton]

Me either, but her voice and stage presence is magical!!!

[@christopretorius4361]

Its a Xhosa wedding song and its truly beautiful.

[@LUX_8]

The judges turned so quickly because they exactly wanted to WATCH this performance rather than "judge" this performance. 🙂

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

THIS is the root of EVERYTHING. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country, Pop... everything. Let me say, as an Italian with a Sardinian origin, people and culture like these are the roots of everything. We have to remember and pay attention, listen and give to these Roots the importance they have!

[@Chatti16]

BRAVO🙌👏🥳sono nata in Sud Africa 💘

[@michaelmaps2004]

Very true

[@TnboinChi45]

Very true

[@fartmagus]

truee

[@juliematthews539]

I totally agree with your Dario.

[@marilynseptember21]

If I wasn't already African I would have died gone to God and ask him to send me back as one....Proud Nigerian....will happily trade to South African, Congolese.....any African.....we are great people.....amazing.

[@fayfalcon7642]

You are blessed ❤️🇧🇧

[@theonly6359]

❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@grrrohmy665]

us africans are so blessed, love u my brothers and sisters stay strong 🇬🇭

[@HealingMeditationNation]

I'm willing to walk back from Suriname to Africa. My ancestral home. Get em Siki. ❤❤❤

[@cynthiadagama9303]

❤❤

[@beccafull9806]

I cannot stop watching this. It improves my mood by about 50% everytime.

[@deecapetown]

Me too! I keep coming back to listen again. Best version of this song ever!!

[@kfrigon]

Becca Full same here! She is a GODDESS. 😍

[@kev07ful]

Me too. Although I dont understand what the lyrics means...I just love it......so much.

[@sardnasfred1700]

Me either, I cant stop watching, I dont understand the lyrics, but I have been sharing it, I cant get enough, I am still crying. I am in love!!

[@cherishvundisa390]

Same here. 2020 still watching it.

[@charmalvarez9717]

On behalf of the filipino-spanish-chinese community.. we are proud to be African 💖💯

[@Swanurinn]

I am from Iceland but the pride I felt as I listened was real. This hit directly in the heart.

[@ryanlangkilde487]

This made me feel proudly South African!

[@asemahlekhumalo4669]

Same here man

[@anghoppi]

I don't know if I'm of "South African" heritage, but I'm proud as well!!

[@Luis-ky7xr]

Me too guys

[@ryankibet7086]

Same here yet am Kenyan

[@anghoppi]

@@ryankibet7086 , I'm American and I loved every bit of the performance!!

[@anitacakana747]

Just to brag that I went to the same school with her incredible 😍

[@clairegittens3707]

Anita Cakana haha. I know what you mean. I am from Barbados and my brother went to school with Rihanna and I mention it every chance I get. Lol

[@marilynseptember21]

Brag away.....I wish I could click....it's one of my top songs by Mariam Makeba....known it from childhood....my English upbringing....cannot even speak my native Igbo talk Language.....🙈🙊

[@julietmoraa5106]

I'm also 25...just like her! Lol🤭🤭... Lemme just console myself with that!

[@slimchica1]

Wow!

[@ahmed.Khteeb]

She walks like a queen, moves like a queen , singing like a queen .. she is a queen . I loved her.. proud to be African …. Greeting from Egypt 🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@qwerty7573]

She sounds like freedom should sound. I'm amazed.

[@lrein077]

I am stunned! The Click Song is one of my favorite songs. I think Miriam Makeba would be proud. Aloha from Hawaiʻi.

[@joemarmer4125]

lrein077 👍🏾❤️🔥

[@gloriabottse6329]

lrein077 one of my favorite songs too.

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

wow i was thinking same thing & i am from Hawai'i also!

[@marieawalliser3818]

💖🙏👑💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@roseamberzine5846]

I am American and I grew up listening to Miriam Makeba. She also sang another song that paid tribute to Shaka Zulu. We always loved Miriam Makeba, watched every time she appeared on TV and were heartbroken when she passed away.

[@JaceTez]

I am a Greek/Mexican man but she just woke up my soul with this!!!! Queen!

[@brightstar8859]

This made me cry and feel proud of being Xhosa and African.😢😭

[@theformerflightattendant]

Bright Star please tell me she won.

[@DJ_Ndiks]

@@theformerflightattendant No she didn't win the competition. I think she came 2nd.

[@dawnstoehr641]

Me tooo im proud

[@ZomziWeAfrika]

Me too so proud of my mother tongue

[@whenindoubtsmile1996]

She clicked her tounge while singing? 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 its supercalifragilistiexpialidocious!

[@nakakahilo6716]

Raynold Thomas i think that’s her teeth hitting

[@aayushsharma8735]

She is actually singing in the Xhosa language This language has click consonants in it Sounds pretty unique , interesting and fun....😍😍

[@whenindoubtsmile1996]

@@nakakahilo6716 doesn't look she's hitting her teeth though. Anyway, she's awesome!

[@whenindoubtsmile1996]

@@aayushsharma8735 so beautiful!

[@davidkotiletsoari2663]

@@nakakahilo6716 those are actual clicks.

[@fredericoturelatatim5104]

I'm from Brazil and I've never heard something like this. Amazing voice, Energy.

[@michaelmaps2004]

True

[@DanielaBodoh]

My favorite part was when she went to the higher octave (1:30). Her vibrato and stage presence there was simply amazing. The whole performance was amazing, but that part was just on another level.

[@angeliquemutize9152]

True she ddnt even force that it was flawless she made it look simple❤

[@angimunoz129]

Didn't understand the words but made me cry, this Is so beautiful, love from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@marinattysegura5844]

X2 😍 Greetings from Colombia!

[@anitagu21]

Ikr ❤🇬🇧👊🏿

[@matheusargentina1191]

Ella ha mezclado la lengua de una tribo africana con inglés.

[@brendanbosch7798]

I personally feel this is the best performance in the history of The Voice!❤

[@cynthia8329]

Me too. Legit came to d comment section to say the exact same thing

[@nomzimasinyalela5080]

it is

[@christymarieslocum2309]

The pride on her mom's face. Her voice is amazing

[@shilpabhardwaj_fantasygirl90]

I am Indian, don't understand a word. But could feel the song since the first second. Gave me goosebumps. ❤❤

[@TnboinChi45]

I am an American. Ngifunda IsiZulu from a Xhosa woman in Midrand. She is also teaching me isiXhosa in the midst. I got the c and x clicks down and just got the q click. These are some beautiful languages and I'm honored to learn them

[@Jackofalltradeandmasterofall]

So sweet

[@siphumelelemathaba5317]

Wena usungu Mzulu wakithi.

[@TnboinChi45]

@@siphumelelemathaba5317 Ngiyahlonishwa sthandwa. Ngempela

[@siphumelelemathaba5317]

@ DA Link, you are within Mhlonishwa 👏👏👏

[@jonahs92]

You realize that if you're African-American, your ancestors were almost certainly from WEST Africa, right? Not South(ern) Africa.

[@TheFever77]

I was born and raised in the UK to Jamaican immigrant parents but I feel so PROUD to be African right now! WOW!!

[@jonahs92]

Do I need to be the one to inform you that Jamaica is not part of Africa? 😂

[@hm2617]

Right now?

[@hm2617]

Right now?

[@mernafrederick5153]

@@jonahs92 We were stolen from Africa and taken to the colonized islands, USA, etc, and enslaved. I was born in Barbados and on my first visit to Africa (to South Africa), getting off the plane and stepping on the ground was an emotional experience that I will never forget. On my visit to Ghana, from which the people to be enslaved were shipped, that was even more emotional. Our small countries (Jamaica, Barbados, etc) are not part of Africa but we are African by heritage and mighty proud of it. It is more than just Geography for those of us who know better.

[@peresakinyi726]

Oh sorry but Jamaican's are not Africans

[@diamondgoodluck418]

I'm a Nigerian o...but I swear I love south africa so much. Music and culture is something else

[@melodyindigo550]

Lol! They way you said “I’m a Nigerian o” lol!

[@ayabilisadjamat4095]

No need to understand the langage. She’s waking up my African spirits ❤

[@everythingmore3401]

Yaaaasss!!! she has everything. The voice, stage presence , confidence and lastly she is Xhosa 😂😂😂😂😂😂.... she has that thing😆😆😆.

[@LadyZ-A-R_GQ]

uyasazi klk asi qhelwa

[@everythingmore3401]

ZARAH G 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LadyZ-A-R_GQ]

thixo wasenza special

[@hachiesimonchannel11]

Im a fan of Siki Jo-an... im from Philippines! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@iamDancing75]

Me too I'm from NZ

[@jaryjaylord]

Im from philippines too i love this girl na hehehe

[@johnbenidauxjalagat433]

I'm from philippines too

[@jasmin3358]

Brazil🇧🇷 love South Africa 🇿🇦

[@nolaligabingcobo7969]

Love you too my dear 💕

[@honeyleebubbles4157]

South africa love Brazil

[@fawlkee]

🇿🇦 Loves 🇧🇷

[@inteligenciasobrenatural]

What is the name her singing?

[@wendymashinini6332]

We love you too darling ❤

[@nohahaggag]

I'm from the North (Egypt) and she's from the South (SA). Still, I am a proud African right now as I hear her lovely voice.

[@rockydeleon6629]

Xhosa is one of the most beautiful and unique languages And this song was beautiful wen she began I knew it was gona be good💙

[@nomfanelomkhize6752]

Rocky Deleon I love the language

[@ndinaelaomoses1704]

I came back probably thousand time here, I am a proud African.. Love From Namibia Edit: wow,so many likes, thanks 😍

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

Hi Namibian sister, I'm from swakopmund , originally from Rundu though😉

[@ndinaelaomoses1704]

@@fiffihoneyblossom5891 HI Honey, yaaash I am actually in Rundu but originally from Ohangwena region (Ongha)

[@JulietRobin]

This is the first time I am seeing the South Africa version of "The Voice." I see a problem here. Most South African vocalists have voices directly from Heaven so how can they be judged? I have listened to these amazing vocalists and am in total awe. When I listen to the choirs also and hear their beautiful harmonies. I am from Trinidad and I am currently learning the pronunciation of this beautiful language as I will be soon learning this song as well as "pata pata." I will not be negative and say that it is difficult. I will say that I accept the challenge. I will sing the songs to the best of my ability but this beautiful vocalist in addition to all South African vocalists are in a higher class. I am inspired and very happy to have found this version. Who ever gave this a thumbs down is obviously brain damaged. "Heavenly Father forgive them for they know not what they do!"

[@JulietRobin]

I just subscribed gave it a thumbs up. Let's keep the thumbs going up everyone!😊. Gonna do some research on this to see if it's happening now and basically to position myself to hear more singing from this beautiful country.

[@kondwanimbulo9260]

Good luck... Hope you manage/d to ace it

[@robertajames6504]

I am also from Trinidad I would love to learn this language also it is so beautiful.

[@elvinadhludhlu5380]

Thank you.

[@JulietRobin]

Kondwani Mbulo thank you. I’m learning.

[@Muncho357]

I discovered this 3 days ago and can’t stop watching it.. the judge’s initial reaction when she first started is priceless

[@mwihaki.wanjoroge635]

Why did I cry? I don't know what she was saying but it's beautiful.

[@kimf.5409]

Me too!

[@firestarterri]

That’s the power of music! Even if the spoken language is one we don’t speak the power of the song still speaks to all hearts! Music is universal and truly a gift to everyone.

[@ahmadahmed214]

Because it's the lioness rare of africa. If you are not from Africa are you ? When african daughters and sons rare it can move anyone. It's not like western music its on the next level .

[@piankyseven9467]

Me too

[@djovaynoallen2124]

Me too

[@sakhisizwemajama9539]

I’m Xhosa myself but this gave me goosebumps. She nailed it❤️❤️

[@elsatadesse5673]

I don’t know what she is singing about but can hear my ancestors speak to me through her *teary*. Feel so proud of you and proud to be African. Much love from 💚💛❤️

[@xl-origins]

I HONESTLY think she could own The Voice Globally! Prob 70% of those who comment don't understand a word of the language, the culture in the clothing etc but, they all understand the quality of her voice, performance, and humility. Music unites us.

[@deeglasgow5647]

As an Afro-Caribbean man! I feel this one to my core!

[@neattylulu9817]

It woke something in you , u didn't know excited!

[@nativesonascending6264]

Right.... it touched my DNA, ancestors and all.

[@marieawalliser3818]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@2525besty]

Me too. For the 1st time in my life I feel the African vibe.

[@jasonlee5953]

@@nativesonascending6264 are you a nazi lol 😂

[@MARIOLANZO]

Love from Jamaica. We heard this song a lot growing up. Still don’t know what it means but love it. 🇯🇲

[@GABRAN47]

Lol I am from South Africa and I also don't know what the song is about. All I know is that I love the song.

[@JayDealzz]

If you still want to know what the song is about: The context behind the song is the celebration of a couple about to marry. They are searching for the "witch doctor" (more traditional healer) because they need his blessing for their marriage. They call the him the Qotqotwane (q=click) which means the knocking beatle. Because the knocking beatle is said to lead children home in the evenings and like the beatle the doctor will lead the newly weds to their new home together. So if you look up the direct translation it wont make sense outside of the cultural context. Edit: the knocking beatle is a type of beatle in south africa that hits its abdomen on the ground and makes a click sound to intimidate predators but ironically this action makes it a very popular game amonst the xhosa children.

[@elisejackson2854]

lol we? you and your fam?

[@Islandgirl873]

Fellow Jamaican here, this audition is one of the best I ever watched.

[@anjee.3261]

@@Islandgirl873 another Jamaican agrees with you...I've been watching it over and over again....no sah! shi bad man!!!!

[@kalh4907]

Born and grew up in Zimbabwe, also sang this - the song is beautiful and Miriam Makeba would be so proud! So proud to be from Southern Africa ❤️

[@negritainthejungle1625]

Im from the US and the moment she opened her mouth, tears popped out of my eyes. I have no idea what she is saying, but im in love with this language. Dang, i want to be SA. (Khoisan languages) i think. I know she will reach her height. Watching Africa rise in every area is spiritual

[@GuardianoftheGoldenStool]

It’s one of Miriam Makeba songs and she sung in Xhosa and sometimes Zulu which are Southern Bantu languages. Although they have Khoi-San influences, they are not Khoi-San, but Southern Bantu.

[@mildredmaponga2473]

It's actually a traditional song Makeba put into production and shared with the world. You nailed it about the differences in the Bantu groups.

[@tinyking11]

Facts. The screeching at the beginning wakes something up in my soul/spirit. I’m a Black American. Also the clicks in between the words are everything. 😍😍😩🤧 I get chills every time I see this video.

[@BongumusaQhaweMgoboli]

no this is not a khoisan language but a xhosa language from south africa

[@marymimi11]

Growing up (USA), my parents listened to Miriam Makeba cassettes in the summer, it reminds me of childhood. This video makes me happy cry every time!💜

[@srilanka7243]

This is my African people, I'm from CALI-COLOMBIA, S.A and I'm proud to hear this talented African woman.

[@WraithTheSlayer]

Yea, no. Unless your mother and father are coming Africa you're not African. Being black does not make you an africa. Yes, you have roots in Africa but you're not African. If you're born and raised in Columbia then you're Columbian.

[@marvinanthony1172]

I had tears coming from my eyes hearing my African sister singing such a beautiful song in xhosa... African Pride

[@MyteeBumbleBee]

When she sounded off, my whole body shook with the spirit of God. Beautiful!

[@siyakudumisanokwe5998]

First time I've ever had to post a comment, the goosebumps my goodness. This beautiful piece and the judges reaction shows how far we have come as a country. Touch people of different races and tribes with an angelic voice, even without them understanding the lyrics. I stan Siki Jo-An! Like if you've watched it over 10 times already!!

[@andileshangase6879]

Even in 2020 I'm still blessed by this African Queen!! Proudly African. If you are too don't hesitate to click that like button

[@Bbb-ml4gb]

I can't get enough of her

[@tamariki7]

I'm not African I'm Maori but I felt her as a native woman... Can't stop watching I love it so much and feel so proud every time I listen and watch... Kotahi Aroha - one love

[@zionismisracism5029]

Amazing singer! from Palestine with love

[@filomenaturquesa7199]

Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@Thisuserisunavalible]

She's now my teacher now!

[@Lisa-ux1hr]

There's nothing I love more than Ricky Rick's "haibo, haibo, haibo... haibo haibo" before pressing the buzzer.😂 And that cute little jump he does @ 0:45

[@makteko]

I also think he was not so happy when he wasn't chosen @ 3:06

[@ohhiitsjustme3445]

@@makteko I died laughing seeing that!! He was the most excited for her…..then she chooses Raina! 🤣🤣

[@yakubuidowu5881]

Ricky Rick is Now a Dead man. 😭😭😭 So painful 😭😭😭.

[@ohhiitsjustme3445]

@@yakubuidowu5881 WHAT!!!? How did this happen?!

[@markpalmer8083]

He's killed himself. Decided to check out.

[@eldersun9877]

I'm a Black man from America. I don't understand why or how , but her performance brings to tears . So Beautiful. 🇺🇸👍

[@YouStillNeedToSleep]

True art makes you feel. It's universal

[@sbonisomlaba4410]

I've just saw this on tiktok and went straight here for full part❤

[@sayitasitisnn6785]

My South African brothers and sisters can singggg!!!! I have and will always love your music. Much love from 🇨🇲

[@ngozasakala5080]

A proud South Africa, true child of the soil, showing the world she believes in her Culture, Mama Africa, RIP🙏🙏🙏

[@jaredknight8838]

She absolutely owned the stage, there was so much charisma and personality in her performance.

[@lukem4010]

Africa. The birth of all that is humanity summed up in one performance. Stunning.

[@christianquintanilha3088]

I am Brazilian, and I have loved African culture! it is not just poverty as the prejudiced media passes. It is a very culturally rich continent and are a very joyful people. I believe that one day I will visit South Africa this beautiful country!

[@PHlophe]

Christy, you mean to tell me that brazilian isn't a poor and large swat of land ? lol! i like how you lot are disconnected from your own local reality .

[@christianquintanilha3088]

@@PHlophe And do you really know Brazil? Or just hear about people, or watching those videos on KZbin talking about Brazil? Is Brazil a poor country? Yes, it has poverty too. As most countries have poverty even the USA. I am Brazilian and I know my country very well! I think you need to know more about Brazil.

[@ahmadahmed214]

Correct 1000%. The european media didn't want the world to see africa's long rich history and culture and her sons and daughters.

[@tshiamotikiso2105]

We are not poor we live by organic plants, we are agricultural intelligent

[@thembelanimkhize7918]

Plz come to Durban 🙃

[@lynette9815]

I'm ugandan, have no idea what she's singing but it literally brings tears to my eyes. Her voice, her energy, her presence is just amazing.

[@_the.encourager]

Watched this video an unhealthy number of times🤦. Gosh how does one take in allllll this talent!!!

[@amendaseretsi3872]

Eish me neither i can't get enough of it

[@_the.encourager]

@@amendaseretsi3872 sis. I keep returning just to see it. Extraordinary

[@amendaseretsi3872]

@@_the.encourager 💖💕

[@samuelpreddie5967]

For me it’s seeing her mother’s face ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@diogomontenegro9020]

Love South Africa from Brazil 🇧🇷❤🇿🇦

[@nicolasylb9474]

The look on her face at 0:34. Pride in the purest and most humble form. It's just so beautiful to see.

[@MetteC5]

You nailed it: 'pride in the purest and most humble form'! Thanks for that gem!!

[@afoesensihalve9552]

I am a black person. I was not born in Africa , but you make me feel my roots because of what comes from your heart and soul. You are my African Queen, sent to me from far away as a reminder of where I belong as a black person. I feel you. The World feels you , no matter the race creed or color.

[@charmalvarez9717]

My soul left my body when she hit that first note 😍💖

[@brunnoborim9546]

Siki Joan is a full performer. She's basically got everything: the voice, the charisma, the gentleness and lots of joy to spread throughout her performances. I will never get tired of listening to her sing.

[@KOSHOTEP451]

Wow!!!!! That was amazing! Her voice was like a thousand voices. The ancestors are definitely with her.

[@SuperBenette]

She wakes every african gene, I think the whole world feels it. She is wonderfull. Hugs.

[@robertamartin225]

wow who is also watching over and over i so love this performance goosebumps all over me i hope she wins really

[@sihlesiphesihle8440]

She makes me proud everytime I listen to her singing

[@hardwired8084]

It’s like a spiritual awakening and an homage to mother Africa and her children across the globe!!!

[@guntheroberholster3311]

I am sure as hell Miariam Makeba is smiling down at you, weeee need voices like yours. SA all the way baby. You are amazing.

[@Izac480]

Didn’t understand the words, but I got goosebumps.

[@angelsono3076]

Im in tears this is beautiful well done Siki😍😍😍😍😍

[@Sasa_mmm]

Ricky's smile🥺 was everything, and she killed it!

[@LwaziNzimande]

She's a professional Ululator 😂

[@Nicole-og6df]

Lol 😂

[@zanelemnguni6014]

I'm definitely hiring her for my wedding

[@unboundedinc7446]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yureino]

Zanele Mnguni hopefully you could afford her lmao

[@Tshe_]

Bruh

[@likhobayabongamosana3824]

Met her recently and told her about this particular song that she's was the best African experience to see online.. I keep coming back here just to see it again ❤️❤️❤️

[@LastPersephone]

If planet 🌍 earth had a soundtrack....this song/version would be on it! Love this!! Greetings from Europe!

[@chiqtheequeen]

Yaaass

[@andrealynch938]

As a Jamaican...growing up.this was one of my favorite Miriam Makeba songs❤...I really her songs and passion when she sings...you did a great great job 🎉to her song...

[@patriciahaarloo5632]

I dont understand what she is singing, but it touch me so deep. Beautifull

[@eduardgio1]

She should go to Voice of America Is going to blow their minds 😉🍷

[@ediththamae1211]

Why? She is where she want to be trust me as a south african knw!

[@kweenme8101]

HEY LADY FROM SA/(ZA)...you made this black woman from USA so proud to be AFRICAN american. i love you. I cried watching you sing cause i felt my connection to the motherland. They took us, enslaved us and wanted us to forget home. I WILL NEVER FORGET. AND MY CHILDREN WONT EITHER. I feel home in your voice, clothes and class. Thank you sister. I am the African Diaspora. ❤

[@siphesihlemgobo927]

Hey momma. Much love from the motherland ❤️. Feel free to visit SA when you can 😉💕

[@keikosah8254]

Btw SA is Saudi Arabia... ZA is South Africa.. So you don't end up in the wrong place 😂😂😂

[@kweenme8101]

@@keikosah8254 😂🤣

[@kweenme8101]

@@keikosah8254 intelligence and uncommon sense wins over an acronym any time. I'm safe. I use SA because I wanted to when talking about this video. I am very good at geography.

[@ts4686]

@@kweenme8101 SA is how South Afrika is referred to. We know what you meant, Afi 😊 We never say ZA. ZA is the official international acronym used to identify a country, and not the colloquial way in which we speak of a country. I know what you mean when you say that hearing songs resides deeply within you and makes you emotional. The same happens to me. Colonisers destroyed so many people, heritages, countries and cultures. They continue to do do. Yet despite their violence and violent nature, black and brown people continue to stand strong. Aluta continua sista.

[@ellmarich]

Who’s here is 2024

[@bigjohn6319]

I am here from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@ricetxpeaches]

I am here from Texas. I just showed this to my daughter.

[@joseangelbelisario]

I am here from Venezuela. I love this woman

[@tisunganechilale3653]

🇲🇼🇲🇼🇲🇼

[@celinekuhle1582]

From Germany😂