Zulu king: I won't let my people forget our history | Talk to Al Jazeera

[@moccoyen]

I am Ethiopian 🇪🇹 and I come before you, with no witness against me, to let it be known that I humbly salute you, the mighty and honorable people of the Zulu Empire. 'From my Lips to Gods Ear', I swear to whatever powers that be, if I could be anything but Ethiopian, I would want to be AmaZulu. For YOU, the noble 'People of Heaven', much like my people of Imperial Ethiopia, categorically defeated overwhelming European forces in defece of our common and beloved mother...'Mother Africa'. As such, Ethiopians and Zulus alike, 'Stand as One', not just as brothers...but 'Brothers in Arms'. May your glory never fade, and your story never end. From my Heart to Yours 🫶🏿 from an Ethiopian with Love 💚💛❤️

[@siyahdube3127]

AS A ZULU PERSON... AM HUMBLED... Siyathokoza🙏

[@LordOfSlaughter]

As a exiled African born from the enslaved, both Ethiopia and the Zulu inspired many of us who’ve been in the Americas for centuries and we’ve admired you both for your resistance to colonialism

[@bandilemelisizwe1837]

I'm so proud of the Zulu king... He is so humble and prayerful

[@Bozewani]

if you are king of hte nation humility is very important remember teh people come first no tyou Looking at you King MSwati III

[@mukondimatumba1803]

I am Venda but I have always praised this man for his uncompromising uproach. Long live to the Zulu Kingdom✊

[@bencollinsmubiru8136]

Woo I like Zulu people these are my maternal parents,my father is a ugandan and he worked in south Africa for 26 years thats he met my and I became a product of both uganda and South Africa

[@zwelethumathonsi787]

I wish you could all hear how more profound his words are in his native language. He speak directly from the heart to his people's hearts. I think his points may have lost something in translation as his syntax is heavily Zulu but he still nailed everything down either way. A True leader of a nation. Not elected but chosen from the heavens.

[@adma7298]

Only king from heaven was Jesus. Upon his tradition crown of England is cornirated. You should only serve that crown. Don't copy them.

[@siohonelson9078]

@@adma7298 Jesus doesn't exist. But an imagery of europeans.

[@gloriatshabalala3619]

King Zwelithini's humility and respect was humbling.

[@siminxab8214]

isnt the same person who fueled his anger on foreigners? leading to our brothers and sisters being killed in South Africa.He was evil

[@SundayYHWH]

@@siminxab8214 No he’s wasn’t do your research💀don’t talk kak.

[@siminxab8214]

@@SundayYHWH he was and don't defend your kak

[@ntombifikilepetronellamkhw3760]

Ai futsek wena usdakelwa! Ungenaphi ezindabeni zamaZulu eubnish ndini

[@onlyjesussaves9892]

Seeing the joy in his face as he said the name of our Lord lifted my day!

[@2kkash905]

Good thing is Zulus kept their culture. They know who's their king.when they say go back to your roots,some of us wouldn't know where to go..✊💯

[@Thoughtsbyme-ts4jz]

I’m Zulu and it’s such a wonderful sense of belonging to know we have kept it alive

[@TheBrucelee1973]

Yeah but they are all Christians now

[@kelebogilesegomoco2153]

May His soul Rest In Peace. May God be with the Zulu Nation, and the South Africans in this mourning period

[@silingasilinga7164]

He died the KING

[@noxolomabotja6464]

@@silingasilinga7164 lllllop0oli8u0

[@thembidlamini258]

Yin loybhalile we Silinga Silinga,sicela inhlonipho ngokukhothama kweSilo sikaZulu.

[@privatejet98]

Siyabonga Kele

[@Kiki-ez7qk]

Thank you.

[@rolandoorozco2254]

Zulu dress like my Aztec and Tarascan ancestors.The worriors carry shield with there status.I have much respect for Zulu traditions.We need to keep the old ways no matter what.

[@sabelomweni1341]

'we need to keep the old ways no matter what' that's what's up Bro

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

Unfortunately we have been westernized, we've lost our way.

[@alphabogeyman7462]

I'm of the yoruba tribe in Nigeria,the old ways are dying out slowly.

[@judahisrael8235]

MESSAGE!!!!

[@alilacy424]

Brown and Black Unity!!!! We are Indigenous people's.. Together we can retake our lands and history..

[@francisplatt93]

GOODWILL Zwelethini, in a time when professing your faith in God and being a leader is so unpopular to the world, here you remind us to live closely to God. THANK YOU THANK YOU AND THANK YOU. I taught in ZULULAND and the way the youngsters have been brought up in the most respectful of ways was so heartening and changed my life. I was so touched and honoured, privileged to have had such an opportunity. Here the Zulu King speaks of the spiritual attack we are all under and something few earthly kings would talk about today, because its higher truth and GOD is using him and we should listen.

[@lee-angel4610]

Amen. Bless you too. We love our King😇💗

[@emanuelkristian8432]

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[@hetverzetsnel7148]

In South Africa, the Zulus, a very virile and militant people - a nation akin to the Qureish of pre- Islamic Arabia - have given a name to God Almighty - uMVELINQANGI. This word when properly articulated in its own dialect, sounds identical to the Arabic word Walla-hu-gani, meaning - "And Allah is Rich" (Bounteous). It also sounds like "Allegany" of the Red Indians of North America (Remember their ALLEGANY mountain). The origin or real meaning of the word "Allegany," is not commonly known to the American people. But ask any Zulu as to who or what this uMvelinqangi is and he will surely explain to you in Zulu: HAWU UMNIMZANI! UYENA, UMOYA OINGCWELE. AKAZALI YENA, FUTHI AKAZALWANGA; FUTHI, AKUKHO LUTMO OLU FANA NAYE." Believe me, this is almost a word for word translation of Sura Ikhlas, Chapter 112 of the Holy Quran: Say: He is Allah the One and Only; Allah the Eternal Absolute; He begetteth not nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him. (Holy Quran 112: 1-4) ALMOST ISLAMIC Now, compare the above verses with my free translation of what the Zulu actually said: "Oh Sir! He is a pure and Holy Spirit, He does not beget and He is not begotten, and further there is nothing like Him." Every African tribe, South of the Zambesi River, that is, in Southern Africa, have given different names to the Almighty - Tixo, Modimo, uNkulunkulu, etc., and each and every African language group will take pains to explain the same pure and holy concept as the Zulu. It is to the glory of the African nations that though they had no written languages, and hence no written records, therefore not being able to recount the names of their respective prophets, yet not a single one of the tribes ever stooped down to worshipping idols or images of either of men or animals, until the White man first introduced his religion and gave the African his anthropomorphic concept of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost, and brought the African down to bowing before the statues of Jesus, Mary, St. Joseph, St. Christopher and so on. Out of the dozens of African tribes inhabiting this part of the world, not a single one of them ever made "umfanegisos" (images) of their God. Yet they were capable of carving out of wood, elephants and lions, and reproducing men and women also, in clay. Besides, the Zulus also had some knowledge of metallurgy. When questioned an old Zulu as to the reason, why the Africans did not make umfanegisos of their Gods, he replied, "How could we make images of Him (God Almighty) when we know that He is not like a man, He is not like a monkey, or an elephant or a snake: He is not like anything we can think of or imagine. He is a pure and Holy Spirit." LIKE THE ARABS This term, uMVELINQANGI, though well known to the Zulus, was not commonly used. Again they were like the pagan Qureish of Pre-Islamic Arabia who knew the name Allah, but passed Him by, because they felt that He was too High, too Pure, too Holy to be approached, so they went for their substitutary and imaginary gods - their Al-Lats, AI-Uzzas and Al-Manats and a hundred besides. The Zulus too would not call upon uMvelinqangi directly, but he was better than the Arab of the Ayyam-ul-jahiliyya (days of ignorance), because he did not go after false gods; he only invoked the spirits of his ancestors to intercede with uMvelinqangi on his behalf, exactly as the Catholics do in invoking the Virgin Mary and the Saints. The more common term used by the Zulus for their God is uNKULUNKULU which literally means - the Greatest of the Great or the Mightiest of the Mighty (Almighty). More colloquially when taking oath, they would exclaim "iNkosi phe-Zulu" meaning - the Lord Above (knows), or the God in Heaven (knows), or Heaven knows, that I am speaking the truth. The word "zulu" in the language of the Zulu literally means High Heaven, and they consider themselves to be superior to the numerous other tribes of Southern Africa, being in this respect like the Qureish among the dwellers of the desert before Islam.

[@francisplatt93]

@@hetverzetsnel7148 thank you very very much for this. It is very very insightful. Thank you. I would love to learn more.

[@mariojeromechavez6663]

Or Gods in Polytheistic way as well, either or as long as they're done right.

[@Roberto97810]

What a King he was, from the Sotho nation, Robala Seka Kgosi Wena Waha Tlou

[@vviimmi]

The Zulu's have a strong history, I won't forget what I learned about how brave their warriors were.

[@jrgen4145]

I like the King, greetings from Norway, never stoop fighting globalism.

[@sphelelemntambo3466]

Ragnar and his Vikings would have met their match on the Zulus....

[@sbongadlamini388]

@@sphelelemntambo3466 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Do you know Bjon Ironside

[@denverpranganrivera]

Rest in Peace King Goodwill.✊🏿 Sending my Condolences to the Zulu Nation and to whole Africa. -Philippines🇵🇭

[@yolandangwekazi1594]

May His Majesty King Zwelithini kaBhekizulu Rest in Peace ... I follow this mans life and I love the way he talks his smile and just an overall Great Man He Is😢💔 BAYEDE!!

[@sifisodon4540]

May his rest in peace

[@taniaherbst9783]

I am so happy that Zwelenthini is preserving the Zulu culture, it is very important to do so

[@jukeboxjones6878]

Respect from Eritrea to the Zulu Kingdom love from the Aksum Kingdom.

[@2kkash905]

✊

[@mengistok]

Bayede, Inkosi!! Greeting to the great and mighty Aksumite Kingdom of Ethiopia. However I still cry a tear about what Aksum did to the Kushite Kingdom many many years ago. Two would have been stronger than one.

[@mujahedbakhit2325]

Aksum Kingdom 😂 go back to your land Ethiopia

[@MochaQueen5]

Africans are all cousins. Africa was a family with many Kingdoms. They put borders up so we would think we were strangers and altered the bible. Respect and Love ❤👑

[@Emihle_b]

Such a God fearing man! Such a religious father! Those queens were blessed to have such a husband. His children should praise the Almighty for such a caring and loving father. May God and His Angel's warmly welcome Isilo, uMangangezwe lake to his eternal home.

[@cliveessuman8644]

You are humble. Please rest well my King. I lived in your region and enjoyed the peace and history you made. You did absolutely well.

[@playad6332]

Zulu baby, my tribe the real warriors never get mentioned, love them people man. 🌞 tribe

[@mosesbior8974]

What a wise King, Rest In God's Eternal Peace Goodwill.

[@s_officialaccount5865]

Rest in power His Majesty the King, you will always be in our hearts❤️

[@matsobanenyatlo8859]

I'm from Limpopo and belongs to the Ndebele nation in Mokopane under Chief Hans Masebe Langa, but I know who's my King. Zwelithini was mine and now is Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Forward with the spirit of the fearless Zulu nation forward

[@manuelmagro9173]

A respectful man, the way I know the traditional Zulu people. He protected his people and may he RIP Amen.

[@lee-angel4610]

RIP my Zulu King💔😭💔.

[@Dra741]

This is the most incredible interview I've seen in This Is Us

[@CWMalako91]

Voice of a true African king.

[@popstyle2848]

The Gambia" high salutation to the zulu Kingdom; we love and appreciate, long live our greatest icon cultural leadership

[@gwendolynvictorian4721]

I love his painting on the wall with him in his African Dress!! I'm happy that he has survived...

[@darwinn2219]

This is a good approach, knowing that a nation is not dictated by location but by the heart of their people and culture

[@ceemac5656]

What a gift to the Zulu people, a wise king...such an honor to hear him in this interview.

[@baphithi]

Sadly we lost him during Covid, and there is much interference in the process of appointing a successor. We might end up with a less wise person who is acceptable to certain entities that would prefer a weaker Zulu nation.

[@Princess-hk5js]

King I pray you live long...Much respect...I'm 50%Zulu;50%Swati

[@ntombi3171]

Same with me.

[@zuluring9236]

May the king live forever!

[@NomfundoKhumalo05]

Sadly he just passed away yesterday 😭💔

[@sion1677]

😅 He is just a human, don't be silly. Now he is no more.

[@djdondullah8215]

@@sion1677 He lives forever in his people's hearts

[@nandimlotshwa1108]

Rest In Power My King👑

[@jazmynbrown6820]

His accent is so relaxing

[@sallynhlanhla]

This is amazing. His Majesty the king of Zulu nation is more than what I had imagined. I respect him a lot after listening to this. Thank You Lord God (Jesus) for godly leadership. He is a leader who is for the people and views all people from whatever walks of life, religion, culture as his people. I never knew this, I am blown away. Great leadership.

[@EnterTheNinja101]

If only his family had a heart as wonderful and gracious as his ....God save the Zulu Nation...live forever my king

[@k.k8247]

It saddens me to say,but the Zulu king passed away this morning RIP Goodwill💔

[@WashingtonDC20032]

What?!?!

[@quintonquints2835]

Indeed the level of Wisdom is just amazing, not many people know that you can actually believe in Jesus Christ and yet upholding good African cultural values. May the King's soul rest in peace.

[@doctorparadigmshift]

It's so nice to hear a Godly king who talks to God and listens to Him! Praise God for that!

[@elizabethsunduzwayo5081]

I am overwhelmed to watch this video for the first time in 2020. Long live your Majesty our king. I am one of the Zulus scattered around the world. My father told us many times that we are from KwaZulu Natal. More importantly, I am really inspired to listen to your powerful speech your Majesty and the wisdom which God has breathed into your spirit to listen from Him for guidance. Yes our young people are being destroyed and we need God's wisdom to rescue them from the claws of the evil one. Thank you so much our king.

[@welcomewelcome3340]

where do you live , please just give me a call at 0762349717

[@peteko9093]

We love u papa🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 rip

[@mxolisimdaka8656]

It didn't take long for us to come back to the same interview sending condolences, you've done your purpose on earth KING especially to the Zulus, may your soul continue to rest in eternal peace

[@bellaolum9768]

This King had a lot of wisdom!

[@GeorgeOforiAtta]

His uniform and attire is excellent. I find it odd that some people are still surprised that in this day an age, African clothing can look rich and worthy for royalty to wear. The journey to the 21st century was not imagined by movies.

[@regyakachi5495]

A great interview, and beautiful insights shared by de king. I am an Igbo, and must say that this interview changed my perception of de king for de better, cos he had been painted negatively by de media in de past especially after de 2015 xenophobic attacks, but here I see a king that is understanding, tolerant and open for dialogue. May God grant you more wisdom and strength Your Majesty.

[@ndabenhlemhlongo7231]

The media does that best. We have to be divided

[@toddwilliams481]

RIP I know you lived a beautiful life 👑 king. Now you with your great zulu ancestors.

[@YB12388]

He was very wise man, man of honor, wishing to bring peace and prosperity not only to Zulu people, but to all people. Best wishes to South Afrika people from Russia!

[@sharonp.1376]

I love Zulu. Attire. Love everything African. Watching from Jamaica

[@bwt376]

The Zulu people should be grateful to God for a sound, intelligent, God fearing, respectable, and loving ruler. He loves his people so very much.

[@garroulmoise1309]

True , true ! He loves his people so much that His Highness will kneel down before the God or beliefs of the oppressors of His People !

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@@garroulmoise1309 Christianity is not for African people, this thing is not ours!!!

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@Genghis Khan Islam is same as Christianity, it's just using a different language. Judaism, Christianity and Islam are the same, they are called Abrahamic Religions, they all believe in Jesus. I would like us as Black Africans to go back and learn exactly how was it like before this Abrahamic Religions.

[@YatzarEL-17]

@@ntokozohlatshwayo6045 your completely wrong and it annoys me, do your research before you start chatting, only Christians believe in jesus

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@@YatzarEL-17 "The Quran mentions the names of numerous figures considered prophets in Islam, including Adam, Noah , Abraham , Moses and Jesus, among others." "The common Christian beliefs of Incarnation , Trinity , and the resurrection of Jesus are not accepted by Judaism or Islam" Islam is one of the Abrahamic Religions, I think you should go do more research before you get annoyed by the truth. All this religions don't have the best interest for us Black people at heart is what I'm stating, Black African men and women should drop this religions and go back to what made us great before any religion came to existence, we are spiritual beings. That's the truth you can never deny!!!!

[@claricegwanya9906]

Leave him alone Guyz. King is inside not on.attire. All I can say he still a King and he answered wisely. The talk, wise, actions and he is humble 🙌🙌🙌🙌👑.

[@antoinettevermooten595]

My king, he is with God

[@victormkhaliphi4991]

Where are from?

[@gordenmg4966]

He was a believer, I now learn he was amazing.

[@FyaPhilly]

Rest in Peace my King 👑

[@lebogangmotswane4188]

Peace and unity. Rest well our KING🙏🙏

[@ntandoyezwemntungwa1652]

Life for all South African , Lets share what is a value of Human and wisdom of Doing things among our Society . These is my King the world Know.

[@blkexcellence6183]

Zulu will never fall!

[@ntuthukongema4823]

NTUTHUKO NKOMO ungowakwethu wena!

[@Buttergirla]

May Almighy God bless the Zulus. Y'all are a wonderful beautiful people.

[@MikeAnderson-mh2og]

NTUTHUKO NKOMO The Zulus have fallen already

[@ruggedtechie5867]

NTUTHUKO NKOMO lol it's already fallen . Look at what he's wearing. Now you can rise again but not having a colonized mind

[@khumothage4629]

Rugged Techie You can't deny the swag is dripping. Zulu'ya sabewa!!!!!✊ Wena weh Ndlovu! !!!! Bayette! !!!!!!

[@thembatalksmind7149]

Nkosi yeSilo SamaBandla, iSilo sakwa Zulu, Bhejane, Hlanga Lom'Hlabathi Wena WeNdlovuuuuuu a Man after God's own Heart. A King who Acknowledges a King above himself, The Lord Jesus Christ. All Praise be to God Almighty. R. I. P Ndabezitha Wena WeNdlovu uy'bekile iNduku eBandla. uTshaliwe namhlanje Silo SamaBandla Lala Ngoxolo Nkosi Goodwill Zwelithini Ka BhekuZulu

[@silingasilinga7164]

Life well lived Give us Africa the Next King of The AMAZULU From KENYA

[@DJPETE0608]

Mia moja

[@sihlangusithole7885]

100%zulu man kwazulu futhi ngikhuluma isizulu ngihlala Ekhaya kwazulu 😘😘😘😘😘😘🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@richardviolette4038]

Lena Roderick tarot

[@richardviolette4038]

Lena Roderick tarot

[@sabelomweni1341]

From Empangeni 'heard you' Mahlangu

[@fineafrica7593]

It's better to use the Original South African flag, than using this colony flag

[@mattsherv1986]

God bless the Zulus!

[@thandoxulu6512]

Thank you I god bless you to

[@lindokuhlezondi323]

LOL thanks, I'm Zulu

[@sindikhumalo9217]

Thank you very much. God bless you too.

[@lindokuhlezondi323]

@@sindikhumalo9217 Konje obani oKhumalo?

[@sindikhumalo9217]

@@lindokuhlezondi323 oMntungwa, Mbulazi, Mzilikazi kaMashobane, oMabaso .

[@joshuaroom4263]

yes that's true we know where we come from and we know our king

[@nosieoneverything2288]

😥😥😥 REST IN POWER OUR KING!!!

[@Kozmiknomadiko]

I am a Zulu living in Canada and have been living in North America now for a little under 10 years. Zulu culture is scattered all over the world and has influenced the world at large. One of the first HipHop groups ever was called the Zulu Nation! Zulu royal family, baba, nkosi, please give council to your people and the people of South Africa, Africa, and the global community. Our continent is getting swallowed up, and your people in the Americas need help. Bayede Nkosi!

[@corettaha7855]

therealmakoya 23_4567 I'm in Texas, and we have all heard of the Zulu nation. Much respect!

[@erneihenson9950]

therealmakoya 23_4567 good to know that Zulu culture was able to significantly impact and enhance North American culture with HipHop...gee, thanks.....smh

[@MelusiBhenguthe_great]

Do you know that you are a "mantshinga, umagalela njengengonyama"...(your clan praises)...i hope your father teaches you who you are Jamal. you are Zulu....you are a warrior.

[@Magic1970something]

Zenme Yangzi The Zulu nation has inspired art of poetry, dance and graffiti to the removed African enslaved extended African family brought to the Americas during the transatlantic slave movement

[@leondelafonte]

Buyela ngini wena!!

[@taz-on-the-looseyusef5526]

i am not an Arab but my favorite news CHANNEL are Press Tv and al jazeera with love from namibia

[@DJ-jl5tn]

Success starts with knowledge of self.

[@willgeorge5644]

King Goodwill, Call all your people back from wherever they are, and secede KZN, I would be so happy to live in a kingdom with you as king!

[@danielagreen1799]

Read about the last queen of Ghana Yaa Asantewa.What a great women.Took over 1,000 British troops to take her down.She too lived in the1800s and the colonizers banished her out of her own land.I believe she died in 1922.

[@theresajohnson9991]

daniela green Thank you 🙏 for sharing didn’t know this

[@thecargotsold]

This is a good king.. I will visit Kwazulu Natal one day

[@dystar112]

History of any culture is important 💛

[@Naomi-yf1zl]

Despite whatever opinions He was our Zulu King by bloodline .Bayede wena weZulu.May your soul rest in peace.

[@blacklove4125]

I am glad this King pray to Almighty GOD for directions like King Solomon.

[@calvindike8402]

He's lost. He's a sellout

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@@calvindike8402 true that!!!

[@johnsmith-py7sy]

he worships pagan white Jesus, get real.

[@lee-angel4610]

He was indeed a good king who feared the Lord. May his soul rest in eternal peace 💔🙏

[@Kiki-ez7qk]

His royalty has transcended and the Zulu Nation will always be in debt for the leader he was and the King of kings he is. We moarn his passing and Africa loves him. Iguqile inkosi. Bayede 🕯️❤️🙌

[@debramabanga1755]

50 years of service from him

[@debramabanga1755]

@꧁Sindano Negongo꧂ this is not about you and what you believe

[@rudysocks2088]

What a humble king.

[@Zano35]

We love our King as Zulus.

[@larissansengiyumva528]

hey I'm a student in Sweden and would like to interview you for my schoolwork about Zulu nation. So could i ge you e-mail for more information?

[@LordOfMkuze]

Mphemba kaSompisi

[@sonofsoweto]

larissa betty sure u can

[@unconformingtruther5496]

Thabani Ntuli fund him yourself then

[@unconformingtruther5496]

chanson2431 regardless of being volcanic sometimes

[@africanrenaissance747]

This King is confused. The history that he is 'reminding' his people of is a history that was r\written by the colonists. He speaks of reviving a culture that was near extinction after the British invasion, yet he is dressed in European uniform. He is dining in western styled opulence--house, cars, etc. Secondly, he refers to God, and Jesus Christ as the son, so he speaks to 'God' through Jesus Christ, whereas, the Nguni people have always maintained their relations with their ancestors. His own Kingdom is premised on ancestral heritage. Lastly, there are so many Kingdoms in the Zulu ethnic group whose Kingdoms have been decimated by the politics of the imperialists. He is in actual fact, a creation of the imperialists.

[@sojozela]

well said! that's the reality

[@menzinkambule3474]

African Renaissance I agree with what you pointing at as the confusion of a king dressed in, worshiping, and a product of Europeans. What can pane Africans do in a modern world created by Europeans, how can they find their voice in this current world? Should pane Africans insist on living in a Stone Age world that no longer seem to even fit in the climatic changes that the world have gone through? Or is there an equitable solution in which we remain true to cultural values even when dressed in European suites like our kind here?

[@barrywhite5577]

Maybe we should understand that culture is dynamic and there are some aspects of culture that are not compatible with modern day life. Here you are and I want to assume you are African writing in English instead of Zulu or some other indigenous languages. But how do you separate language and culture?

[@menzinkambule3474]

Barry White I wouldn't separate culture from language. I write in English because the iPhone I'm using will keep on autocorrecting me if I write in SiSwati (besides, unlike Zulu, my native language is not yet on the google dictionary). I am excited about the dynamism of culture and some impacts of globalisation, but I would never want to give up all that is unique to my culture simply for the western culture to infiltrate Africa for a purpose that has no significance to improving African lives. But I will give up anything that doesn't add value to African lives 🙂

[@sumarcumar8772]

African Renaissance that is not a European uniform thats how Ethiopian kings dressed.

[@jevana33]

His voice is VERY RICH & Commanding!! The sound of The Creator like...

[@francisplatt93]

KING GOODWILL Zwelethini attended the eShowe High School matric dance. that was 2006. WHAT an occassion and honour.

[@rachelodimah1647]

You are the luckiest Tribes please Sir keep your tradisions Don't listen to any boby Thank you very much GOD bless you and your People

[@dutchchessbetterthancheese1239]

This guy has a good vibe around him. Sad to hear he past away.

[@neuro6164]

Growing up in South Africa, I could never understand the strange relationship between the Boer and the Zulu. Eventually I found that the mutual respect of one warrior to another. However, the relationships below shows a much deeper appreciation for each other. Mpande kaSenzangakhona, Mpande (1798-1872) was monarch of the Zulu Kingdom from 1840 to 1872, making him the longest reigning Zulu king. He was a half-brother of Sigujana, Shaka and Dingane, who both preceded him as kings of the Zulu. He came to power after overthrowing Dingane in 1840. Mpande came to prominence when Dingane suffered a catastrophic disaster at the Battle of Blood River in December 1838. His defeat at the hands of the Boers led to unrest, which Dingane attempted to control by eliminating potential successors such as Mpande. In September 1839 Mpande defied his brother, who demanded his support in a war against the Swazi people. Fearing he would be killed if he joined Dingane, Mpande instead led thousands of Zulus into the Boer republic of Natalia. The Boers led by Andries Pretorius and Gert Rudolph decided to support Mpande, hoping to gain concessions if he could oust Dingane. In January 1840 Mpande's army led by Nongalaza defeated Dingane at the Battle of Maqongqo. Mpande arrived shortly after with Pretorious' force of Boers, and was proclaimed king. Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (1868 - 18 October 1913, commonly misspelled Dinizulu) was the king of the Zulu nation from 20 May 1884 until his death in 1913. He succeeded his father Cetshwayo, who was the last king of the Zulus to be officially recognized as such by the British. Zululand had been broken up into 13 smaller territories by the British after the Anglo-Zulu War, and Cetshwayo, and subsequently Dinuzulu, administered one of them. The British later realized the futility of breaking up Zululand into the territories and restored Cetshwayo as paramount leader of the territories. However, they left one of Cetshwayo's sons, Usibepu (Zibhebhu), alone with his lands intact. On 22 July 1883, Usibepu attacked Cetshwayo's new kraal in Ulundi, wounding the king and causing him to flee. To contest the succession, Dinuzulu first appealed to the British, but had no response. He then offered rewards of land to Boer farmers of the Vryheid and Utrecht districts, to come and fight on his side and restore the Zulu Kingdom. In 1884 a group of Boer farmers from the districts of Utrecht and Vryheid undertook to help restore order, in return for land for the formation of an independent republic with access to the sea. Led by General Louis Botha, they formed Dinuzulu's Volunteers and after several clashes with Zibhebhu, defeated him at the Battle of Ghost Mountain (also known as the Battle of Tshaneni) on 5 June 1884. The Nieuwe Republiek, established in northern Natal on land awarded to Boers by Dinuzulu, was recognized by Germany and Portugal. It was later incorporated on its request by the ZAR because of financial problems, after the British annexed the coastal plains from the Thuhela river (Tugela) northwards in order to prevent the Boers from building a harbor. After considerable dispute in a Natal arbitration court, Britain eventually recognized the New Republic, but reduced in size after annexation of the coastal plains by Britain and deprived of its claims to St Lucia for a harbor. The Niewe Republiek was incorporated on its own request with the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek in 1888. Stability in the Zulu kingdom continued until the British annexed the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek in 1899. In 1890 Dinuzulu was captured by the British and exiled to the island of Saint Helena for seven years, for leading a Zulu army against the British due to annexation of the coastal plains of Zululand. In 1906 the so-called Bambatha rebellion broke out. After the rebellion had been put down, Dinuzulu was accused of giving orders to Bambatha to start the rebellion and was put on trial for treason. Although he steadfastly protested his innocence, he was found guilty and sentenced to four years imprisonment in March, 1908. Two years later an old friend of his, General Louis Botha, became Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Botha ordered that Dinuzulu be released and transported to the farm Uitkyk in the Transvaal, where he died in 1913 at the age of 44 or 45. He was succeeded by his son Solomon kaDinuzulu the father of King Goodwill Zwelitini. You may not know this, but President Ramaphosa indicated in 2018 that the government will confiscate land without compensation. This includes the lands belonging to the Zulu King. We, the Boers, stand by you King of the Zulus, as we have done in the past.

[@andilenyandeni5305]

Thank you good history

[@gentilebeliever2249]

Thank you for your knowledge and sharing with us. My late father worked as a doctor with the Zulu people all his life, a white man.

[@yvonnememela918]

Neuro, thank you so much for this crucial information. I am Zulu and it's nice to know this.

[@poshplayersentertainment4317]

So much info,thanks for this.

[@johnnyb8825]

It would be more accurate to say that the chief called "Zulu" founded the Zulu clan rather than the Zulu nation. They were one of hundreds of such clans in that region who shared the same language and culture. It was his descendent Shaka who united these clans into one nation which then took its name from that clan.

[@Bozewani]

Shaka ZUlu united hte various ZUlu clans into one powerful Warriror nation which even defeated the British in Isandlwana (little hand in Zulu BTW)

[@mondechaphi6754]

Jonny b angikusabi mina

[@johnnyb8825]

@@mondechaphi6754 Nor should you be!

[@WNdaba]

Clan unyoko. We are a nation, not clan

[@doogcat]

Shaka Zulu Leader of the Zulu Kingdom was one of the most influential Monarchs of the Zulu Kingdom.

[@martinodendaal9267]

... and one of the biggest mass murderers in the world's history also !

[@doogcat]

true but America also mass murdered slaves during slavery they also kill millions of Japanese people during ww2 with the atomic bomb and whats your point @@martinodendaal9267

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@@doogcat So does that justify why Shaka killed his own people for power. Can we please stop glorifying this so called "King", tell the truth that he was a murderer like the slave masters.

[@clintanthony4317]

A real king indeed. Your son Misuzulu will make you proud and the nation proud

[@zweliniMqwebu6853]

Bayeeeede Silo❤

[@sistaluv1357]

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful conversation. It is very important and encourage. The King is definitely being directed by the Most High God. Thanks again for sharing this dialogue with us🙏🏾🌷🙏🏾

[@wallstreet497]

A king with a english name ! can you imagine the queen in uk with xhosa name?

[@PetrusandPardette]

Colonial influence... His father maybe paid respect to someone... Usually how that happens ... But in this case it was purely done so you can fit your tongue around his name without making a fool of yourself... Again it is all about respect...

[@Zano35]

We love our King as Zulus

[@sanniegerber3468]

He is a great king... king goodwill .. zulus is woirs ..I have zulu frends as I am a afrikaner and they treat me like a brother ... zulus is great poele ... just don't make them upset

[@chumizola1847]

Thats my king who Prays and believe in God, King of kings!!

[@ustand2186]

Jesus is the only King of Kings, sorry,.

[@lordzekhukheswa]

Chumi Zola this is so awesome.

[@willgeorge5644]

I Had a meeting with him, he has a belt buckle that has the inscription "JESUS, THE KING OF KINGS". Before he has a cup of tea, there are prayers. I spent the night in one of his palaces, I was so impressed by him and his family.

[@bennymoloi2674]

stupid

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@@ustand2186 God is the only way.

[@zeph6439]

I am amazed at some of the hater comments here. King Goodwill is a Christian - so what? If you listen to what has been said, he is tolerant of all religions, including the indigenous pagan beliefs. He just wants what is best for everyone and wants to preserve the traditions of his people.

[@gilpou3260]

So very true Everyone wants their bloodlines to carry on for generations to follow indeed👍🏽👏🏾💯💎👑🌏

[@thabanikhumalo3334]

🙌🙌🙌 Bayede! Wena weNdlovu. BAYEDE

[@stephcarry9548]

Mbulazi!

[@khumothage4629]

Mzilikazi ❤

[@jaemusokayi434]

Rest in peace dear king, I like it when he says Zulu people all around the world know who is their king.

[@malakshalyahawadah8126]

Zulu,xhosa tribes are real children of gad the troops in warriors!

[@andreharris9363]

YES INDEED BROTHER

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

Who's "gad"?

[@maudeneyarber9997]

Gad was one of Jacob's sons one of the 12 Tribes of the original people the Hebrews or the True Israelites Yah's chosen people Moses lead them out of Egypt to return to Jerusalem!

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

@@maudeneyarber9997 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@kastytisrudokas5315]

Respect to Zulu king from Lithuania

[@CheNava1]

RESPECT TO AL JAZEERA MUCH RESPECT.

[@chumizola1847]

good! i wish to meet my fellow tribes men and women one day! i am tanzanian but zulu by blood because my father is a zulu, who around 1986 was in tanzania, morogoro in the campus called mazimbu named after solomon! my father's name is Richard Charles Zola, but i dont know him😭

[@NguniPrince]

you are our brother... We are all Nguni my brother!

[@chumizola1847]

Mbongeni Mlalazi thanks bro! God Bless you

[@sazigumede4331]

Chumi Zola Uma ufisa ngempela uyolithola lelothuba (if you truly wish to you will find that orportunity

[@MikeAnderson-mh2og]

Chumi Zola Your entire nation belongs to the British. Great Britain has absolute right and sovereignty over all of British Zululand.

[@khumothage4629]

@Chumi Zola Much love to you brother. From South Africa with love. ❤✊

[@SinakoMxabo]

May your soul rest in peace Ngonyama

[@lewidreamsstudio5608]

He speaks very wise and of wisdom remarkable 👑 king.

[@2laniful]

What the presenter doesn't know is that the Name Zulu is also his surname and links him directly to the founder of the tribe.

[@NdrHrlnd]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@mrmad778]

@@theoholmes8471 what point are you trying to raise here? during war people get killed and that is what Shaka did killed people at war to win the war, people who would kill him if he did not kill them 1st. perhaps you have a better method he could have used to conquer instead of killing. Are war lords called murderous or this only applies to him as an African.

[@theoholmes8471]

@@mrmad778 You obviously know fokkall about Africa. In denial like the 30% educated and 70 IQ walking about thinking they geniuses What a twit

[@mrmad778]

@@theoholmes8471 you have no clue how to use the word obvious again like you had no idea what fact meant. you probably think your ability to insult makes you a genius too. The Afrika I know is different from the one you read about because you are not on the African side of Africans. you read books written by non-Africans about Africa and walking about thinking you know Africa have you ever even been in Africa?

[@theoholmes8471]

@@mrmad778 i read the books by educated people. Not be heathens who killed their own and pretend it never happened. Shaka Zulu is no better than Hitler but do you see black people speak of the Zulu like they speak of the German ? Oh and i call a spade a spade and a doos a doos. You are a twit. Cheers idiot

[@lawrencevanniekerk5328]

Most amazing interview much respect and honor to you King of the Zulus may you live forevermore , you have given me hope , all my prayers and a long life to you King.