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The composer was Enoch Sontonga (born 1873, died 1905 when he was only 32 years old). He lived in Pimville, Soweto, in South Africa, and was a teacher at the Nancefield Methodist Missionary School. He wrote "Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika" as a hymn that was first performed by his own choir, but eventually other choirs began performing it too. According to at least one source it was written in 1897. On 8 January 1912 it was sang as the closing prayer at the first meeting of the organization that later became the African National Congress.
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When was the new South African anthem written?
The New National Anthem is a combination of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" and "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika""Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("Lord Bless Africa" in Xhosa), was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school in Johannesburg. The ANC used it as a freedom song when fighting apartheid.In May 1918, C.J. Langenhoven wrote an Afrikaans poem called Die Stem, for which music was composed by the Reverend Marthinus Lourens de Villiers in 1921. "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: The Call of South Africa) was the national anthem of South Africa from 1957 to 1994, and shared national anthem status with Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika until 1997, when a new hybrid anthem was adopted.
What is South Africa's national song?
There are 5 languages in the South African anthem:AfrikaansEnglishZuluXhosaSouthern SothoThe five South African languages included in their anthem are Afrikaans, English, Sesotho, Xhosa and Zulu.
Where can one find the lyrics of the South African national anthem?
Nkosi Sikelel' iAfricaThe lyrics of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrica" ("God Bless Africa") have been translated into various African languages. See the website of the ANC (via the Related Link) for the translations. To hear a huge range of versions of the anthem, head for YouTube.
What are the six Lalela Zulu songs by Lewis Nkosi and Stanley Glasser?
Lalela Zulu are six songs in Zulu sung by the King's Singers on one of their albums. The texts are from Lewis Nkosi and they are arranged by Stanley Glasser, but not printed yet (as I know).
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When was Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika created?
Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was created in 1897.
Who composed Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika?
Enoch Sontonga; 1897
Who wrote the words of Nkosi sikelel iAfrika?
In 1923 Nkosi sikele'iAfrika was recorded by Solomon T,Plaatje
Who wrote seven additional verses for nkosi sikelel iafrika?
Samuel Mqhayi
Who composed nkosi sikelel' Africa and when?
Nkosi Sikelel' Africa was composed by Enoch Sontonga in 1897.
When was the new South African anthem written?
The New National Anthem is a combination of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" and "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika""Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("Lord Bless Africa" in Xhosa), was originally composed as a hymn in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a teacher at a Methodist mission school in Johannesburg. The ANC used it as a freedom song when fighting apartheid.In May 1918, C.J. Langenhoven wrote an Afrikaans poem called Die Stem, for which music was composed by the Reverend Marthinus Lourens de Villiers in 1921. "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: The Call of South Africa) was the national anthem of South Africa from 1957 to 1994, and shared national anthem status with Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika until 1997, when a new hybrid anthem was adopted.
Which African Countries share the same Anthem tunes?
Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa currently share the song Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika as their national anthems. Transkei, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have also used this as their national anthem in the past.
What is South Africa's national song?
There are 5 languages in the South African anthem:AfrikaansEnglishZuluXhosaSouthern SothoThe five South African languages included in their anthem are Afrikaans, English, Sesotho, Xhosa and Zulu.
What song did people sing to Mandela at the 1992 Barcelona olympic games?
Nkosi Sikelel - God Bless Africa
What is the name of the SA national Anthem?
Officially, it is the "National Anthem of (the Republic of) South Africa." More commonly it known as "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" after the opening line of the first part of the anthem which is in the Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho languages. It translates into English as "God Bless Africa." The second part of the anthem is called "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" which is Afrikaans for "The Call of South Africa." The second part/third stanza of the anthem is in Afrikaans. The final stanza (the fourth) is in English. I enclose a link to an interesting historical essay about all of the various strands that were pulled together to create a new anthem for the new South Africa.
Who composed nkosisikelel you Africa in 1897?
The composer of Nkosi Sikelela is Enoch Sontonga
What songs are identified with South Africa?
Well, as far as I know, Kwaito music, and some forms of house music originate from South Africa. It's difficult to place a single song to it, but some prime examples of the most popular are Nkalakatha by Mandoza (this was a huge hit), and Fairytale by Liquid Deep (which is currently a huge hit). Both are available on youtube with links to other South African Artists and music. Also, the National Anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iafrika (God Bless Africa) is well known. Another example can be the soundtrack to The Lion King, the African themes were composed by Lebo M, who is a South African. However, due to the broad cultural diversity in South Africa, associating one particular type of music is very difficult.
