Zuma sings controversial song at Mandela funeral

Khehla Shubane explains the controversy surrounding the song sung by Pres. Jacob Zuma at the funeral of Nelson Mandela.

[HULK-HOGAN]

This is not controversial. This is a piece of history which should never be forgotten.

[olamidearibisala]

Am Nigerian and I love this song and can relate to it

[nmsibiya]

Years later, I as a South African watch this video and appreciate this gentleman's view point, this song is a very symbolic and represents a myriad of historical factors, and for this reason and many others should be past from one generation to the next.

Viva!!

[tsheposekonya]

It’s amazing how the truth is seen as Controversial these days 🤣

[lehlohonolothoabala]

Let’s forget those who think this song is controversial let’s focus on how the former President lead this song. No one in politics sings like the former President, honorable Jacob Zuma 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔

[TheRealMntungwaKhumalo]

It's crazy that two black people think this song is controversial...

[ntandoyenkosishamase]

Point of correction, " His Excellency The President of the Republic of South Africa leads the congregation into revolutionary song at the funeral service of Nelson Mandela"

[sielfriedtcleophaszebbygow]

This song is not controversial, it is a song of pain - This song is for us, those who felt the injustices of the past.

[mvuzol.ngqentsu]

There's nothing controversial on this song.

[zeebit]

I love the song and I love Zuma for leading it properly.✊

[kholofelomaloma]

Our president is a good singer... Just listen to his voice 

[khamisahchao]

I love south Africans natural beauty an their love of their culture and their pride as Africans, i can say they are Africans who are proud to be Africans, long live their spirits

[deonmagabane]

Never has there been a time where this song is more relevant

[jimmyngwira]

i dont see anything wrong with the song. i understand each and every verse.

[bobbyshabangu]

Just in case you don't know what the song says let me translate it:

We, the black nation
We are lamenting for our land.
Our Land which was seized by the Whites

Chorus:

We say, Let them leave our Land x3

Verse2

The children of Africa are mourning,
Mourning for their land.
Their Land which was seized by the Whites.

[OKUHLEMZINYATHI]

Anyone comment about the wonderful choir backing up the president. Aint they just wonderful?

[OheneAdusi]

I wish my country Ghana once had a president that can sing like this!
Dear South Africans, no matter the wrong Mr Zuma did, I believe he still has some outstanding positive records that can't be overlooked.
"To forgive is divine and to err is human."
No one is perfect!
Peace be unto Africa!

[sgamer-xq]

even though I'm from West Africa I have always loved this song, Mandela & biko

[louismbara]

Nothing is controversial about this song, it actually is what Tata Mandela would have loved. it is has substantial significance to the history and heritage of Black traditional chiefs (as Mandela was one of them), the political struggle and the greater masses at large. We cannot be expected to bow to the feelings of arrogant Afrikaners who cannot accept the realities of the scourge underwhich black people in Africa at large had to go through. this song is part of the political culture and social identity of the South Africans, both black and white, who understand its context and the meaning of conserving the heritage and social identity of our country.

[MrDlm]

I had known this song from the film Amandla! and do not understand how it could be "controversial." It says "our children cry because white people took our land; may it be returned to the people." It is a remembrance of WHY there was a struggle in the first place. It is obviously in the style of a prayer hymn, a prayer that one day all things will be straightened out as they should be. This is the same as "We shall overcome" and the Christian prayer for the Kingdom of God on earth.