Sarafina - Siyelele Mama (Sechaba) Lyric Video

"Siyelele Mama" which translates to "We are under attack, Mother" (also known as "Sechaba" or "Nation" in English) is a beautiful, emotionally gripping Sesotho and isiZulu song from the powerful and significant movie, Sarafina.

This song addresses the atrocities of the South African "Apartheid" regime. It is especially relevant to the year 1976 whereby school students adopted a campaign of resistance against having to be taught in Afrikaans in their schools. (Soweto uprising - 1976)

Sadly, approximately 700 were killed during this time including well-known Hector Pieterson. This story of Sarafina, a young girl caught up in the struggle for freedom in South Africa is still relevant to this day. May we never forget those gone before us, their souls will live on through the music.

This lyric video was created for those of you who would like to grasp a deeper understanding of these powerful lyrics. Enjoy! :)

*Please note that the translations may not be 100% correct. If you notice a mistake, please leave a message in the comment section below.

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*I take no credit, nor profit from this video, nor claim to be the artist. This is purely for entertainment and knowledge purposes.

Credit: ZoZoZu

[victorsnyder]

We will never forget, who’s listening in 2024 🇿🇦

[manziwahamburg]

Kenyans who loved this song, double tap

[ludemaravalcin]

Love for my african people❤️ from a haitian🇭🇹🇭🇹Black lives matter

[nanayawmixvlog]

Ghanaians who love this song tap the like button

[ra-ra]

The South Africans have this unique voice, this song pours motivation in my soul.

[AbuuRaslaan]

Our ancestors went through a lot ! GOD bless Africa 🤲

[JesuisLululula]

Love from Haiti 🇭🇹 we cry for freedom everyday

[kervensduperval]

Siyelele mama

From a Haitian. 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

Mama Africa.

[kliffohotieno]

Representing❤ kenya. We are here, we shall never forget

[doriskimicha]

Watching this after a young Kenyan dies after 2024 finance bill peaceful demonstrations makes my heart ache 💔💔 the police used live bullets on peaceful demonstrators and children 😢

[sabineulysse]

This song is for Haiti now🇭🇹 siyelele Mama 🙏🏼🇭🇹🙏🏼

[ericamarie]

Black American here this is my song that I will listen to while I pray

[djeb-mix]

Siyelele mama
💪🏾🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
Haitian

[felixmakinda]

The song should be taught to all African schools. It is not just a cry of South Africans. It is a cry that the Congolese, Sudanese, Kenyans, Ugandans, Burundians, and many other Africans can relate to. Sending love to South Africa and the rest of Africa from Kenya. Stay strong fam.

[AkikoVermark]

June 16th anyone? HAPPY AFRICAN CHILDS DAY!!!

[francismuchiri]

Gen Z is listening...2024.
Revolution is coming to Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[sisiheyman]

Our fore fathers were taken by force into slavery but today we are willingly given ourselves into slavery all because of bad leadership, God have mercy on us 😭😭😭😭😭

[Crazypants_]

Only black people are so kind, imagine forgiving people who admitted to any wrong doing nor asked for an apology.. wow. God Bless the black nation

[Fireball]

As Kenya 🇰🇪 is fighting for its second liberation through
#RejectFinanceBill2024
#OccupyParliament
#RutoMustGo
I feel Sarafina speaks for us, the youth of Africa more & more.
We need to keep on fighting ✊🏾
Our ancestors only started. We have to complete the journey to full liberation.
Amandla, awethu 🇰🇪 ✊🏾✊🏾

[melbornjohnson]

💪🇯🇲Jamaica 🇯🇲 TO Africa 🇬🇭 ancestors Africa fighting n we nev stop still in our bloodline Jamaica to Africa one love🇯🇲🤜💥💥🤛🇬🇭