Bonse Aba - Shenandoah Christian Music Camp

"Bonse Aba," traditional Zambian song, arr. Andrew Fischer. Sung at the 12th Annual Choral Festival 2017 of Shenandoah Christian Music Camp (VA). Conducted by Wendell Nisly.

[mulengapromise]

Thank u so much dear brothers and sisters we are greatful as the people of Zambia bemba by tribe...

[DJ-bhju]

Whoever said the Mennonites don't know how to have fun A cute piece and well done.

[edwinkalande]

Translation: Bonse aba mupolela (All who have received Him )
Balipelwa maka yakuba bana ba kwa Lesa (he Has given them the power to be called the children of God)
muyaya ba kwa Lesa (everlasting will be called children of God)

[obk]

Habe das Lied als Kind von meiner Mutter gelernt. Heute bin ich über 60 und singe es immer noch aus Überzeugung. Ich weiß, dass mein Erlöser lebt…

[emmanuelmalekanichisanga]

Wow. Quite a pleasant surprise to hear this choir singing a Bemba hymn. Very well sung by an excellent choir.

[josephg.musuku]

Meaning is in John 1:12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - beautiful song.

[kenhamilton]

Brought up in Kitwe and never heard this before. Beautiful in Bemba

[brucebergstresser]

Beautiful praise in any language. Thanks for the blessing.

[URCStJamessNewcastlehymns]

brilliant! Perfect tuning, balance and the conductor is masterful

[appaloosagirl]

I really like it so much it also has my favorite girl.

[laylavu]

Sounds good, I’m learning this song at school.

[appaloosagirl]

Ava
I love this song ❤️👩‍👧‍👦👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩👫💃🤗

[PUAlum]

Wait! are Mennonites allowed to have this much fun while singing?!

[lorenzomaestro]

re-arrange the harmony part please. Good singing!

[bethechangeme]

Bonse aba, mu pokelela, Ba lipele maka akuba bana. (repeat)
Kuba bana, kuba bana, kuba bana bakwa lesa. (repeat)
Muya ya ya, muya ya ya, muya ya ya, bakwa lesa. (repeat)


Translation – All people
All people who accept his authority are his children. (repeat)
Are children in the power of God. (repeat)

[mildredmagwenzi]

Don't understand the language but nice rhythm.

[dixiewishbone]

Wonder who received the honor and glory for that song?  I did not understand one word, but of course maybe you folks have Zambia background and it is your heritage?  Nice harmony though!