Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika - National anthem of South Africa

The national anthem of South Africa was adopted in 1997 and is a hybrid song combining extracts of the 19th century Xhosa hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "God Bless Africa", lit. '"Lord Bless Africa"') and the Afrikaans song that was used as the South African national anthem during the apartheid era, "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (English: "The Voice of South Africa"), with new English lyrics.

The anthem is often referred to by its incipit of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", but this has never been its official title, which is simply "National Anthem of South Africa".

The committee responsible for this new composition included Anna Bender, Elize Botha, Richard Cock, Dolf Havemann (Secretary), Mzilikazi Khumalo (chairman), Masizi Kunene, John Lenake, Fatima Meer, Khabi Mngoma, Wally Serote, Johan de Villiers, and Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph.

Source : Wikipedia

[Steve_Raglan_aka_William_Afton]

0:01 Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
1:09 Die Stem van Suid-Afrika

[unkown]

As a Samoan this national anthem should be sung by every human beings around the world.... It is the most beautiful anthem ever written by man. GOD BLESS SOUTH AFRICA AND HER PEOPLE....

[SaifAnsari-df]

Thank you so much for supporting us Palastinians ❤❤

[svenheilborn]

Congratulations for your national holiday on 27th April Sout Africa from your friends in Germany <3 South Africa is a beaufitul country with nice landscape, charming people and such a nice culture. I´m really proud to call you our friends. Best wishes for the future from your friends in Germany <3

[princesssuzy]

27 April a day to remember 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉happy national day

[lydiamaina]

Proudly African. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 with love from Kenya

[LoyisoJunior]

South Africa is my favorite county ❤❤❤❤

[Susandalton-pb]

Woow so interesting indeed the best in Africa my motherland. Africa first much love from Uganda

[vijeshb]

i taught our National Anthem and Nkosi Sikeleli Afrika at the same time. Now she has learned to play our national anthem in Keyboard.Next will be Nkosi Sikeleli Afrika. God Bless the Entire Africa!

[truthmatters]

For all out there who love the unity of the Springbok rugby team but who can't be in Paris on Sunday, sing this loud and proud for the 33 men, captain Siya, coach Jacques and manager Rassie who are all winners regardless of the result - we salute you. Viva Amabokoboko, viva! ❤❤☮☮ Hamba kakuhle Madiba!

[sethrenaud]

Everytime I feel the world is falling apart I listen to this and realize that, we can make a better world. I know South Africa has a long way to go. But what Mandela and you South Africans have done is remarkable.

[fromsouthcarolina]

The diverse South Africa! 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏿‍♂️🇿🇦🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

[truthmatters]

Well, it's official: the Amaboboko have triumphed over the world's best in the hardest path to the finals of any team. You showed the guts, to you the glory. Be proud of yourselves - we all are! ❤❤ za

[Ziphathele-gu]

My beautiful Country south Africa this song always bring tears to me it was not easy to Archieve our freedom from the Architect of Apartheid

[witkrag]

A beautiful rendition of an inspiring anthem
The tune is the same as for the Tanzanian national anthem Mungu ibariki Afrika.

[liberty]

I am a Nigerian, but hey this is the best National Anthem I have ever heard.

It's simply the best.

This should be adopted as African Anthem.

[SebastianHernandez-uobe]

Just like the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 & FIFA world cup 2010 🇿🇦⚽️

Forever strong South Africa 🇿🇦 ✊️

[southside]

Wonderful. God bless South Africa and Nelson Mandela’s example and legacy🙏

[joysboy]

Heart felt blessings from the Tribe of Benjamin🇯🇲

[davidmarinhernandez]

Amo a éste país tan maltratado por el destino.