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The South African National Anthem
Nkosi Sikelel’i Afrika
performed by the Kuumba Singers
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo
Yiva imathandazo yethu
Nkosi Sikelela Nkosi Sikelela.Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo
Yiva imathandazo yethu
Nkosi Sikelela
Thina lusapho lwayo.Yihla moya, yihla moya
Yihla moya oyingcwele
Nkosi Sikelela
Thina lusapho lwayo.
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo
Yiva imathandazo yethu
Nkosi Sikelela Nkosi Sikelela.Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo
Yiva imathandazo yethu
Nkosi Sikelela
Thina lusapho lwayo.Yihla moya, yihla moya
Yihla moya oyingcwele
Nkosi Sikelela
Thina lusapho lwayo.
Lord, bless Africa
May her spirit rise high up
Hear thou our prayers
Lord bless us.Lord, bless Africa
May her spirit rise high up
Hear thou our prayers
Lord bless us
Your family.Descend, O Spirit
Descend, O Holy Spirit
Lord bless us
Your family.
May her spirit rise high up
Hear thou our prayers
Lord bless us.Lord, bless Africa
May her spirit rise high up
Hear thou our prayers
Lord bless us
Your family.Descend, O Spirit
Descend, O Holy Spirit
Lord bless us
Your family.