God Bless Africa (Nkosi Sikeleli Africa)- Children of Africa

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Time:06:53
This is dedicated to the memory of the Soweto Uprising on June 16, 1976. God bless Africa. God bless us all.

Comments

Rethabile said…
Amen. God bless those who actually gave up their tiny lives for the sake of justice. God bless us all.
Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:17:00 AM
changeseeker said…
Indeed. And may they rest in peace, knowing they are still remembered.
Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:39:00 AM
Fabrizio said…
You have my support. God bless all african brothers
Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:39:00 AM
lyre said…
Where can I find the words? I remember this but I dont remember the situation. Thanks for the history. let me get to research
Monday, June 18, 2007 8:37:00 AM
Anonymous said…
God bless us all, indeed.

Peace & Love
Monday, June 18, 2007 3:00:00 PM
Dance_Soul said…
I was taught this song in 4th grade chorus. This anthem has always been one of my favorites, right along with SARAFINA!! I love the tonal patterns of the Xousa (sp?) and other tribes.
Shaka Zula remians one of my fav movies and Gum Boot Dance RULES!!
Ok - thats it for my S. African cultural experience.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:27:00 PM
Klara said…
I love that Song
Thanx
Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:41:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks, Stephen, for remembering and reminding! we may never forget the sacrifices of the children on that day. And in a surreal way they are still paying the sacrifice in the neo-liberal economics of the current South African State. It is sad than people can easily ignore the sacrifice of the Lost Generation.

PS. I hope this comment appears. I have a very bad connection in Milondo.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:37:00 PM
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