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National Anthem of South Africa

South Africa Anthem

The "National Anthem of South Africa," also known as "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (God Bless Africa) and "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" (The Call of South Africa), is a hybrid anthem that combines elements of two songs. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga, a Methodist schoolteacher, and "Die Stem van Suid-Afrika" was written in 1918 by C.J. Langenhoven. The anthem represents South Africa's cultural diversity, with lyrics in Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans, and English. The original performers are various choirs and orchestras, and the anthem is usually performed in a solemn and dignified manner, reflecting the nation's struggle for freedom and unity. The anthem's key is in B-flat major, and it has a powerful and uplifting melody that resonates with the country's history and aspirations.

Hino da África c Sul (Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika) - South Africa

(INTRO)
d c b1 c d c

c b1 c d e e d d c
Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika
e e d e f f e e e d
Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,
c b1 c d e e d f e
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
d c b1 c d c
Nkosi sikelela,
d c c b1 c d c
thina lusapho lwayo.

c c c d e e
Morena boloka
e e e f e d
setjhaba sa heso,
c b1 c d e e f d c b1 c
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,
c c e g e d f e d c
O se boloke, O se boloke
e f d c d f e
setjhaba sa heso,
e f d c c b1 d c
Setjhaba sa South Afrika
d d d d
South Afrika

g1 g1 c c e e g g
Uit die blou van onse hemel,
f e d f d c b1 c
Uit die diepte van ons see,
g1 g1 c c e e g g
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
g a b a g a d g
Waar die kranse antwoord gee,

e g a a e e g g
Sounds the call to come together,
g f e e a f d
And united we shall stand,
c e g g g c c a
Let us live and strive for freedom,
g f e g a b c
In South Africa our land.