"Halala Syanibongela" - UniZulu Choir (University of Zululand, South Africa)

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  • The University of Zululand Choir in South Africa performs "Halala" for a recording session in July of 2015.
    This is a celebratory song for weddings, graduations, and parties. The dancing you see toward the end is from a traditional Zulu dance style.
    Please enjoy the music and excuse the shaky single camera work.

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  • @zanokuhlemabuza3762
    @zanokuhlemabuza3762 8 років тому +356

    Halala
    [Congratulations]
    Halala siyan'bongela
    [Congratulations, we're thankful for you]
    San'bona maZulu!
    [Hello Zulu people]
    San'bona maZulu amahle!
    [Hello you beautiful Zulu people]
    Awu ithi nje "Dear Mntanami"
    [Oh it just says' "My Dear Baby"]
    Nam' angazi, nam' angazi
    [I don't know either, I don't know either]
    Ukuth' uban' obhale lencwadi
    [Who wrote this letter]
    Ithi nje "Dear Mntanami"
    [It just says "My Dear Baby"]

    • @patoarman
      @patoarman 7 років тому +18

      awsome voices!!!!...sounds so natural... powerful when the music takes his feelings... very thankful por the lyrics!, sorry for my poor english... i live in Santiago of Chile, Southamérica.

    • @claudiomadeira3412
      @claudiomadeira3412 6 років тому

      Zano

    • @elmargariteno82
      @elmargariteno82 5 років тому +2

      Thanks for the lyrics

    • @kawanasitwala5080
      @kawanasitwala5080 5 років тому +2

      Thanks alot

    • @kawanasitwala5080
      @kawanasitwala5080 5 років тому +1

      Thanks

  • @mukstymug4003
    @mukstymug4003 3 роки тому +74

    South Africa still holds the African culture musically 🥺🥺 I love this , much love from Uganda 🇺🇬

  • @lijunliu628
    @lijunliu628 3 роки тому +111

    The Zulu theme musics are just so great in Civilization 6 game. The rich culture of Africa really is attractive !

  • @ifyify9245
    @ifyify9245 8 років тому +301

    South Africans are blessed by God a Almighty with beautiful voices . Love from Nigeria ❤️ My heart is strongly in this country ! God bless SouthAfrica, God Bless Africa❤️

  • @Makhedama
    @Makhedama 7 років тому +85

    Now I understand why they call Zulu's people of the heavens, pure bliss. Love from Uganda

  • @russellmills2723
    @russellmills2723 5 років тому +210

    I didnt understand a WORD. But I got so much joy from the song! Greetings from your African American brother in the US!

    • @natalieokioga7395
      @natalieokioga7395 4 роки тому +7

      Welcome to Afrika the land of your ancestors... Now door of Return by South African govnt

    • @dijauneaiymuan9834
      @dijauneaiymuan9834 4 роки тому +2

      @@natalieokioga7395 ❤

    • @jasmineharrison7822
      @jasmineharrison7822 4 роки тому +11

      Natalie Okioga I heard from my grandmothers aunt that I’m a direct descendant of the Zulu and my father told me I’m related to the Temne from Sierra Leone
      My dream is to visit the lands of my ancestors including the Zululand

    • @makteko
      @makteko 3 роки тому +4

      @@jasmineharrison7822 Come home sister, we will introduce to your Ancestors and give you a Zulu name.😊🥰

  • @thembipromise3057
    @thembipromise3057 7 років тому +204

    You gotta love being Zulu. I'm so proud to be Zulu 😍😍😍

    • @krupaltrivedi3701
      @krupaltrivedi3701 7 років тому +5

      Thembi Promise 👌

    • @leonardhlalele7134
      @leonardhlalele7134 6 років тому +2

      the use of english to express your proud attitude says it all ... lol

    • @harveysmith7143
      @harveysmith7143 6 років тому +1

      Where can I learn to speak Zulu?

    • @elmargariteno82
      @elmargariteno82 5 років тому +9

      I’m so proud to have african roots and african blood in my Heart ❤️

    • @africanandproud6792
      @africanandproud6792 5 років тому +20

      @@leonardhlalele7134 But how would other people know how proud she is if she did not say it in English?

  • @czarqne6125
    @czarqne6125 5 років тому +34

    something about south african music that gets me all the time.... love from kenya

  • @atuiancockerinukihaanganav1443
    @atuiancockerinukihaanganav1443 6 років тому +115

    i always love the sound of Africans music and songs......something about their voice and music just gets me emotional and happy at the same time as well...Love FROM THE FIJI ISLANDS in the PACIFIC OCEAN

    • @romenhome5138
      @romenhome5138 5 років тому

      if i visit fiji, you might show me around,,,

  • @BelmondAmetissahaman
    @BelmondAmetissahaman 2 місяці тому +3

    South Africa, the home of sweet melodies. Much loves❤❤❤❤ from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲

  • @carlosmairena5963
    @carlosmairena5963 5 років тому +21

    I´m from México, where the music is an essential part of our people. but, this music comes from the deepest place of the soul.. Love this music.. is joyfull, so expressive.. music from the soul, totally.

  • @curtiseagleeyemullin
    @curtiseagleeyemullin 6 років тому +13

    There is something about this music... it is as though they are conquering the stars, just by singing. I think that African choral music truly is the most alive music in the world. It makes one want to live, to thrive, to shine like the sun. Close your eyes and listen.

  • @jasmineharrison7822
    @jasmineharrison7822 4 роки тому +13

    I have ancestors who are the Zulu dating back hundreds of years from my grandmothers side
    It makes me smile everyday and night

  • @sorellman
    @sorellman 5 років тому +15

    These humans are beautiful. Sometimes I can't get enough of you, Earth people.

  • @negrandfondamental445
    @negrandfondamental445 4 роки тому +12

    I just faull in love for this great music of Africa...
    From Senegal 😇🙏🏾

  • @242boiz
    @242boiz 6 років тому +23

    My people, my roots, much love from the Bahamas!!! Love you all!! 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @unathimakalima1185
    @unathimakalima1185 8 років тому +55

    Feeling so proudly South African right now! When we sing our traditional songs we show off and make sure we nail them.

    • @bartcolen
      @bartcolen 8 років тому +7

      That's great to hear. You SHOULD feel proud! Greetings from a white friend in America!

  • @goeja
    @goeja 5 років тому +2

    I'm from North Africa. Music from Africa makes me so happy. No instrument where needed for our for fathers just people and there voices was plenty to have party

  • @hitmantae104
    @hitmantae104 7 років тому +3

    Imiss south Africa so much I'm not south African but congolese, but i still miss it cause i was born there and grew up there

  • @humble1humble178
    @humble1humble178 5 років тому +16

    From The US... Gratitude Peace and Blissings to the Mother Land... I LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE... ONE DAY WE WILL MEET THE CREATOR AND DANCE IN THE MIDST OF TRUE PEACE... I WATCH THIS AND GET OVERJOYED AND OVERWHELM... LOOK AT THE ANCESTORS REBIRTH IN US ALL...LOVE YOU ALL.

  • @Ernireg3
    @Ernireg3 5 місяців тому +1

    This is absolutely crazy! I don't know any of these people but their joy is so infectious, it makes me feel like they're all my cousins and I'm genuinely happy to see them and hear them.

  • @elijahthomas7855
    @elijahthomas7855 6 років тому +15

    Those fiiine African queens maaan. They beautiful.

  • @joymaphanga1786
    @joymaphanga1786 3 роки тому +6

    As a UniZulu alumni 👩‍🎓, I’m here to tell you… there’s soooo much more where this came from ❤️

  • @LibertyPeraia
    @LibertyPeraia 8 років тому +41

    Much love from Greece ❤️

  • @reginanoreiga5282
    @reginanoreiga5282 4 роки тому +3

    Now I’m from Trinidad and Tobago and I don’t have the slightest clue what they’re saying but my pores raised when I saw the passion in the dance and for some reason tears ran out my eyes by the end of the video. Love this

  • @BigChill228
    @BigChill228 6 місяців тому +2

    I cry everytime I hear this song. I feel like I miss a home that I was torn away from.

  • @kkbkkb5888
    @kkbkkb5888 4 роки тому +3

    If you are having a shitty day watch this video especially the lady in the pink and navy stripes that smile and enjoyment will brighten any day.

  • @Jmalmed
    @Jmalmed 7 років тому +33

    This is amazing. I've listened to this at least 10 times in a row now. The song is intoxicating and every single member moves and sings so differently - it's just really fun to watch them. I'll be on the lookout for more...

  • @philgardner9497
    @philgardner9497 4 роки тому +5

    Loved listening to and watching this. I wanted to be there among you all....loving to sing and dance with you

  • @Howe62
    @Howe62 6 років тому +11

    I've watched this over two hundred times and that girl who ran out at 1:57 with the traditional Zulu High stomp move gets me every time :)

  • @CelestialChoir
    @CelestialChoir 5 років тому +13

    Those *TOTALLY BAD ZULU BASSES* with that *amazing chest resonance* get to me every time! Simply *magnificent!* Much love from your African-American sister in the United States! :-)

    • @trtkpt698
      @trtkpt698 5 років тому

      Youre a Tswana tribe. Black South Africans are the Israelites. One day it will be revealed

    • @malikelshabazz3192
      @malikelshabazz3192 5 років тому +1

      @@trtkpt698 No they aren't. Only tribe from Southern Africa that has credibility to being part of the 10 lost tribes of Israel are the Lemba people.

    • @ZAR_72
      @ZAR_72 6 місяців тому

      ​@@malikelshabazz3192 Lemba are related to the Ashkenaz. Us Zulu people have no relatives in Europe, period!

  • @tanmaytikle8521
    @tanmaytikle8521 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much Civ 6 for introducing us to so many cultures

  • @richardhendry9091
    @richardhendry9091 8 років тому +11

    Since I was child i grow found with sound African choir .. Beautiful voices though I don't understand the language but music has its language.. Love it ..

  • @thebookofeli7939
    @thebookofeli7939 10 місяців тому +9

    Im Ghanaian but I love South American music omg

  • @liranekm
    @liranekm 4 роки тому +2

    Love from Gabon 🇬🇦 ❤️❤️❤️.
    Zulus are such beautiful people

  • @MaMvelase275
    @MaMvelase275 7 років тому +86

    the lead singer wow!!!

  • @Facelessbuster
    @Facelessbuster 5 років тому +10

    Freaking amazing! Everyone here was fantastic! Much love and respect from America! Keep doing what you’re doing

  • @ghettorepublican9553
    @ghettorepublican9553 4 роки тому +2

    I am no zulu but you tube been lieing about this video. I watch it every day i love my ancestors. This vid is on 10 million views

  • @ColinoDeani
    @ColinoDeani 4 роки тому +4

    Damn, that young lady in the Striped Dress is simply Beautiful. Africa has the most beauties in the world

  • @filbsmoatlas1801
    @filbsmoatlas1801 4 роки тому +5

    I still get goosebumps watching this the 10th time, fully knowing what to expect.

  • @carterdunlap9957
    @carterdunlap9957 Рік тому +2

    I love this! Listen to those harmonies!

  • @benaaronmusic
    @benaaronmusic 9 років тому +49

    What an amazing celebration song.
    Thank you for recording and sharing this.

  • @pearlsnjasmine
    @pearlsnjasmine 2 роки тому +1

    In my church choir in the US growing up, we sang with our mouths. these beautiful people sing with their whole bodies. I think I would have liked this much more...

  • @joempoyo1500
    @joempoyo1500 6 років тому +4

    Its so beautiful guys. One of the best cultures... i love the way u guys danse

  • @dropdead252
    @dropdead252 2 роки тому +1

    Much Love and Respect from Barbados!!!

  • @hemiheke4920
    @hemiheke4920 4 роки тому

    E ngā Awherīka ki te tonga tangata, waiata ātaahua hoki! Beautiful song, from Aotearoa/New Zealand. Arohanui ki te Awherika

  • @Francheaduncan
    @Francheaduncan 8 років тому +43

    never been to Africa but I truly love the sound and the ppl

    • @cuanmcquaide8083
      @cuanmcquaide8083 8 років тому +8

      Yer you have to come visit us. If you do come go to a gumboot dance show

  • @lungelongidi7714
    @lungelongidi7714 8 років тому +25

    wow wow, this just makes me miss my hometown, empangeni, I am proud Zulu man

    • @bartcolen
      @bartcolen 8 років тому +5

      Your people's music is one of life's greatest joys! Be a proud Zulu man!

    • @shereehardin5783
      @shereehardin5783 6 років тому

      hi could you tell me if abatwe legends involve riding ants or is that made up by Europeans?

    • @1ntuthukozwane
      @1ntuthukozwane 6 років тому +1

      @@shereehardin5783 It was not made up by Europeans but by Africans. The Zulus have a BaTwa story but the funny thing is we, as Zulus, are part BaTwa or BaNdwa or baNdiya or BaZwa (I am a Zwane - Twa and Nwe = Gadi). Anyway, my parents grew up with those stories being told. Now our culture is dying, in favour of one-ism and democracy. More like demon-cracy!

  • @ivoflores1273
    @ivoflores1273 7 років тому +13

    ¡Amazing! hugs, peace and love from México.

  • @grubbinvgm
    @grubbinvgm 4 роки тому +2

    Got chills in the first fifteen seconds. Everyone seems so fucking PUMPED to be singing this. What a wonderful group and wonderful song.

  • @dogwort
    @dogwort 10 місяців тому +1

    It’s incredible how powerful their voices are

  • @Buttergirla
    @Buttergirla 7 років тому +40

    Oh my gosh thus makes me cry. I'm so jealous.. I wish I knew my culture the way they do. Much love from America

    • @Pumpkin_3890
      @Pumpkin_3890 5 років тому +4

      @@satura4113 Don't spread misinformation. There are many, many cultures here. Sadly due to history, OP's family could be from any part of Africa. I'm not trying to bring down your spirits. This is a huge part of black culture and culture in general. But not necessarily Zulu culture.

    • @Pumpkin_3890
      @Pumpkin_3890 5 років тому +1

      I meant OP might not be Zulu. Not that this isn't Zulu

    • @Pumpkin_3890
      @Pumpkin_3890 5 років тому +4

      @@satura4113 Calm down. I'm just stating facts. Don't erase Wes-Africa from all this. I know what bantu means. Don't try and teach me my own culture while insulting both it and me.

    • @malikelshabazz3192
      @malikelshabazz3192 5 років тому

      @@satura4113 Dude the overwhelming amount of slaves taken during the Transatlantic Slave Trade were from West Africa. The largest Bantu groups taken were the Congolese. If the OP is from the African diaspora he/she is most likely majority West African descent. The other guy (Cutsie pie I think) was pointing that out. Btw not all sub Saharan Africans are part of the 10 lost tribes of Israel. So far the only mostly verified are the Lemba people

    • @Okwash1
      @Okwash1 4 роки тому +2

      @@satura4113 We are also Bantus from Kenya. Our languages and cultures are close. We are not Hebrew and will never be Hebrew.

  • @daviddzionsko8790
    @daviddzionsko8790 3 роки тому

    San'bona maZulu amahle! ..... SO powerful and enjoyble.... blessings from col´ Germany !

  • @teoscapato1396
    @teoscapato1396 4 роки тому +1

    Ughh god, Beatiful, that spine chilling choir is amazing

  • @FaddaWolf
    @FaddaWolf 5 років тому +3

    Shout out from Trinidad and Tobago... this is amazing!

  • @Chemical_Sax
    @Chemical_Sax 4 роки тому +1

    I wish my university choir had nearly half as much fun as this lot while performing music. Unfortunately British people don't know how to have fun. Awesome tune and such an amazing performance!

  • @luganokitwika7359
    @luganokitwika7359 3 роки тому +1

    much love from Tanzania, luv ya zulu land

  • @yasterix
    @yasterix 5 років тому +1

    you cant begin to comprehend this so long as you are using your eyes. only when you hit absolute rock bottom can you begin to understand the depths of pain of the violation of the soul... and then you can feel the perseverance in spite of all else

  • @gerardglass3717
    @gerardglass3717 2 роки тому +1

    i have diesil in my veins you have music never stop singing

  • @k_oremo
    @k_oremo 4 роки тому +11

    I hope in my next life I will be Zulu😁

  • @Okwash1
    @Okwash1 7 років тому +4

    Music flows in the veins especially tribal songs like this. This is with all African tribes.

  • @souljah099
    @souljah099 7 років тому +7

    OH MY GOD I CANT EXPRESS HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SONG .THEY KILLED IT!.......SOUTH AFRICA IS SO BLESSED WITH BEAUTIFUL VOICES AND PEOPLE....IAM BORN 100% FROM THE BAHAMAS BUT I LOVE THEIR CULTURE AND MUSIC SO MUCH NOT TO MENTION THEIR DANCE MOVES....I WISH SOMEONE WOULD TEACH ME MORE SOMEDAY THOO...SIGH......GOOD JOB YOU GUYS ...WELL DONE.......WITH LOVE FROM (ZION).

    • @MelusiBhenguthe_great
      @MelusiBhenguthe_great 7 років тому +1

      one day i will visit the Bahamas, i believe its one of most beautiful destinations in the world.

    • @Okwash1
      @Okwash1 7 років тому +1

      All Africans my dear. You need to check out Acholi dancers of Uganda.

  • @ColinoDeani
    @ColinoDeani 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely Beautiful Job My brothers and sisters.. Power & Love from New York

  • @nompumelelokubheka7010
    @nompumelelokubheka7010 7 років тому

    Aaaaaah man, how I miss this choir. So many good memories shared with these lovely choristers. 'ithi nje dear mntanami', ay sukanini madoda!!

  • @Buttergirla
    @Buttergirla 7 років тому +1

    U people are BEAUTIFUL!! Your culture, your sound, the attire, the cultural yells I love it!

  • @mebanshanbareh9714
    @mebanshanbareh9714 5 років тому +1

    Wow.....u are amazing folk... from North East India State...

  • @baquezprofessionalcleaners3178
    @baquezprofessionalcleaners3178 6 років тому +3

    Please pray for me am addicted to this song even if I don't know what it means 💕💕💕😘🌍much love from Rwanda

    • @khayakhuzwayo5842
      @khayakhuzwayo5842 6 років тому

      The song says
      Halala we congratulate you
      Greetings beautiful Zulus(tribe)
      I dont know who wrote this letter but it says "dear my child "
      Lol i hope u get the contex now

  • @GULLY6290549
    @GULLY6290549 4 місяці тому +1

    Africans have the sweetest nature. They are so adorable because they have not been affected by western cultures and Black Americans ways and tendencies.

  • @IrlBandit
    @IrlBandit 9 місяців тому +2

    Love it, brilliant

  • @humble1humble178
    @humble1humble178 5 років тому +1

    Man this so toich my ❤.. I look forward to come back home.. O Africa Bdautiful PEOPLE!!

  • @josephbaraka8762
    @josephbaraka8762 7 років тому +1

    😻😍😍😍😍I would like to visit South Africa and see them sing.I have loved that song

  • @tomasfernandes6415
    @tomasfernandes6415 6 років тому +2

    The harmonies are out of this world!

  • @astridsameulapieters5245
    @astridsameulapieters5245 4 роки тому +6

    Even though I am not a zulu I love zulu language😍😘. Please teach me zulu😁😊👌

    • @trtkpt698
      @trtkpt698 3 роки тому +1

      I also don't know it though I'm black but at least I can hear a bit. We so drawn to our mother tongues in South Africa. Im Tswana. Hope you get someone to teach you! I love this song soo much

  • @bartcolen
    @bartcolen 8 років тому +39

    As great as the music is, it's just a reflection of what's inside: Africans obviously haven't forgotten what it means to be human. They have A LOT more to teach us in the West than we could ever have to teach them!

  • @Yshaikush
    @Yshaikush 4 роки тому +5

    God I love African music

  • @ppb..
    @ppb.. 7 років тому +6

    superb love from India....u guys r my own

  • @taromogi5269
    @taromogi5269 5 років тому +3

    Great harmony and the man’s voice is beautiful!

  • @towakakhongisa6589
    @towakakhongisa6589 3 роки тому +2

    The lead guy has an outstanding voice. 👌👌👌

  • @connormouse
    @connormouse 6 років тому +2

    Amazing! Love SA!! Hello from Canada!

  • @zeezor
    @zeezor 8 років тому +10

    "ithi nje Dear mntamani" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍

  • @mr_anonymous11
    @mr_anonymous11 5 років тому +2

    Amazing! I like this style. Love from China~

  • @kwandaphotography9293
    @kwandaphotography9293 8 років тому +1

    This has me in tears!!!! This is just beautiful! Dont stop what you are doing guys!

  • @phelarephelemusicacademy8330
    @phelarephelemusicacademy8330 5 років тому

    Umculo usegazini... Music is in our blood veins... keep sharing awesome harmonies with the world... you are incredible👊🏾😉👌🏿

  • @heromhlongo2371
    @heromhlongo2371 8 років тому +1

    awww ithi nje DEAR MNTANAM'... amazing!!!! great performance!! UniZulu

  • @mauriciorodrigues8296
    @mauriciorodrigues8296 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome guys!!!!

  • @la8266
    @la8266 2 роки тому

    Love it love it love it 💖💖💖..... Greetings from Switzerland!

  • @issyagirlzee441
    @issyagirlzee441 4 роки тому +1

    I got goosebumps when they started singing all together🤭🥳 They sound so good.

  • @yssimon9058
    @yssimon9058 Рік тому +3

    Is there any word which describe the african shouting? I'm very interested in the spontaneous multi-shouting, which is quite complex and musical.

  • @William_sJazzLoft
    @William_sJazzLoft 5 років тому +1

    If this doesn't move you, you need to have your pulse checked. Bless the Lord for these fine young people!

  • @brothajew703
    @brothajew703 4 роки тому

    😃I’m happy and yet I’ve got tears welling up in my eyes lol...this is such an amazing group of individuals 😃👍🏾🎶🎶💯. Such fun...wow! Jamaica says thank you guys 🇯🇲😃👍🏾

  • @ovrissa5619
    @ovrissa5619 4 роки тому +1

    Goosebumps..
    Love from Gabon ❤️.

  • @OCMOOO
    @OCMOOO 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely awesome
    Warmest regards from Ireland

  • @MrMADODE
    @MrMADODE 4 роки тому

    J'ai toujours adoré ces chants d'Afrique du Sud. Un vrai kif !!!

  • @njabulosthembiso4715
    @njabulosthembiso4715 7 років тому +1

    Hi there, I'm from South America I just wants to say luyanemba uNgoye 😎

  • @Ben-m1p6q
    @Ben-m1p6q 10 місяців тому +1

    This is fabulous

  • @kwazimngomezulu6455
    @kwazimngomezulu6455 9 років тому +4

    Yoh UNIZUL Choir u guys just made me think of leaving Wits University and come down there just to be ur choir member. This is beautiful, niyangibusisa. Ubhuti oqalayo has a voice, keep it up guys. Keep representing :)

  • @lostlight2162
    @lostlight2162 7 років тому +2

    I miss hoooooooome 😍😍😍😍I'm lost in love
    dope stuff
    siyabonga

  • @ErvPerry
    @ErvPerry 3 місяці тому

    Dude. Beautiful. This is how video games are our culture.

  • @brutusvanserenity3428
    @brutusvanserenity3428 5 років тому +1

    Super ! Amazing Young People !

  • @bigmac8333
    @bigmac8333 8 років тому +3

    Clap don't clap who cares this is who we are and I loved it