Imbongi Yomthonyama - University of Fort Hare/PanSALB event

There is so much to take from this; there is the language, there is the culture, there is the poetry. For me, quite frankly, it made me happy so I felt the need to share it and let the bard speak for himself. I also transcribed it for those who are so inclined and translated it so that others can also enjoy the access. This part (Part 1) has the isiXhosa version and the next part (Part 2) contains a version of the poem translated into English and some comments. Please enjoy and let us know your thoughts. We're also inviting corrections for any error we may have made. Watch, listen or read on www.xhosaroots.com.

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inoba sendiyibukele kane ngoku kodwa eleke ndiyimamele ndichola into entsha.sibangazama uwuhlalutya lombongo nomyenam sisuke sixabane siphikisane kuba ingu lo uyiva ngolwakhe uhlobo, lo tata uyakwazi uthetha kwaye ulandelaniso lwamagama lu outstanding banqabile abantu abasenalo uthando lolwimi lwethu nabakwaziyo ukulithetha.Enkosi

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Wow thank you for sharing! And especially thank you for transcribing so that non-speakers of isiXhosa can understand :)

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