National Anthem: Pathetic!!!

[gpe]

Hilarious .. a stoned rasta singing the anthem lol .. truth is he sung is better than some of the other choir folk who've been allowed to sing it

 

[w1z4rd]

The guy couldnt hold a note, most musicians can hold a note when stoned. I wouldnt blame the weed.

So.. whos for some Freedom Fries?

 

[Ianvn]

Apparently we chose him

http://www.sport24.co.za/Content/Ru...5ec9/14-11-2009-09-17/SA_Embassy_chose_singer

Toulouse - French team manager Jo Maso said the choice of singer at each Test in France is made by the visiting team's diplomatic staff.

"Every time we welcome a foreign side, we ask the embassy to propose people for the national anthems," said Maso.

"It's the South African Embassy that put forward this man and we respected their choice."

Ras Dumisani, a Durban native who sported dreadlocks tucked into a huge red, green and white Rastafarian cap, sang Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika ahead of the Boks defeat against France in Toulouse.
Dumisani was aghast when told that Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and several players were unhappy with his rendition, saying "everyone at the stadium told me I sang well, even after the match."

 

[rebel998]

@sshole!

 

[Alan]

See kids stay away from weed

 

[alloytoo]

There is a rugby thread already with many of us expressing humour/disgust at the rendition of the anthem.

Can we express disgust at the anthem itself?

 

[alloytoo]

The anthem is a joke, might as well spice it up with some bad singing.

Agreed

 

[HapticSimian]

I don't give a toss about either rugby, or 'our' anthem but that's rather shocking... funny, but shocking. :erm:

 

[genetic]

The anthem is a joke, might as well spice it up with some bad singing.

So what do you think our anthem should be?

 

[alloytoo]

So what do you think our anthem should be?

Something original and unique, they should have commissioned Johnny Clegg to write something in 1994.

 

[HapticSimian]

So what do you think our anthem should be?

Bananas in Pajamas?

15 years on & I wouldn't get through the first two lines of the anthem. It means ziltch to me. How's about a national anthem that isn't shared with 2 (previously 4) other countries for a start...?

 

[Good Life]

So what do you think our anthem should be?

The title translates God save Africa. FFS, this is about south africa, not africa. That firstly needs to change, then they need to come up with something that at least resembles the country.

 

[d0b33]

I think it's good, freestyle is the rasta way, I like it.

 

[genetic]

Bananas in Pajamas?

15 years on & I wouldn't get through the first two lines of the anthem. It means ziltch to me. How's about a national anthem that isn't shared with 2 (previously 4) other countries for a start...?

I feel for you if in 15 years you couldn't get past the first two lines...

"Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa" in Xhosa), is part of the joint national anthem of South Africa since 1994, which was originally composed as a hymn by a Methodist mission school in Johannesburg teacher, Enoch Sontonga in 1897.

Originally composed in SA. Does it really matter if the theme is shared by other countries in Africa?

 

[cybershark]

I wonder how much lower our politicians can go.

First they tried to prevent "the Beast" from playing.
Then knowingly allow a stoned idiot to butcher the anthem.

Maybe they should get him to "sing" for 2010?

 

[HapticSimian]

I feel for you if in 15 years you couldn't get past the first two lines...

Thanks. Just to clarify, "couldn't" is a poor choice of word. "Can't be arsed" would be better.

Originally composed in SA. Does it really matter if the theme is shared by other countries in Africa?

And...? It should matter, yes. It was conceived as a general sad, soppy hymn about Africa for Africans by Africans - it has no intrinsic reference to SA as a sovereign entity. English translation:

Lord, bless Africa
May her horn rise high up
Hear Thou our prayers And bless us.

Chorus
Descend, O Spirit,
Descend, O Holy Spirit.

I have no inkling to sing in wondrous admiration of Africa's rising horns and descending ghosts. We have a country with a rich history spanning 350 years. How's about commissioning someone who actually knows what they're doing and getting a proper anthem to go with our new nation? I dig the Johnny Clegg idea!

Taking an old 'struggle' song and claiming it 'eANTHEM' is a cop-out of the highest order.

 

[genetic]

We have a country with a rich history spanning 350 years. How's about commissioning someone who actually knows what they're doing and getting a proper anthem to go with our new nation? I dig the Johnny Clegg idea!

Taking an old 'struggle' song and claiming it 'eANTHEM' is a cop-out of the highest order.

Good point.

I suppose we could do with an anthem that actually reflects South Africa's rich history and cultural diversity. What I do like about our current anthem is the integration of multiple languages - but maybe it's time for something new.

Not sure if Johnny Clegg is the right person for the job though, although I'm sure he'll probably come up with something quite funky

 

[silent_shadow]

Can we express disgust at the anthem itself?

Why would you do that?

 

[marine1]

So what do you think our anthem should be?

We steal your money, we rape the land, this is the country for the criminal la la la

 

[alloytoo]

Why would you do that?

Pathetic amalgamation.