Shoshaloza (Nkosi Sikelel’i Afrika)

~ Recording by The Kenyan Boys’ Choir

Appears on releases

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Promotion
1.14Shoshaloza (Nkosi Sikelel’i Afrika)2:09The Kenyan Boys’ ChoirWorld in Union: Rugby World Cup 2011 – The Official AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum
Decca Records

Relationships

recording of:Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (former national anthem of Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa)

Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (former national anthem of Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa)

anthem of:Zambia (from 1964-10-24 until 1973-09-14)
Namibia (from 1990-03-21 until 1991-12-17)
South Africa (from 1994-05-10 until 1997-10-10)
lyricist and composer:Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (in 1897)
later versions:Kuule, Isä taivaan, pyyntö tää
part of:The Funeral (September 25, 1977)
is the basis for:National Anthem of South Africa
Nkosi Yama Khosi
arrangements:Nkosi Sikelel’i Afrika (Carla Bley arrangement)