(South African Dancer/Singer) Kamo Mphela - "Nkulunkulu" (video and comments)

Kamo Mphelaxx, Mar 26, 2021

Kamo Mphela presents the official music video for 'Nkulunkulu'.
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Statistics as of May 23, 2021 at 9:15 AM ET
total # of views- 3,718,840
total # of likes - 74K
total # of dislikes - 2.2K
total # of comments  - 3,299

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a three part pancocojams series about the 2021 South African video "Nkulunkulu" by Kamo Mphela.

This pancocojams  post showcases Kamo Mphela's March 2021 official YouTube video entitled "Nkulunkulu" and presents selected comments about that singer and about that video from three discussion YouTube videos- two reaction vlogs, and the song's official music video that is embedded in this pancocojams post. 

Information about Kamo Mphela is given in Comment #1 of Discussion Thread #2. 

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2021/05/comments-that-compare-south-african.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases Kamo Mphela's March 2021 video entitled "Nkunlunkulu" and presents comments from the discussion thread of that official video that compare Kamo Mphela with Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Chris Brown, and/or other American 

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2021/05/comments-from-two-kamo-mpheles.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. That post showcases Kamo Mphela's March 2021 official YouTube video entitled "Nkulunkulu" and presents some comments about the South African custom of making certain facial expressions while dancing to amapiano music.

The content of this post is persented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.  

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of this song. Thanks to Kamo Mphela and all associated with this  embedded video and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM YOUTUBE DISCUSSION THREADS ABOUT KAMO MPHELA'S SONG AND VIDEO "NKULUNKULU"
These comments are presented with a link to their internet source and are numbered for referencing purposes only. I'm presenting the comments from the two African American based reaction vlogs first because -in this example and in other examples- those discussion threads tend to include culturally explanatory comments from Africans (who live in are or are from the nation that is the source of that showcased music as well as other Africans) than the discussion threads of  the African videos that I've showcased on this pancocojams blog. 

Discussion Thread #1
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-4RV-E2RKo&ab_channel=MansaMayneMansaMayne

Kamo Mphela- Nkulunkulu (Officlal Music Video) Reaction; Mansa Mayne,Mar 30, 2021

1. CPT DOPE MUSIC, April 2021
"Broh the song is about praying for fun for nice times 🍻☺for more money, for satan to stay away"

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2. Ogone Mulutsi, April 2021
"Just to give a bit of context "Nkulukulu" means Heavenly Father

And the Nkulukulu part is her praying, which makes sense for her to be in church😂

And then just to help, you pronounce her surname as Mpela basically, the "ph" doesn't sound like f, but a p"

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3. Mpho Mabula, April 2021
"Hope this helps with the pronunciation for Mphela my guy

Mm-pair-la"

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4. Matome Mokoena, April 2021
"Nkulunkulu is God in isiZulu.  She is praying to God for blessings and prosperity.  This music video has the creme de la creme of Amapiano dancers in the game right now.  This video should be in contention for the Best Music Video in Africa period!!! Having Hope Ramafalo and Lehlogono Mashigo aka @hlogi_mash_ on IG in the same video with the Baddest Queen in the game Kamo Mphela is a blessing to the masses.

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5. Real Tea with the Fabulous Meu Jwara, 2021
"Comprehensive comment right here!  Pronunciation tip for Mansa Mayne: the H is silent if it comes after another consonant.

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6. Thembi Tabata, May 2021

"The prayer:

God can I please have 5cent.
It’s rough, it’s going to get worse.
I just want to be happy hallelujah
The devil is on my case
God can I have 100, can I have a thousand, can I have a million
Life will get better - just hang in there
Thank you life, thank you money...."

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Discussion Thread #2
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5MXKyBhiJA&ab_channel=ThatFireLA
Nkulunkulu - TikTok South Africa | TFLA Reaction; That Fire LA Apr 24, 2021

1.Boichoko Seitlheko, May 2021
"Kamogelo Mphela (born 29 November 1999), is a South African dancer and singer. She became an internet celebrityafter she posted a video of her dancing on her social media account. Her passion for dancing started at an early age, when she accompanied her father who worked at YFM and at events where she would perform on stage and dance which eventually led to her getting more exposure through live performances. She later became popular by posting videos on Instagramwhere she displayed her dancing skills.Before pursuing her dancing career, she had tried acting, and was an extra on the TV show Isibaya. She later realized she did not enjoy acting, and started performing as a gig dancer.Her dancing skills eventually got her the name "Queen of Amapiano"

In 2019, she got signed to Major League Music and released her Ep titled, Twentee under the label.. She has also released songs such as "Suka Emabozen" and "Menemene" and has collaborated with South African singer Busiswa on the single "Sbwl] and has featured on the MFR Soulz single "Amanikiniki" ranked No. 1 on Good Hope FM's SA House Music Top 10 Chart.] She has also performed and worked with local musicians such as Nadia Nakai and Killer Kau. She has been featured as a singer and dancer in the amapiano songs such as "Sukendleleni" and "Labantwana Ama Uber" Apart from amapiano, she has also danced to other South African popular music genres including Gqom, kwaito and pantsula.

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2. Pelo MK, May 2021

"It's a prayer asking God for more money. We call a million  meter in South Africa"

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3. Clement Gitonga, May 2021
"We call it meter in Kenya as well... slang"

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4. Asiimwe Juma, May 2021
"The same goes for Kenya.we say "mita/meter moja" meaning one million."

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5. Lunga Mpaka, May 2021 
"Nkulunkulu translates to Great Great Ancestor/Ancient Ancestor. God in Nguni languages is uNkulunkulu

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6. Khensani Khosa, May 2021 
" "ai yebo" for amapiano is equivalent to what was then "ayoba" for house music. GAME CHANGER"She’s asking God to [give] her an old coin 🪙 (Izuka), a hundred rand note (clipper), thousand rand (iTau) , million rand ( meter )

Kasi slang."

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7. Luxury World, May 2021 
"Which language is that?

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8. Nomfundo CELE, May 2021
"Zulu"

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9. Megan Craig, May 2021 
"4:20 This looks like part of the Canal Walk mall parking lot in Cape Town. I've seen a lot of people using that section for videos because it's a big parking lot and this part is the far edge so it's never full. It also has good views."

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10. Megan Craig, May 2021
"4:07 Table Mountain in the background 🇿🇦"

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Discussion Thread #3 
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyhq8GJJPQA

[This is the discussion thread for the video that is embedded in this pancocojams post]

1. Lasizwe Dambuza, April 2021
"One thing about Kamo Mphela she will serve you looks, sickening visual and catchy vocals with insane dance moves!"

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2. Zoelihle Mbiza, April 2021
"True....👌"

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3.Zen, April 2021
"That’s more than one thing but ooohk 😅 we agree"

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4. Peejay PeejayMusic, April 2021
"Real Talk"

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5. Wanja Wamucii, April 2021
"No Cap 💯🙌"

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6. oyattah yayaa, April 2021
"all the while eating a lollipop"

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7. Kawalya Kunte, April 2021
"That's not one thing, She's a whole package son🔥🔥🔥"

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8. The Verified Tuber, April 2021
"I saw the video on TikTok and ran to YouTube to watch the full one"

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9. Mastermind, April 2021
"First ever Amapiano Solo Music Video to reach 1.5 Million Views in 2 weeks Kamo is a legend"

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10. Nelly Lindsey Shezi, April 2021
"I don't know how to dance but when Kamo Mphela says "haibo Yebo" I make a plan"

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11. Sihle Teddy Magagula, April 2021
"😂😂😂😂😂"

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12. Melonie Does Stuff, April 2021
"You win the internet today😅"

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13. Gertrudes Gotine, April 2021
"🤑🤑🤑I want to pay you for your comment...🤣🤣🤣"

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14. Promise Munenyiwa, April 2021
"😂😂I know that’s right"

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15. Paida Michelle, May 2021
"so funny lol but very much accurate"

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16. KeiMForeignKing, May 2021
"Very funny🤣🤣🤣"

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17. Syanda Lindo, April 2021
" "nkulunkulu ngicela uzuka" come on bruh like what kind of pre school lyrics are these"*

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18. Nkateko Mabasa, April 2021
"Amapiano is leveling up. Thank you for the courage to excel and push boundaries. This is Lit!"

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19. Laura Jepkirui, April 2021
"This is amapiano ?just know it's the reason we are having a lockdown in Kenya 🇰🇪😂❤️"

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20. Lebohang Mokoena, April 2021
"yes it is,amapiano mixed's with kwaito vocal's"

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21. Lebohang Mokoena, April 2021
"plus Scopion kings were there not long ago....hahahahahahaha..!they should call this music amacorona.!

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22. Laura Jepkirui, April 2021
"@Lebohang Mokoena  😂😂Yes...amacorona totally!!"

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23. sibusiso michaels, April 2021
" Are you foreal  lol"

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24. Tshidi, April 2021
"Glad South Africans are influencing you to have fun, lol😂😂😂😂 Stay safe

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25. Khensani Khosa, May 2021
" "ai yebo" for amapiano is equivalent to what was then "ayoba" for house music. GAME CHANGER"

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26. Cherry Wallen, May 2021
"Her dance moves and foot work is epic."

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27. syabonga braxson, May 2021
"Ok those outfits are Sick for real!!!🤯🥵🥵🔥🔥😊😍"

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28. T, May 2021
"Can we give Bontle Modiselle credit for doing justice to this song. 

Best choreographer in south africa so far.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦👌👌👌"

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29. Carol KR, May 2021
"This song is the best amapiano song with clean organised choreography so far💃💃"

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30. Rethabile Mdluli, May 2021
"What does kitoko makasi mean...sounds 🔥"

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31. Malango Esongo, May 2021
"@Rethabile Mdluli   It means : Very beautiful , kitoko = beautiful"

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32. Roy 24, May 2021
"The walk, the looks, the choreo, the visual as a whole. She's on the right track. I really hope SA pays attention and starts giving us good quality visuals."

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33. Roy 24, May 2021
"I didn't wanna complement and critique at the same time, but the lyrics are not it for me. I feel like she can do better, as she grows continously as an artist. But I'm glad we're getting the pop girls visuals.

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34. samantha beauty, May 2021
"This woman can daaaaance! Get it girl🔥🔥❤love from Zambia"

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35. Penny Sothole, May 2021
"Kamo Mphela has that  vibe 🤑👩‍🎤👩‍🎤👩‍🎤"

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36. Ashley Booysen, May 2021
"Your song is trending all over in Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😃😃😃"

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37. Ntando Msib, May 2021
"hi kamo this song is L.I.T 🔥🔥💣💣"

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38. Nana Ohemaa, May 2021
"First time knowing this SA🇿🇦🇿🇦 artist and i love her she good much love from my motherland GHANA 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭"

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39. nelly mmako, May 2021
"I don’t like these Amapiano songs coz they don’t make sense but this one girl errrrr mrivithi ntwana both the song and the music video, lit lit 🔥"

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40. Talita M., May 21, 2021
"Footwork and charisma unmatched!💥💥💥"

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