Koko Records, Mar 28, 2019
Ayanda Ntanzi performing Ngena from the Priestly Worship
album recorded live in Durban.
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Statistics for this YouTube video as of August 1, 2023 at 9:50 AM EDT
total # of views -7,914,465
total # of comments - 1,818
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part I of a two part pancocojams post series about South African singer Ayanda Ntanzi's performance of the South African Gospel song "Ngena".
This post showcases a YouTube video of Ayanda Ntanzi and back up singers and musicians performing "Ngena" in Durban, South Africa.
The Zulu lyrics with an English translation of that song are included in this post along with some comments from that video's discussion thread. The comments that are selected for this compilation are about that song and/or about that particular performance.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/08/comments-about-people-loving-gospel.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. That post presents some comments from that embedded video's discussion thread about people (mostly Africans) loving a Gospel song even though you don't understand the language being sung.
The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the composer/s of the South African Gospel song "Ngena". Thanks also to Ayanda Ntanzi and his backup singers and musicians for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT AYANDA NTANZI
From https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/115144-who-ayanda-ntanzi-biography-age-wife-songs-profiles-net-worth
"[Ayanda Ntanzi] was born on January 31, 1992, in Ozwathini, KZN, South Africa. But, unfortunately, his mother passed away when he was just eight years old. His aunts and uncles instead raised him.
[...]
He was born into a family of singers, so he found himself following in the same footsteps at the age of 10....
[...]
His music career started in 2014 after Nqubeko Mbatha took the role of being his mentor. A year down the line, he became signed to Koko Records and released his debut album. The musician and songwriter is signed to Koko Records, where he is set to work with Ntokozo. With a record of humble beginnings, the artist is a rising star today. His debut album saw him gain recognition worldwide, where he earned himself a nomination for Best Newcomer at the SABC Gospel Crown Awards."...
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LYRICS- NGENA (with English translations of the Zulu words)
(as sung by Ayanda Ntanzi and singers)
Sekuntambama, seliyakushona (It is evening, and the sun is
setting)
Nank’ amathunzi, asemade wona (And the shadows, are now
long)
Refrain
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is still room)
(From the Top)
Osadelayo, maye uzokhala (The ones who delay, will weep)
“Usivulele!”, iNkosi izokwala ( “Let us in!” The Lord will
refuse)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there’s no more
room)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there’s no more
room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Sekuntambama, seliyakushona (It is evening, and the sun is
setting)
Nank' amathunzi, asemade wona (And the shadows, are now
long)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Osadelayo, maye uzokhala (The ones who delay, will weep)
"Usivulele!", iNkosi izokwala ("Let us
in!" The Lord will refuse)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there's no more
room)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there's no more
room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is still
room)
Osadelayo, maye uzokhala (The ones who delay, will weep)
"Usivulele!", iNkosi izokwala ("Let us
in!" The Lord will refuse)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there's no more
room)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there's no more
room)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there's no more
room)
Maye! Maye! indawo ayisekho (Oh no! Oh no! there's no more
room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
Ngena! Ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in! Come in, there is
still room)
-(posted in thisYouTube discussion thread by)
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That discussion thread includes several other comments with the lyrics to this song and their English translations. Here's another posting of what may be a Zulu hymnal version of that Gospel song:
Ikhon' indawo (There is a place)
Emthimben' omkhulu (In the heavenly army)
Ebukhosini bukaNkulunkulu (In God’s glorious presence)
Chorus :
Ngena, ngena! (Come in, come in)
Indawo isekhona (There is still a place)
Lomkhos ' ongaka (This great celebration)
uhlatshelwe wena (Is commemorated for you)
Owabhunguka, usubuyel’ ekhaya (—who has gone afar, now you
are coming home)
Namp' abasezulwini (Here is the heavenly host)
Bekubhekile (Welcoming you)
Besinga, yebo, nampo bayageba (leaping and dancing in joy)
Osadelayo (The rebellious soul)
maye, uzokhala (Will weep)
"Sivulele Nkosi!" (“Open for us Lord”)
Inkosi iyakwala (The Lord knows you not)
Maye, maye! (*an exclamation of doom and anguish*)
Indawo ayisekho! (There is no longer a place)
-(posted in that discussion thread by @yvonnengema5325, 2020 with this statement:
"173 eCilongweni (Zulu Hymnal) 🤗it’s a pleasure"
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Here's some information about "eCilongweni" from https://www.pdffiller.com/101249243-Icilongo-Levangelipdf-icilongo-levangeli :
"Icilongo Levangeli is a Zulu hymnal that is used in Zulu speaking Protestant churches in South Africa. It contains some of the most famous Zulu worship songs sang in contemporary Gospel music"...
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Some commenters wrote that the English translation for the Zulu words "Ngena, indawo isekhona is " "Come have a seat".
SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
This compilation is only a sample of the comments on this subject from that discussion thread.
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT8HybmB1hY
2019
1. @joymnisi1870
"Nice song🙌🙌🙌🙌
The old times kind of vibes, when the gospel was still undiluted and churches were still in UNITY. Now the gospel that is supposed to unite us has been turned to divide us.😥😥"
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2. @sibusisiwempanza266
"Haleluyah ,we use to sing this song at primary school and
Sunday school.I'm so blessed.Inkosi ikukhulise njalo Br"
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3. @debbiengoma8517
"Thank you everyone you are giving it your all, Ayanda you
really transformed this old simple song with your annointed voice and great
rendition...but the drummist mmmm.... is on another level, what a fresh
annointing, he is gone, gone far, far away... You are all called in time like
this...."
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4. @samazwe
"My mom used to sing me this song as a lullaby.....memories!!"
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5. @bonilemilk524
"Eish its also remind my mother and the times when I still a
sunday school member"
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6. @busayoodesanya4097
"Please, what is the meaning of Ngena?"
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7. @samazwe
"@busayoodesanya4097 It means: ENTER. The whole song is simply
about inviting non-believers to ENTER through the gate (Jesus) while there is
still time."
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8. @busayoodesanya4097
"@samazwe
Thank you. Powerful song"
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9. @sibahlemazi2371
"The song takes me back to sunday school. Such a powerful way
of preaching through hymns and songs"
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10. @keboletsesedibeng2727, 2021
"My mom loves this song so much .she even translate it in
sepedi."
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11. @dimphosalang7358, 2021
"Seek the Lord while He can still be found. Come in before
the door is closed for that time is coming and now is. Seek yee first the
Kingdom of God and its righteousness🙌🙌
#ThankYouAyanda
#UmInnnnnn"
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12. @faithmotatinyane2338
"We used to sing this song in the train ministry
on my way to varsity everyday :)Good memories."
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13. @mpilofundi1602
"That "ngeeeeena" in the beginning of this song
took me straight to God😢❤"
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14. @lungelozulu634
"He reminds me of S'fiso Ncwane…...I love
you Ayanda!!!!!"
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15. @thembinkosi5166
"The song give me goosebumps, U remind me
Sifiso Ncwane may his soul rest in peace nice song Ayanda"
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16. @sandilengwenya7298
"Dankie Ayanda for the Sabu (on Drums)
and Bheka (on Bass) collab...dearly missed☺☺☺"
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17. @nakabirigrace8318
"I am about to pack my bags and come to SA. Its like
every gospel artist has an intriguing trait. Ntanzi-energetic, Joyous
celebration-Beautiful songs, and great singers, Dumimkostad, Bheka Mthetwa,
Ntokozo-gifted, Mahalia-inspirational. Why don't you guys do Africa tours? Come
to Uganda, we shall gladly pay for the concerts! Thank you. Ngena is such a
beautiful and emotional song. Not sure the meaning but its a spirit filled
song! kEEP IT UP our brothers and sisters from SA!"
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18. @Sav.Age
"You forgot SPIRIT OF PRAISE especially Benjamin
Dube"
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19. @kimbowaandrew8507
"Yes they should come to Uganda, Am seeing most of Joyous's
instrumentalists, Especial Sabu satsha on Drums, love you terribly bro, your
drums and the energy. And btw @Nakabiri Grace its true all the SA gospel
artists each one has a specific trait. So blessed."
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20. @doctaj8641, 2020
"Have you checked their father Bishop Benjamin Dube? Neyi
Zimu, Zaza Mokhethi, Omega Khunou, Hlope Nothando, and the entire Spirit of
Praise? You will go mad Grace. This team here is something else"
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21. @suprisemaluleke5342, 2020
"Nakabiri Grace we are waiting for United States of Africa
; our losers ( I mean leaders) are just failing us 🏳️"
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These words are written in bold font in that discussion thread.
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22. @NkazimuloCalow, 2020
"You more than welcome to pack your your bags and join us🤗"
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23. @phumlanomdebevana5998, 2021
"7:19 till 7:47 is a sermon 🙌"
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24. @walternzaka4790, 2021
"please don't forget to pass by our neighbour country Kenya"
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2020
25. @candyanek5814
"Hahahahahha, who else notices that only
south Africans can pull off a random shout in the middle of the song and it
actually spices up the song. Hahahaha,
hallelujah, that's an anointing BTW."
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26. @matrchl77, 2021
"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣true"
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27. @walkwithorr, 2021
"😂🤣😂 Dis comment na, it kills me oo!"
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28. @wertenantsinRSA
"The backup singers deserve equal praise.
They made the song"
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29. @mavismpofu9582
"Hats off to his backing
vocalists,soprano jus like in Ewe getsemane,i can see one backing vocalist in
soprano who was there ku Ewe getsemane,she is a powerful force jus that i dont
know her name,God bless u my dear sister"
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30. @ndhlovulegacypictures1879
"The drum master is always on fire"
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31. @lesegomashigo8867
"Nozipho Phiri is her name."
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32. mavismpofu9582
"Thank you dear, i have googled her and
she is the one,Yho she is powerful"
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33. @godisforallnevergiveup9245
"This guy is a real talent, have enough energy. I listen to
this almost everyday, Love that talent brother, Love from America USA imagine
if its a collaboration ft late Sfiso Ncane"
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34. @bongiwehongwane3448
"My God
i remember my granny diz jst an amazing song , stay blessed Ayanda 🙌🙌🙏😭😭😭"
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35. @lungelomnguni343
"Reminds me of my late grandmother during our evening prayer
she used sing this song from Icilongo Levangeli"
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2021
36. @illano_g
"Can we just also S/O the base guitarist and the drummer ❤. Ayanda though 🥰. See ladies these young men in Christ are hot too."
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37. @ese77ajala39
"THE BACK UP SINGERS YA’LL!!!! This is so beautiful! The Lead singer is absolutely captivating. May our Lord Jesus bless y’all for this treasure! The instrumentalists are exceptional as well. This entire song is breathtaking."
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38. @zandiwardle3870
"The type of Gospel that speaks to the soul. This guy
uyahlabelela. Maye💚"
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2022
39. @siziwerejoicengema8590
"Sabu drummer🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌Ayanda your voice 🤞🔥🔥🔥🔥😍🙌"
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40. @lungilesibandze233
"This song reminds me of when churches were still
tents...ohhh🙏 the praise that would be ther. How the song
brings a sense of nostalgia!🙌"
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