South African School Assembly Music+Gwijo. Jun 4,
2023
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For the complete rendition of this song led by Phila Mpofu during that school assembly, click
https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/10/ndiyabonga-bawo-lead-me-father-south.html . This is one of several pancocojams posts that I've previously published about this song.
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Edited by Azizi Powell
Latest revision -March 6, 2024
This is Part I of a five part pancocojams series on South African schools morning assembly songs.
This pancocojams post showcases three videos of students singing Gospel songs during morning assembly at Soquhayisa Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. A video of one of those songs, the traditional Xhosa song "Ndikhokhele Bawo" led by student Phila Mpofu, went viral over the internet in 2023.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/03/yawa-imbewu-two-other-songs-sung-by.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. The title of that post is " "Yawa Imbewu" & Two Other Songs Sung By South African Primary School Students (Part II)".
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/03/south-african-morning-assembly-students.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. The title of that post is "South African Morning Assembly Students Singing In The Style Of South African Zion Churches (Part III)"
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/03/south-african-students-from-nyanga-high.html for Part IV of this pancocojams series. The title of that post is "South African Students From Nyanga High School Singing "His name is Yahweh" And Two Other Songs At Morning Assemblies (Part IV)."
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/03/two-more-videos-of-south-africa-school.html for Part V of this pancocojams series. The title of this post is "Two More Videos Of South Africa School Assemblies & Two Videos Of Lesotho School Assemblies (Part V)."
The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, religious, aesthetic, and educational purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all the students at Soqhayisa SSS morning assemblies. Thanks also to Luthando Makanda (South African School Assembly Music+Gwijo), for filming and uploading YouTube videos of South African students' music. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.
"Imagine having such a powerful voice you could lead a choir of hundreds, with no microphone, no music, and no auditorium. I imagine the only thing helping to project her voice is the wall in front. Other than that, that's A LOT of power coming out of ONE voice. Praise God Almighty she is using that gift to glorify Him! Blessings to ALL the school learners and teachers from California, USA"
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2. @1123whit1, 2023
"My thoughts exactly, everyone is equally singing among each other. Her voice, their voices blinding so harmonica is piercing to the soul."
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"harmonica" is probably a misspelling of "harmonious".
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3. @Wayanda_, 2023
"This girl deserves to have a channel of her own. God bless
her."
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4. @schoolassembly_gwijo, 2023
"She does"
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5. @moiramac6486, 2023
"What is it called,the girls channel.What a talent"
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6. @GodCalledDalAnswered, 2023
"@moiramac6486 search
up “Bawo by Phila Mpofu” "
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7. @Faith4vincera, 2023
"While I understand your point she’s great, wouldn’t that
defeat the beauty of what we’re seeing here… it’s very …. western society and
culture (I’m one myself) to say she should separate herself out from the group.
Her voice is beautiful but the larger beauty is that they are all together,
glorifying God at that age, with that level of unity, harmony, and rhythm.
We’re too quick to divide (IMO)."
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8. @vaska1999, 2024
"It's not just the lead singer! The whole assembly is a superb choir."
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COMMENTS FROM A NOW DELETED DISCUSSION THREAD ABOUT THIS SAME RENDITION OF "NDIKHOKHELE BAWO"
The title that Luthando Makanda gave that video was
This discussion thread includes most of the comments that I had retrieved from that no longer available video's discussion thread.
*For the purposes of this discussion thread, I've retained the screen name for Luthando Makanda that appears with his comments instead of replacing that name with his new screen name @schoolassembly_gwijo.
(Numbers are added for referencing purposes only)
1. @moafrika8789, 2023"That African reflex of having a dance and step to go with even the simplest of our songs is what makes us undeniably blessed as Africans."
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2. @sketemamma2563, 2023
"This gives me such chills. Not only is the lead singer
immensely talented but the rest of the girls match her in their enthusiasm and
energy. I love the way that girl in the front row is really feeling it. ๐
I went to school in Zimbabwe and miss these days - the assemblies, the hymns
and the overall formality and respect we showed these gatherings. I wish Black
kids here in the U.S. could experience this. Am proud of my little sisters. ❤️❤️❤️๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ผ"
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3. @jamesnjenga813, 2023
"What a way to start the day South Africans have sweet
voices they sing sing soo effortlessly loving this from Kenya you guys are the
best out choirs can't come close to what you guys can do"
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4. Luthando Makanda, 2023
"Thank you so much James hope this earns your
subscription... and this was just an assembly, as spontaneous as can be"
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5. @truquetie8149, 2023
"NO MICROPHONE NEEDED! You can still hear her. ❤"
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6. @rutendokapezi4582, 2023
"When the camera focused on the lead I couldn’t believe
it I thought she was on stage . So beautiful I started crying when I saw how
calm she was leading with such power and poise ❤❤blessed"
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7. @priscillapolakie9684, 2023
"I remember my days every morning at school,,we used to
start the day with a prayer,,those were the days ๐"
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"It also reminds me of my childhood days when we used
to pray and praise God. I am happy to see that there are still schools which
have ‘assemblies’ ❤❤"
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ADDENDUM - COMMENTS FROM SOME OTHER VIDEOS ABOUT SONGS THAT STUDENTS SING DURING THIS SCHOOL'S MORNING ASSEMBLIES
Addendum Discussion Thread #1
"Ndikhokhele Bawo, Yawa LeMbewu, Mandigasali
Medley..Patiently Watch It gets Better ❤️๐ฅ๐๐❤️๐ฅ",
South African School Assembly Music+Gwijo, Jul 2, 2023
(Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.)
1.@zuripenda, 2023
"So wonderful, those strong powerful voices and you
know the dance moves me.
Thankful as always
Please greet them for me.
๐น๐น๐น๐น๐น๐น"
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2. @schoolassembly_gwijo,2023
"Thank you so much will pass on the greetings"
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3. @bthompson2192, 2023
"What a way to start the school day! We should all
follow this everywhere in all schools. Just Beautiful"
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4. @reginaldsmith1556,2023
"Agree"
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5. @schoolassembly_gwijo, 2023
"It really is, and it gets us learners and Educators
excited to get the day going."
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6. @uchennaorinya5701, 2023
"What's the title of this song? I want to download
it."
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7. @schoolassembly_gwijo, 2023
"This a Medley that the kids in our school just
randomly sang on the spot"
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8. @EmmahTendai-qt2ch,2023
"Wow️..
Which school is this."
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9. @schoolassembly_gwijo,2023
"It's at the premises of Soqhayisa but congregating various schools
who are part of the ProMaths Kutlwanong Initiative to better Maths and Science
in previously disadvantaged learners in Motherweฤบl Gqeberha'
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10. @perpsabraham6734,2023
"Which school is this kindly?"
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11. @schoolassembly_gwijo, 2023
"Combination of schools in Motherwell, but we using the
premises of a school Called Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School."
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12. @sanelisiwemabaso8196, 2023
"This explains the two set of uniforms showing....
Beautifully sang, reminds me of my school days"
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13. @elizabethmoniloye2829,2023
"I don't understand a single word but I love this song
and the way it's sang and the dance steps"
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14. @valentinemuziomhle5492, 2023
"I'm so touched this is what was supposed to be kept in
schools unfortunately they've cancelled assembly time for what only God knows
but keep this up it's so nice to start the day with this wonderful mood it
makes a learner to even forget what happened at at home before living this is
so lovely"
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15. @schoolassembly_gwijo, 2023
"Thank you so much @valentinemuziomuhle5492
we stay ever encouraged to continue as a movement this side to ensure that this inspiring tradition never fades, and you correct it directs the focus and attention of our Learners and they are able to aspire and reach for greater heights"
Addendum Discussion Thread #2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2lLj2jo5Y
"Ndizolibonga Elakho Igama๐๐(The Bass Intro- Blown)"
@schoolassembly_gwijo, August 14, 2023
(Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.)
I've retained the screen name that Luthando Makanda used for his comment in this discussion thread.
1. @sibongilemncube5374, 2023
"Do they rehearse ❤ they sound exceptional. Reminds me of assembly days yhuuuu. The coordination, love the concept of taking assembly time serious and having order which is what the God we serve is about"
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2. @luthandomakanda9180, 2023
"No they don't rehearse, but a synergy exist because when we have assembly they repeat certain songs allowing many to catch the catch the flow of how a song should be, but often times we get surprised by the spontaneity."
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