Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post presents information about the South African religious song) "Ngena Noah".
This pancocojams post provides information about the South African religious song "Ngena Noah".
This post presents the Xhosa lyrics to a version of that song along with their English translation.
This pancocojams post also showcases five YouTube examples of "Ngena Noah".
The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the unknown composer of "Ngena Noah". Thanks to all of those who have recorded this song and all of the singers who are showcased in these YouTube examples. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks also to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG "NGENA NOAH"
Source #1
[This AI Overview is in response to my October 9, 2026 request for information about the composer of the song "Ngena Noah" and the first recording of this song. I'm reprinting this write-up without the sources that were credited for this information.]
"AI Overview
The composer credited for the modern hit version of
"Ngena Noah" is Mxolisi Mfundo Mhlongo, though the song is widely
classified and performed as a traditional gospel or folk-style piece in South
Africa.
Composer Details
Credited Writer/Composer: Mxolisi Mfundo Mhlongo (frequently
associated with Betusile Mcinga's popular rendition).
Nature of the Song: Because it draws on traditional lyrical
motifs from Eastern Cape choral and church heritage (such as the story of
Noah's Ark), elements of it belong to the broader public domain of South
African choral tradition, with Mhlongo credited for the specific contemporary
arrangement and composition/lyrics registered for modern releases.
First Recording
• The Breakthrough Hit: The widely recognized modern
recording that became a chart-topper and won Song of the Year at the 2023 Metro
FM Music Awards was released by South African gospel artist Betusile Mcinga on
September 9, 2022 (produced and arranged alongside Mxolisi Mhlongo).
• Earlier/Alternative Recordings: While older choral or
regional church groups may have performed unrecorded or localized versions of
the traditional tune prior to 2022, Betusile's 2022 single is the primary
commercial recording that popularized the track nationwide."
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The 2020 YouTube video below of the South African Choir Joyous Celebration's 2017 rendition of "Ngena Noah" is an example of this song that predates Betusile's hit commercial recording.
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Source #2
From https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2024-02-27-watch-young-boys-rendition-of-betusile-mcingas-ngena-noah-melts-hearts/ "WATCH: Young boy's rendition of Betusile Mcinga’s ‘Ngena
Noah' melts hearts" by Bernelee Vollmer, 2024
"...The title "Ngena Noah", which translates to
"Come in, Noah", is deeply rooted in Christian theology and draws
inspiration from the biblical story of Noah's Ark, found in the book of Genesis
in the Bible.
The phrase "Ngena Noah" is likely used metaphorically in the song to invite people to seek refuge and safety in God, just as Noah found safety in the ark during the flood.
It can be interpreted as a call to come to God for
protection, salvation, and guidance in times of trouble or uncertainty."...
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LYRICS FOR A VERSION OF "NGENA NOAH" (in Xhosa with English translations)
From https://genius.com/Betusile-ngena-noah-lyrics "Ngena Noah- Betusile
"[Intro]
Wababiza bonke uNoah
Wabakhel’inqanawe
Wathi imvula iyeza
Oh, ngena Noah
[Verse 1]
Wababiza bonke uNoah (Ngena Noah)
Wabakhel’inqanawe (Ngena Noah)
Wathi imvula iyeza (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Wababiza bonke uNoah (Ngena Noah)
Wabakhel’inqanawe (Ngena Noah)
Wathi imvula iyeza (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Wababiza bonke uNoah (Ngena Noah)
Wabakhel’inqanawe (Ngena Noah)
Wathi imvula iyeza (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
[Chorus]
Oh ngena, ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena, ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Oh ngena, ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena, ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Wababiza bonke uNoah (Ngena Noah)
Wabakhel’inqanawe (Ngena Noah)
Wathi imvula iyeza (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
[Verse 2]
Wababiza bonke uNoah
Wabakhel’inqanawe
Wathi imvula iyeza
Oh ngena Noah
Wababiza bonke uNoah
Wabakhel’inqanawe
Wathi imvula iyeza
Oh ngena Noah
[Chorus]
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Yhini sesigoduka (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Oh ngena ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Oh ngena ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Ngena nesizukulwana (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Ngena Noah)
Oh ngena Noah (Nesizukulwana sakho)
[Verse 3]
Wababiza bonke uNoah
Wabakhel’inqanawe
Wathi imvula iyeza
Oh ngena Noah
Wababiza bonke uNoah
Wabakhel’inqanawe
Wathi imvula iyeza
Oh ngena Noah"
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Here's the Google translation from Xhosa to English:
"[Intro]
He called them all Noah
He built a ship
He said the rain is coming
Oh, come in Noah
[Verse 1]
He called them all Noah (Enter Noah)
Wabakhel'nqanawe (Enter Noah)
He said the rain was coming (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
He called them all Noah (Enter Noah)
Wabakhel'nqanawe (Enter Noah)
He said the rain was coming (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
He called them all Noah (Enter Noah)
Wabakhel'nqanawe (Enter Noah)
He said the rain was coming (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
[Chorus]
Oh come in, come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in, come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
Oh come in, come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in, come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
He called them all Noah (Enter Noah)
Wabakhel'nqanawe (Enter Noah)
He said the rain was coming (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
[Verse 2]
He called them all Noah
He built a ship
He said the rain is coming
Oh come in Noah
He called them all Noah
He built a ship
He said the rain is coming
Oh come in Noah
[Chorus]
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
Enter Noah (Enter Noah)
Enter Noah (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Why are we going home (And your generation)
Oh come in come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
Oh come in come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Enter the generation (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Enter Noah (Enter Noah)
Oh come in Noah (Come in Noah)
Oh come in Noah (And your generation)
[Verse 3]
He called them all Noah
He built a ship
He said the rain is coming
Oh come in Noah
He called them all Noah
He built a ship
He said the rain is coming
Oh come in Noah"
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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
These examples are presented in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube. Numbers are given for referencing purposes only.
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1-Joyous Celebration - Ngena Noah (Live at the Potter's House,
Dallas, Texas, 2017) (Live)
MYJoyous Celebration,Aug 28, 2020 #JoyousCelebration
#Joyous21 #NgenaNoah
Official Music Video for 'Ngena Noah (Live at the Potter's
House, Dallas, Texas, 2017)' by Joyous Celebration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjvS-3wRq2w
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Joyous Celebration is a South African Gospel choir. This video was taped during the choir's visit to the United States. According to a number of the comments in this video's discussion thread, the lead singe in this rendition is Bishop
Mthumzi Namba (who one commenter wrote was one of the founders of Joyous Celebration.)
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 -"Ngena Noah" - Top High Schools Compilation (ft.
Nyanga, Evungwini, Centre of Excellence)
GwijoTube, Oct 2, 2022 SOUTH
AFRICA
Disclaimer: this channel does not profit a cent from this
video but only exists to make South Africa's talent known.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkUo4qvILt8
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3- Betusile - Ngena Noah (Official Lyric Video)
TOX TV Gospel, Feb 13, 2023 #Gospel
#Betusile #NgenaNoah
#Betusile #NgenaNoah #Gospel
Betusile "Ngena Noah" from the Single "Ngena
Noah" - Traditional Gospel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azRsxXts868
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I chose not to include the official YouTube video of Betusile's rendition of "Ngena Noah" in this post because it includes some violent scenes.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4- Ngena Noah🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾#gwijoavenue
#amagwijo
Gwijo Avenue,Apr 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSW960H3x6Q
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5-Ngena Noah
Thembueh the Vocalist , November 12, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCHH7TJR0Nw
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