How Africans Express The Holy Spirit : Joyous Celebration 2009, 2010, & 2011 Videos Featuring Zion Soloist Sphumelelo Mbambo

MyJoyousCelebration,  Apr 30, 2021  Official Music Video for Iguqulwe (Live at the Mosaiek Theatre - Johannesburg, 2009)' by Joyous Celebration.
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This song is featured in the Joyous Celebration 13 album.

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Edited by Azizi Powell 

This post is part of an ongoing pancocojams series about African church services and African Gospel concerts.

This pancocojams post showcases a 2009, 2010 and 2011 Joyous Celebration videos of soloist Sphumelelo Mbambo. Sphumelelo represents the Zion Christian traditions in South Africa.

Lyric translations and selected comments from those videos discussion threads are included in this post. Many of the comments in those discussion threads refer to Sphumelelo felt the Holy Spirit and expressed that in her singing and dancing.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Sphumelelo Mbambo and Joyous Celebration for their religious and musical legacies. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2016/02/south-african-isikhalanga-wafa-wafa.html for a 2016 pancocojams post for information about and YouTube videos of Southern Africa's Zionist Christian denominations. The title of that pancocojams post is "South African Zion Churches' Walking and Wheeling (Spinning) While Moving Around A Circle."

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LYRIC TRANSLATION & SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD OF SHOWCASE VIDEO #1

1. Jacqueline Bertinus
"She is unique.... she enjoys worshipping... Does anyone have the translation for song...

I dont understand a word... but from her facial expression... it makes my day."

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2. Sandiswa Mntwini
"God align my will with Your will. Let your will be done."

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3. Jacqueline Bertinus
"@Sandiswa Mntwini  thank you so much..."

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4. Anita Lee, 2022
"@Sandiswa Mntwini   @Sandiswa Mntwini  Thanks a lot plz pleaz give us some more of the Lyrics💕🕯 😊 or someone else here can? the song is 6.27🙏 begging you dear south africans Bro s and Sis😊"

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5. Nkanyiso Zulu, 2022
"@Anita Lee  Lord we are cryingour hearts to you
who else can we cry to if not to you lord (first song)

My will be changed, and aligned to yours
Amen, be like that Father, we are going to meet at Gallileh
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen( 2nd song)"

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6. Saved by his grace
"This woman is always drunk of the holy spirit. Throw back JC. Powerful"

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7. G Chambal
"Who is the woman i like her voice"

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8. Saved by his grace
"@G Chambal  Sphumelele Mbambo"

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9. Rose Richmond-Nkosi
"I weep everytime when  we belt this song eZion. This is a major call to the heavens and ancestors. Spirits run high with every congregant giving his/ her all out voice of lament.  An extremely moving Zionist  that touches ones  deepest Core.. Well sung here"

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10. Rockland Rockland
"These were the golden days of JC. May they return again with our Sis. Sphu."

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11. rose_wolf23
"I love her so much she is the one who makes me love JC"

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12. Moosa Ndwandwe
"I love her soul"

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13. Collen Ndebele
"Full of Holy spirit"

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14. TT KAMARA
"You know what Sphumelele can sing Yeeeeerrrr with her natural zionic voice. Kwavuka umoya . U can see dat she's zion by birth."

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15. zingisa rabula
"It heals the wounds that u can't see with the physical eye🙌🙌"

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16. Tebogo Bagopi
"Very true, soul satisfying, uplifting, energizing, soothing and calming at the same time"

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: Joyous Celebration - Ngijulise (Live at Vista Campus - Bloemfontein, 2010)

MYJoyous Celebration, Apr 2, 2021  Official Music Video for Ngijulise
(Live at Vista Campus - Bloemfontein, 2010)' by Joyous Celebration.
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This song is featured in the Joyous Celebration 14 album.

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LYRIC TRANSLATION & SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD OF SHOWCASE VIDEO #2

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAwizOWirBg

Numbers are added for referencing purposes only

2021

1. walter oduk
Ngijulise Nkosi othandweni lwakho  (Deepen me Lord in Your Love)
Yandis'ukukholwa kwami (For it increases my faith)
Thath'uqobo lwam nako konk' okwami  (I give you my all and all of me)
Ngiyavuma ( I declare [agree])

Ngingayisa ntoni na kuwena   (What can I bring [give] to you)
Efanele ukubonga uJesu (You deserve all my gratitude Jesus)
Thath'uqobo lwam Nako konk'okwami,
Baba ngiyavuma
Impilo yami Jesu iphathwe nguwe   (Jesus You are in charge of my life)
Uyangivikela njalo, (You always protect me)
Uhlal'unami njalo  (You are always with me)
Thath'uqobo lwami
Thath'uqobo lwami
Thath'uqobo lwami
Ngingayisa ntoni
Ngingayisa ntoni na kuwena
Efanele ukubonga kwami
Thath'uqobo lwam Nako konk'okwami

Ngiyavuma.
Sithi howa
Sithi howa howa
Ibandla lithi howa
Howa wawa
Howa howa,
Ibandla lithi
Howa, howa

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2. Pfumelani Maluleke
"This song is the One of the  best gospel songs 💓💓 i love all her songs because she sings with her all heart 💓💓💓love you siphumelele.."

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3. Rockland Rockland
"Since she left JC they have not been the same, such a worshipper with authentic love for and devotion to Christ Jesus. It comes across in her worship."

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4. Thulani Mariri
"Zion was well represented here 🙌❤  we miss Sphumelele... ubuhle buka Zayoni 🙌❤💕"
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Google translate from Zulu to English = the beauty of Zion

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5. Könige-Tochter Ü.
"The lead vocalist was EXCEPTIONAL in her facial expressions and actions while singing"

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6. Thamsanqa MLITA
"Wow! Wow! What a performance! Truely blessed indeed!"

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7. Moeketsi Mahlatsi
"What a performance a true worship warrior. Sphumelele God bless you wherever you are, cant stop listening to this song"

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8. lehlogonolo Masuku
"2:18 they are dancing for our merciful creator."

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9. Hlengiwe Masondo
"This song touches my soul 🙂🙂🙂it moves my soul"

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10. carol kgomotso
"This woman's posture before God is everything, she praises & worships with everything in her, holding nothing back ..so refreshing to watch.. ❤"

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11. Sanda Nozembe
"Who runs, dance,, spin and sings at the same time...? And her energy is everything. I can't go to sleep without coming to You-Tube and watch her sing. ❤❤"

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12, Doris Agbetsise
"SOUTH AFRICA!!!! don't throw these precious tunes away oooo. Never substitute them for so called  Modernisation..."

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13. Mpho April
"😭😭😭 This song #Fueled and powered by Jesus 🔥🔥🔥"

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14, Between The Cracks of My Struggles
"The first time I heard of this song was in 2017, I couldn't understand the lyrics cos um a Mosotho, but I could feel something inside of me getting deeply touched, without realising it I was crying, I don't even know why but I felt like the presence of God has paid me a special visit at that moment. Till today the song becomes my comforter whenever I feel like I'm drawing in my sorrows, it blesses and revives me! To God be the glory!🙏"

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: Joyous Celebration - Ngingayaphi (Live at the ICC Arena - Durban, 2011)

MYJoyous Celebration, Mar 11, 2021  Official Music Video for Ngingayaphi (Live at the ICC Arena - Durban, 2011)' by Joyous Celebration.…
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This song is featured on the Joyous Celebration 15 album.

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LYRIC TRANSLATION & SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD OF SHOWCASE VIDEO #3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flPPVSv4dRY

Numbers are added for referencing purposes only

2021

1. Itumeleng Gloria
"can someone translate in english pliiz, am in love with the song mathata ga ke itse mahoko"
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Google translate from Sesotho to English - "problems I do not know the words"

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2. Pfumelani Maluleke
"She's saying where can I go if I can leave jesus because he's so faithful and he's the  only god who gives life.  He's the helper and he deserves all the praise"

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3. Princess Pheto, 2022
"Ngingayaphi mina uma ngingasuka kuJesu ("To whom shall I go if I forsake Jesus)
Ithemba lam ("He is my hope")
Igugu lam ("He is precious to me")
Umsizi wempilo yam ("He is my lifes' help")
Unothando, Unesineke ("He is loving, He is patient")
Udumo lonke lungolwakhe ("All the praise belongs to Him")
Nguyena yedwa othembeke ngeqiniso ("He is the only one who can be completely relied on/ trusted")

This is what the song basically says. She keeps alternating the lines and ad-libing as she goes through the song. That is the nature of the Zionist aproach to praise and worship. The first 2min details the whole song in its entirety then the whole performance just emphasises what is being said in the most creative and beautiful ways.

Their use of dance is also quite unique because they use breath-work to indicate the rhythm of both the footwork and the song. A change in breath-work signals a change in footwork and sometimes a move from one part of the song to the next part.

It's really beautiful.

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4. Ramovha Ndivhuwo
"Joyous celebration must bring back this kind of songs 👌👌.

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5. Mduduzi Christoph
"BabuLindelani will always excuse himself on stage when Sphumelele enters"
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This comment refers to Lindelani Mkhize, the Joyous Celebration "conductor" (who Americans would refer to as the "choir director") who is usually seen dancing in front of the choir during their performances. Lindelani Mkhize is one of the founders of Joyous Celebration along withJabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba. Click https://en.everybodywiki.com/Joyous_Celebration for more information about Lindelani Mkhize and Joyous Celebration.   

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6. Malebo Phiri
"You can't compare... authentic African worship.. no conductor needed... beautiful as always"

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7. Mduduzi Christoph
"@Malebo Phiri  😂😂😂 the rushing to respond yadika, one that’s my favorite song, two I wasn’t comparing but was admiring the presence of Sphumelele when getting on stage"

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8. Ebimobo Ege
"Because the Holy Spirit has taken over the stage. She is engulfed with the Holy Spirit."

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9. Rockland Rockland
"JC has never been the same without her. Great woman of God. What a blessing."

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10. Phindie vicky
"I love  Sphumelele, the energy  on stage 👍❤🔥😍"

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11. Omeh Joseph
"Wao! I can't stop watching this lady. Her traditional demo, her unique Dressing is superb SA you're the best.

The Royal choir in heaven will stand still for you on the feast of the great gathering of the Saints."

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12. PHALENG HOLDINGS
"this woman of GOD IS MINISTERING THROUGH HER MUSIC AND DANCE"

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13. Agie Zinzy Moeng
"🙌🙌🙌  the lady can dance yoh🙌  talented Sphumelele"

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14. Pfumelani Maluleke
"I miss her 💓"

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15. Christabel Annan
"Please bring this woman back."

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16. mhlobiso thwala
"Powerful as always"

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17. Botho Makuku
"I really hope at some point they make a reunion of all the OG's...this is JC at its peak mahm 🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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18. Lethukuthula Mlethi
"Did y'll see Mr mbatha's frowny face when that lady walk up to the stage😂 6:50"

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19. Tshepiso Maswanganye
"Lol the lady who jumped on stage and stared randomly dancing lol why do people do this though⁉️"

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20. Rockland Rockland
"In the presence of God there is liberty - of worship. The presence of the Lord is intoxicating. She worships with all in her, she does not hold back."

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21. Bongiwe Zaca
"The holy spirit had her by the pits🙌🙌"

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22. Portia Seagotle
"She mean what she is doing on the stage"

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23, sphamandla Ngalo
"I love my Joyous Celebration 🌸♥️But they dont have this calibre of people anymore. In all her songs she is Spirit filled. I miss her

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24. phathutshedzo bennedict, 2022
"Yes, they must go find another person who will bring this vibe. It's very healing."

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25. Thobile Ndlovu
"It's 2022 and I am still here. Sphumelelo Mbambo is my all-time favorite, this woman knows her story on stage. Not forgetting how spiritual her songs are. she is such a blessing. we were once blessed."

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26. Eugene Cloete
"Sphumelele was the foundation of Joyous i guess they lost alot of fans when she left...😭"

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27. Damaris Mokoko
"This lady is the best i really miss her on stage"

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28. Dineo Mthethwa
"Powerful"

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29. Sammy Manganya
"My all time favourite from her. And the bass guitar is on steroids here."

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30. Diina D. Egumbo
"Looove love her energy 🤌🏾🔥🔥🔥"

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31. Emmanuel Mfuzo Mashicolo
"Me waiting for the choirs exit. Best at Zion - Sphumelele"

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Africans Discuss The "Proper" Attire For Women Singing In Gospel Choirs (Comments From A YouTube Discussion Thread About South Africa's Joyous Celebration Gospel Choir)

MY Joyous Celebration, November 2, 2015

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases a 2015 YouTube video of the South African Gospel choir Joyous Celebration performing the song "More Than A Conqueror" live at Carnival City, 2012.

This post includes the Zulu and English words that are sung for this song. In addition, this pancocojams post includes selected comments from the discussion thread for this YouTube video. This compilation gives special attention to the comments about the low cut, Western style dresses that were worn by female members of the choir, with the exception of the soloist.

The content of this post is presented for socio-cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Joyous Celebration and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.

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LYRICS - MORE THAN A CONQUEROR
(as sung by Joyous Celebration; discussion thread comment by Boitirelo Chakalisa, 2019)

UJesu unginqobele (Jesus is the conqueror)
Ngingaphezu komnqobi (More than any other)
UJesu unginqobele  (Jesus is the conqueror)
Ngingaphezu (More than)

Ngingaphezu (I am More)
Phezu komnqobi (More than a conqueror)
NgoJes’ iNkosi yami (Through Jesus my Lord)
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I believe that these words are in Zulu and English. 

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SELECTED COMMENTS
(With special attention to comments about the women's dresses.  These are only a sample of the comments about how the women were dressed.)

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2017
1. BONTLE L MOOKO
"I only understand English, that other part what are they saying..please help me"

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2. THato aka poppy zia
"BONTLE L MOOKO is the same thing but now they singing in Zulu( nginga phezu komnqobi)"

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3. Ronald Tapfuma
"still the same thing in Ndebele"

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4. Ofentse Hamilton KAWE
"Beautiful song but how can the ladies expose their particulars like that?"

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5. Alex Stivo
"HAMILTON KAWE I think the master who leads them is a man so women ♀ can't bear but just in case to follow him 😂 😂 😂 🙌"

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6. linda tutu
"HAMILTON KAWE sometimes you dont realize they are that exposed."

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7. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"Particulars 😄 Smh."

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8. clovis larsson
"nice song, but how can your ladies dress like this, who are you singing for the Lord or who, very bad"

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9. God's Phenomenal Girl, 2018
"Job 35:8 Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself and your righteousness only the sons of men..God looks at our inner man, our hearts not the outer us not dressing..it affects us sons of men but not God.."

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10. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"You're absolutely right Clovis. The devil is a LIAR! "Be ye holy, for I am holy." "

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11. mfihlakalo dlamini, 2021
"If this was done by whites no one would complain, but because it's our race so they should be told how to dress? We have been following the choir wayback and that's their style so i don't see a need to say so much on a sixteenth installment. Keep going JC as loyal fans we listen to the message not the person delivering it and most importantly not how they are dressed."

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12. Victor G. Setuagbe
"Your songs are just a glorious. waooo, such precious talents of Africa. But I keep wondering what at all could be your motive behind these kind of costumes your ladies keep putting on for almost all your performances.

1 Timothy 2:9a (MKJV)  In the same way also, I desire that women adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and sensibleness...

Please these songs are supposed to be Spiritual songs and nothing else. Thank you."

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13. New Original COGIC
"Most are Zulu's and it is not considered nakedness if the women are barechested in their culture"

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14. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"@New Original COGIC  When we invite Jesus into our hearts and decide to live for him, HE alone must become our culture. Jesus Christ is a culture all by himself! And in that culture he expects modesty."

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15. carol lenin
"I love your songs so much but please improve on decency in your dress codes especially ladies. The Lord doesn't change. He is the same yesterday today and forever more. So I don't expect an explanation of generational thing. We are Christians and we should practise what we preach. It makes me listen the to your audios rather watching the videos."

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16. Jacque Brago
"Pls you people should dress properly and let's stop saying God deals with heart not the outward but is in that same scriptures that tells us that what comes out of a man is what has been full in his heart meaning how we dress comes out from the heart so you people should dress descently and I really love your songs."

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17. Faith Netshiozwi, 2018
"carol lenin I see no problem though...But hey..Its your opinion"

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18. NKALA PRECIOUS, 2018
"ae'm Anna Ewa its not a matter of being a western , I am a South African if you are in Christ you must change no culture and Christianity don't go together"

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19. Miriam Luvutse, 2018
"The truth sets us free!  Been wondering too about the decency thing here..... it gives me shivers."

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20. Sam Cheka, 2018
"carol lenin absolutely"

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21. Sylvia Atieno, 2018
"anyone who finds this dressing finds something to sexualize here and thats just sick,...be blessed by the song and move on"

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22. Miss Charlie Hackett, 2019
"THOU SHALT NOT JUDGE!!!!!!!!   WOW! You are willing to violate a commandment? Only GOD can decide about what they wear! You don't live in a glass house!! STOP JUDGING OTHERS!!! I love their singing to the Lord and so does HE!!! Sing sing sing and nevermind these judgmental fools breaking the commandments! Each of us will answer ALONE for our sins! Silly woman judging as if she is perfect! No. Sing, dress and be accountable for YOURSELF. DO NOT JUDGE!  There is a reason it is a commandment! STOP ignoring it! It is at the same level as thou shalt not MURDER so take it seriously and stop judging.

AMEN. Praise GOD and help those who run around judging others...they still don't understand ONLY GOD can judge.  ONLY GOD. ONLY GOD. NOT CAROL!  ONLY GOD."

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23. Ben the Worshiper, 2019
"The problem is not in them it is in you, so sorry"

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24. Liz Pasha, 2019
"I also listen to this song without watching video"

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25. Lord David Tirtowa Kodjo Lembo, 2019
"Hummmm wait until you go n worship with, among the Himbas...We wonder this dress code comes from here."

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26. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"It's not judging for a woman of God to speak on things pertaining to the scriptures with other women of God. As true Christians we are supposed to try the spirits and see if they be of God. If you can't tell those outfits are not God's way..🙏🙏"

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27. Caroline Wanjohi
"don't listen to criticizers keep it up"

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28. Molete Boitshepo
"Caroline Wanjohi I totally agree with you. what matters most it's what comes out of the heart. be strong guys coz people will always find a negative thing to say

But I'm loving the choir it's beautiful INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. LOVE YOU GUYS WHOLEHEARTEDLY"

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29. Olatoye comfort
"I mean u can't glorify  God  with indecent  dressing"

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30. Sheila Kimeu, 2018
"Caroline Wanjohi truth be told. and take corrections positively."

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31. mfihlakalo dlamini, 2021
"Our cultures allows us to dress like that and there is nothing wrong at all. We attend shows to be blessed by the message they diliver not what they are wearing."

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2018

32. hackers mind
"Powerful songs.....but dress code takes your mind back into the world"

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33. James Koleta
"Guys I don't see any problem with there dressing cord because most of this guys are Zulus and they value there culture as any other African language group what comes from the heart matters a lot than what is presented outside"

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34. Onu Tochukwu
"Nice song... Nice instruments... Nice people... but I think the dress code is poor... it doesn't portray Christianity...!!!"

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35. gamu k
"Abo fashion police officers we see you😅😅😂

 

😂your comments are from 2017 benikhupi all this time mara??"

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36. Shateyi
"Pliz get better dresses"

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37. Fumfon Rosaline, 2020
"Nothing wrong with their clothing, you should instead check your heart and stop judging people. Shalom"

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38. DeCall Music
"i had no option than to put away all your videos bcs of your ladies exposing their bodies..

you sing great but you project immorality."

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39. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"👏👏👏"

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40. Carolyne wanj
"This song is very powerful and it inspires my heart to worship God more,if the ladies improve on their dress code ,then this will be more powerful..Corrections are meant to make you better."

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41. Sipho Manqele, 2019
"Everyone on stage don't dress themselves, there's a stylist who provide wardrobe. He consults with bosses and if they say "yes" to whatever look he sells to them, then everyone will wear it. It's not that the ladies picked those outfits, it's a uniform liked by the owners of Joyous Celebration Foundation. They think "The brand" then the individuals on stage."

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42. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"Agreed Carolyn. It's never appropriate to have your body exposed as a woman of God whether you're on your own in church. People of God need to be spiritual minded, otherwise, you get mess like this."

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43. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"@Sipho Manqele  As true people of God you don't take your que from a "boss" or from a vendor, you take your que from the Holy Spirit, and I can tell you for a FACT, the Holy Spirit did NOT swnd for, or approve these outfits. Be more spiritual 🙏😇🙏"

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44. jackline njeri, 2021
"I agree a powerful song with powerful message, the dress code though.."

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45. "powerful song🔥🔥 And I love the diversity in your costumes, we grew up in different cultures and I truly believe what one believes to be modest is not another person's modesty and the Jesus I know looks at the heart. Hence anybody else's interpretation of your heart does not matter."

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46. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"Sounds nice, but untrue. These sisters outfits are the definition of inappropriate  especially for public ministry."
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47. godfrey king
"When white people wear their clothes all you don't have nothing to say praise the Lord nice"

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48. bernard coulibaly
"it's simple just change yr color"

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2019

49. saj humble
"The song is great but the dressing is very worldly and promiscuous"

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50. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"Agree. Not Godly at all. You would think there would be at least ONE woman in the group to explain that, but..."

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51. @momanyimose
"This is the highest deception in the   church I have ever seen, open breasts at the Altar ofJehovah!!! Just dance, dance all your way to hell..."

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52. Gideon kipkoech
"cover your Breast worshippers!"

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53. The Eagles Gathering
"The song is beautiful, but there is no nakedness in the presence of the Lord. Please have the fear of God even in your dressing"

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54. Stella Walda
"That Dressing code, No.

The song is awesome💜💜💜"

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55. Manassé Restoré
"There is no culture in serving the Lord, please Ladies put some clothes on! Cover your body completely to worship The I AM that I AM. Thanks. I do love the group, i always worship with you, I'm not judging at all !!!!!"

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56. StrongnBeautiful, 2020
"Good word my sista. Thank you."

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57. mfihlakalo dlamini, 2021
"Lol you just did"

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58. Gibbs T Gumbo
"Whilst all of you are talking about what is decent & not...i will  live for that lady dancing in the crowd,i doubt if you all noticed her,SHE IS DANCING FOR JESUS '....... big up JC"

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59. Davies Mataza
"So, no one is paying respect to the pianist and drumist ? He killed it!"

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60. MatlinLtd Co, 2020
"I agree."

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61. Steven Levitt, 2021
"The bassist 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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2020
62. StrongnBeautiful
"Idk who came up with the idea for their wardrobe, but they are obviously not spiritual. Sad."

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63. StrongnBeautiful
"First time hearing of this group. Loved the song, then I look down at the video and saw the women's outfits 😯😕😖 People of God, do NOT let the devil fool you with his lies and nonesense. As TRUE people of God, what we wear ALWAYS matters! There is a standard to holiness and it goes far beyond ANY culture. Wonderful praise but please, study your bible more, and 🙏🙏🙏 Also, FIRE your stylist. Thank you. PtL! 😄☺😇"

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64. StrongnBeautiful
"The dress is inappropriate. They need some SPIRITUAL aged women to guide them.  May the Holy Spirit help them, as he continues to use them."

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65. Velmah Hongo
"Powerful song....but DRESSING CODE FOR THE LADIES IS A NO!"

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66. D.J. #watchthisgamerevolves
"Ladies you worshipping god at least cover your bodies properly... Love the songs tho...."

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67. Gladys Ndzinisa
"Ohhh yes we will conquer even covid"

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68.  OBI DANIEL AKACHUKWU
"The song is good. I love the lyrics

Please some of  the #dressing isn't okay.

They are all ministers and should pls be cautious with what they wear"

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69. Steven Viyano
"😭😭😭 This song ministered to me when I had lost faith"

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70. d_yt
"I just love how she gave the mic to the audience. I was literally shouting at my screen "I AM MORE, MORE THAN A CONQUERAAAAAHH THROUGH CHRIST MYYYY LORD!" 😂😂😂"

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71. Melissa Mathema
"so its in middle of the pandemic and i cant help but sing along this amazing song ngoba usinqobele mpela uThixo!"
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Google translate from Xhosa to English: “for God hath dealt bountifully with us”

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Three South African Renditions of the Gospel song "Uzuliphathe Kahle" (with information about singer/composer Jabu Hlongwane & the Joyous Celebration choir)

MY Joyous Celebration, Oct.5, 2018
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Google search from Zulu to English: uzuliphathe kahle lelivangeli = treat this gospel well

Statistics as of June 24, 2021 around 11:00 AM :

total # of views - 4,478,844
total # of likes - 17K
total # of dislikes - 1.1K
toral # of comments - 893

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Angel Lukhuleni, July 31, 2018
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Statistics as of June 24, 2021 around 11:00 AM :
total # of views -13, 930
total # of likes- 165
total # of dislikes- 11
toral # of comments-8

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Ntobeko Simelane, Jul 10, 2019

Holiness Union Church National Youth Conference
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Statistics as of June 24, 2021 around 11:00 AM:
total # of views - 6, 185
total # of likes- 68
total # of dislikes-0 
toral # of comments-6

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Edited by Azizi Powell 

This pancocojams post presents three South African renditions of the Gospel song "Uzuliphathe Kahle" (also known as "Uzuliphathe kahle lelivangeli").

This post also presents a few comments from the discussion thread for the first video that is showcased above.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Jabu Hlongwane, the co-founder of  the South African Gospel choir Joyous Celebration and the composer of "Uzuliphathe Kahle" and some other songs that are sung by Joyous Celebration. Thanks also to all those who are featured in the videos that are showcased in this post. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.  

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INFORMATION ABOUT JABU AND INFORMATION ABOUT JOYOUS CELEBRATION
From https://en.everybodywiki.com/Jabu_Hlongwane
"Goodman Mxolisi Hlongwane (born 10 June 1961), well known as Jabu Hlongwane, is a South African gospel singer, songwriter, producer author and pastor. His versatility came out with duet albums he produced with the late Vuyo Mokoena, Sipho Makhabane as well as Mthunzi Namba. He was born in Soweto, Zola and grew up in Dhlamini, Johannesburg in 1961.[1] Jabu is the fifth of seven children in the Hlongwane household. He began his primary school at Hlakaniphani and at Lilydale in Dlamini, Soweto. He matriculated at Amangwe High school after his family had moved to KZN.[2]

He has a number of solo projects as well and is also the co-founder of Joyous Celebration,[3] a South African Gospel choir that was formed in 1994."...
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Here's information about the name "Jabu" from https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/beautiful-south-african-names-and-what-they-mean/
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"Male | Jabulani, a Zulu name often shortened to Jabu, means “rejoice” and is pronounced Jah-boo-LAH-nee."

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From https://joyous.co.za/PASTOR-JABU-HLONGWANEs-BIOGRAPHY
..."Joyous Celebration

The genesis of Joyous Celebration started as an idea in 1995 between [Jabu] Hlongwane and his two friends, Namba and Mkhize. They wanted to create a platform to find, develop and groom talent in Gospel music. Since its inception, Joyous has produced hundreds of talented artists over the years and filled the Awards cabinet with numerous awards from South Africa and beyond. The group has released over 20 albums and on the 19th of December 2015, they celebrated their 20th anniversary in front of a capacity crowd in the Moses Mabhida Stadium located in Durban, South Africa.

Their 21st album was recorded live in Dallas, Texas at Bishop T.D Jakes’ Potter House in 2016 alongside the house choir.

Hlongwane’s role in building and elevating Joyous Celebration cannot go understated, especially considering that he started the administration of the Joyous brand from the boot of his car.

The Joyous brand has now grown into a business that employs more than 70 people.

Accomplishments

As an acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer, Hlongwane has solidified his position as a pioneer of gospel music in South Africa and beyond. For his work, he was awarded the, “Best Contribution in Gospel” at the Africa Gospel Music, the South African Music Awards for best traditional Gospel Album."...

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBAExl72szc&ab_channel=joyousVEVO [given as video #1 in this post]

Numbers are added for referencing purposes only. 

1. Philile SKELLOR, 2018
"uzuliphathe kahle leli vangeli

(handle this gospel with care)

uzuliphathe kahle leli vangeli

(handle this gospel with care)...

ngob' uJesu walifela ,amaqhaw' eNkosi alishumayela

( For Jesus died for it and the Great men of God preached it)

uzuliphathe kahle leli vangeli

( you handle this gospel with care)

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2. Lungile Lethiwe Mashele, 2018
"Assemblies of God😍😍once they sing the song we all sweat"

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3. Zandile Ndlovu, 2019
"Very true, you know them well🙏☺"

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4. Lydia Francis, 2018
"Its says handle this evangelism/gospel with care,for Jesus died for it and great men preached it handle this evangelism with care"

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5. Sibusisiwe Malinga, 2018
"This song is so appropriate in these days when we see evil pastors abusing the Word of God. Let us worship Jesus in spirit and in truth, siliphathekahle lelivangeli."

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6. Hil S, 2018
"The issue here is that there are far too many people who are calling/qualifying themselves to be pastors or prophets or anything else in the name of God. Every prophet in the old testament and every disciple/apostle in the new testament was called by God himself. None of them volunteered to do this, they were given a special invitation by God to be his workers on this earth. If more people actually sought after the will of God for their lives rather than forcing themselves to be "pastors/prophets" when that is not God's will for them then we would be in a better position all over the world, but the Bible clearly warned us that in the last days shall many false prophets rise up and they sure have indeed and mostly for the love of money and the lust of the flesh."

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7. Gibbs T Gumbo, 2019
"Jabu is probably the best male gospel artist in Africa... He sings so well and composes dope tunes... we need these songs in today`s church..so rich

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8. Favour Gyino, 2019
"I don't understand a word but I love it and I listen to it every day. Joyous celebration, thumbs up for you. I love your songs so much!"

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9. Name GNAGNE, 2019
"Handle this gospel with care

Jesus (the owner) died for it

The Great men of God preached It."

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10. Diary of a Young Christian Woman, 2019
"Lol this is the Grace Bible Church anthem whenever the music team sings it we all go wild.. thank you for this song Joyous God bless you"

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11. OFFICIALMUZ_UJ, 2019
"Yeah at Grace it's the anthem"

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12. Mumo Chris, 2020
"This choir is amazing, I am Kenyan but they are my no.1, this is ministry. The song fits in our today's life, we need to handle this gospel with care, for heaven's sake Christ himself died for it. I love this choir ❤️, wish they could visit Kenya"

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13. Bertha Phiri, 2020
"Amen amen ! Joyous celebration,  thank you so much for keeping us happy during this difficult time  of lock down"
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"Lockdown" refers to quarantine because of the Coronavirus.

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14.  Ricybeh Comfort, 2021
"2021 and we still here by the grace of the Omnipotent God🙌❤🔥💯"

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15. royal diadem, 2021
"Love joyous celebration choir.I am Kenyan so bantu words I think I understand a few. The dancing is amazing. So much energy .... for the Lord any day."

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16. Aloysius Imo-owo, 2021
"I am from Nigeria, I am in love with South African Gospel music especially JC. They lift your spirit to heaven."

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Joyous Celebration featuring Sbu Noah - "Emaphakadeni" (A Joyous Celebration Gospel Concert In South Africa That Occurred Before The Covid-19 Lockdown)

joyous VEVO,  March 26, 2020

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Edited by Azizi Powell 

This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of the South African Gospel group Joyous Celebration Live At Sun City singing "Emaphakadeni" (Until The End Of Time) . This concert occurred in Sun City, South Africa prior to Covid 19 lockdown in that nation on March 26, 2020.

The lyrics to this Gospel song are included in this post, along with English translations and  selected comments from this video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Sibusiso Mthembu, the composer of this song and to SbuNoah, the soloist in this video. Thanks also to all those associated with Joyous Celebration for that choir's cultural legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to Joyous Celebration for sharing this concert on YouTube.

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LYRICS- EMPHAKADENI
(composer Sibusiso Mthembu)

Ungumlomo ongathethi manga (His mouth never lies)
Ungumlomo ongathethi manga (His mouth never lies)
Ungumlomo ongathethi manga (His mouth never lies)
Ungumlomo ongathethi manga (His mouth never lies)

Makadunyiswe! (Praise be unto Him!)
Kuze kube semaphakadeni (Until then end of time)
Akathethi manga (For He never lies) (Repeat)

Wanqoba ithuna nokufa (He conquered the grave and death)
Wanqoba ithuna nokufa (He conquered the grave and death)
Wanqoba ithuna nokufa (He conquered the grave and death)
Wanqoba ithuna nokufa (He conquered the grave and death)

Ufanelwe, ukudunyiswa (He is worthy, of praise)
Kuze kube semaphakadeni (Until the end of time)
Wanqob’ ukufa (For He conquered death)

Silindiwe emazulwini (He awaits us in heaven)
Silindiwe emazulwini (He awaits us in heaven)
Silindiwe emazulwini (He awaits us in heaven)
Silindiwe emazulwini (He awaits us in heaven)

Ukumdumisa! (He awaits us in heaven)
Kuze kube semaphakadeni (Until the end of time)
Emazulwini (In heaven) (Repeat)

Aw wo wo wo wowo wo
Wowo wo wo wo wowo wo…

Makadunyiswe! (Praise Him!)
Kuze kube semaphakadeni (Until the end of time)
Akathethi manga (He never lies) (Repeat)

Aw wo wo wo wowo wo
Wowo wo wo wo wowo wo…

Makadunyiswe! (Praise Him!)
Kuze kube semaphakadeni (Until the end of time)
Akathethi manga (He never lies) (Repeat)

Source: https://africangospellyrics.com/2020/03/26/emaphakadeni/

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqWGCD5d8i4

I purposely chose to include a number of comments that mention the Covid-19 "lockdown" (quarantine) as I want to document these types of comments from online African sources. I also purposely included some comments from commenters outside of South Africa.

Numbers are added for referencing purposes online.

1. Derick Marton, March 2020

"Honestly speaking i love joyous but SBU NOAH RECENTLY HAS BEEN A REASON WHY AM WATCHING JOYOUS he knows  how to link between what he sing to be delivered good and become a blessing to audience 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 sbu noah sbu noah let me stay in quarantine while playing this song until this corona end 😂😂"

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I believe that song was filmed December 13 or 14th, 2019 in Sun City, South Africa ("On the 13th and 14th of December, supporters of the multiple award-winning gospel ensemble from across the continent will converge at Sun Arena, Sun City, to be part of this unique and once in a year experience"... https://www.suninternational.com/sun-city/events/joyous-celebration/

Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_South_Africa for information about South Africa's Covid-19 lockdown. Here's some information  from that article"

..."As of August 2020, South Africa has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Africa and the sixth highest number of confirmed infections worldwide.[4][5]

On 23 March, a national lockdown was announced, starting on 26 March 2020....

Ramaphosa announced that from 1 May 2020, a gradual and phased easing of the lockdown restrictions would begin, lowering the national alert level to 4.[12] From 1 June, the national restrictions were lowered to level 3.[13] The restrictions were lowered to alert level 2 on 17 August 2020

On 15 August [2020], President Ramaphosa addressed the nation announcing the passing of the COVID-19 peak, the lowering of restrictions to level 2 and the extension of the national state of disaster by another month."...

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According to this John Hopkins University website https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/mortality, the United States ranks 10th worldwide in mortality rates worldwide per 100,000 population. The nation of South Africa ranks 13th. Mexico ranks #1.

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2. Asibonge Madela, March 2020
"Now I can be officially quarantined 😎"

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3. alice karimi, March 2020
"self quarantine aint a joke... but this song  will make it easier...my dancing shoes are ready ...much love from 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 Kenya.."

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4. lebea harry, March 2020
"Sbunoah never dissapoint..he always bring vibe to stage...his days at joyous celebration is very worthy..every year he comes with new and great vibe.."

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5. gananme, March 2020
"I'm from Cameroon, I do not catch the meaning of the song, but I am amazed by your voice and style! So particular! Also like Ngiphephile and Wenzile. Congrats for the talent!!!"

-snip- "Ngiphephile" and "Wenzile" are two other songs that were performed in this concert. Sbu Noah responded to this comment indicating that he added the lyrics and translation to that discussion thread. In this post I chose to share this song's lyrics from another site that included multiple lines of the same lyrics.

** 6. Janet Kasaro, March 2020

"Wow wow av been waiting for this song and its finally here.The song is a whole vibe.This will surely be my repeat song with this lock down.Bless you Sbu,bless you J.C"

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7. Chiratidzo Chitare, March 2020

"Joyous Celebration never disappoints woow Sbu Noah you are talented brother .

Listening from Zimbabwe"

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8. Trevor Mdluli, March 2020
"He brought the vintage type of gospel and am loving it..."

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9. Mwangale Peter, March 2020
"SBU Noah you are a blessing in quarantine , for sure u make  my day"

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10. Doris E, March 2020
"Yes we need this at this trying time 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏"

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11. NORA THOMPSON, March 2020
"God bless you Joyous for 24years of great service in the Lord's Vineyard. Congratulations."

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12. Onalenna Mhlanga, March 2020
"Rise Africa 🙌🏽 just at the right time when we are in dire need to hope & healing😢😢👏🏼👏🏼"

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13. Bianca Van Der Bergh, March 2020

"Sbu you really blessed me with this song. I'm not much of a dancer but this time around I danced that's how much I enjoyed the songs. I also enjoyed the other 3 songs. I cannot wait for the dvd to available here in Namibia. Thank you Sbu and Joyous for always blessing me and lifting my spirit. Although I don't understand the language I can always feel the anointing. Thank you so much. All the way from Namibia."

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14. Natalia.tatendaishe, March 2020

5 months ago

You made my morning in this  quarantine  while  at work

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15. Elikia Nankolo, March 2020
"Yeeeeeeeee Alléluia! Jésus-Christ est le Sauveur du Monde 🌍.                                                     Même si je ne comprends pas votre  langue, mon âme bénira toujours L'Éternel car il est fidèle ! 💃💃💃💃💃💃🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩💕💕💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🕊️🕊️🕊️"

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Google translate from French to English:
"Yeeeeeeeee Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is the Savior of the World 🌍. Even if I do not understand your language, my soul will always bless the Lord for he is faithful! 💃💃💃💃💃💃🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩💕💕💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🕊️🕊️🕊️"
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"CD" = Congo (Democratic Republic)

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16. gacheri muthaura, March 2020
"Awesome. May God lift you higher Sbu. Asante Joyous celebration. Bringing hope in this difficult time."

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"Asante" = "Thank you" in Swahili

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17. kikie Bae, March 2020
"Sbu is just a vibe even when u don't want to  move u will see yourself dancing ❤🔥💯thumbs up to my guy"

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18. Maame, March 2020
"Haaaaaibo!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽❤💞"

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19. Baraka Waya Online, March 2020
"Safi sana"

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Swahili meaning "very clean", colloquial meaning "very good"; "on point", "hot" etc.

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20. Contenido Cristiano ADONAI, March 2020

"Why Joyous Celebration did not upload the reprise from this song???? where people sung and Sbunoah performed again for 2 minutes more???? I AM SO DISAPPOINTED.... WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING WITH JOYOUS???? AND THE VOICES FROM THE SOPRANO ARE TOO HEAVY. WHAT IS HAPPENING???

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21. funmilayo ayo, March 2020
"Contenido Cristiano ADONAI enjoy this and don’t be a kill joy"

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22. Julie Xoxo, March 2020

"Joyous celebration has been giving me so much Joy with all their amazing songs. Also your audience is the best always dancing and singing along I enjoy that about your videos a lot. 👌🏾👌🏾😍"😍amazing video as always

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23. Sonnyboy Molebatsi, March 2020

"Even though the choir looks tired you made justice to the song, I'm blessed"

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24. Donnette T, April 2020

"Watching from the US. It is just so sad that he gives his best everyone's performance and then they all look so tied for his. But this song is on repeat for me. 🇯🇲🇺🇸"
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"JM"= "Jamaica" ; "US" = United States

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25. SbuNoah, April 2020
"Donnette T hi; please don’t be mad at them shame. Our shows are ridiculously long. From 7:30pm and I think it was 2am when I went on stage. Most of them a really fatigued but we really do love and enjoy what we do. But thank you so much for your support. We will always strive to do better 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾"

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26. Sonnyboy Molebatsi, April 2020
"@SbuNoah okay its understandable but you always have energy through out the shows were do you get it?"

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27. Donnette T, April 2020
"I didn't know the shows are that long wow. That's understandable that they are tired being there that long. Song still on repeat here 🇺🇸🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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28. sonia mengue, March 2020

“Wozaaaa.. love from France...i luv JC"

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29. usonje cheonga, April 2020

"From Malawi....this is one song I like...keep it up sbu and joyous celebration"

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30. Bob SUMAYIRE, April 2020
"Even in these Hard times we are passing through, Jesus has Conquered over death and it's sting!"

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31. Natalia.tatendaishe, April 2020
"Good Friday song in ths  lockdown"

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32. Ohema Akosua Serwaa Adepa, April 2020

"God bless you Sbunoah .Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭"

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33. Mabel Kodimeh, April 2020
"I'm from Ghana. I love this guy cos he never disappoint. Bang after bang each year"

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34. Samuel Modise, April 2020
"During the lockdown I listen to lots of music to keep sane."

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35. Zinhle Mashinini, April 2020
"Ufunelwe ukuduyiswa Covid19 or not bcos de heaven indeed is awaiting for us...Love Sbu  bantu🤗🤗🙏"

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Google translate from Zulu & Xhosa to English: "Ufunelwe ukuduyiswa"= "You want to be fed"

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36. Nakubyana Mwiyauluka, May 2020
"What a good song SBU Noah on point watching from Zambia"

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37.  Lisa Farray, May 2020
"I love it! Blessings - from Trinidad and Tobago"

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38. Cecy Tsimakoko, August 2020
"Sbu never disappoints! Glory be to God Thank you Joyous family ❤️❤️I will meet you after Corona by God's grace 🙏"

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Joyous Celebration - I Beat Medley" (South African Gospel Medley with special attention to the hand held cushion percussive instrument)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases a 2015 video of South African Gospel choir Joyous Celebration singing a Gospel medley entitled "I Beat".

The lyrics to this song are included in this post along with selected comments from that video's discussion thread. Special attention is given to comments about the yellow cushions that the choir and congregation are holding in one hand and beating with the palm of the other hand.

The Addendum to this post showcases an example of these cushions being played during a Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa religious service.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Joyous Celebration and all those associated with this video and this medley of songs.

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for a October 5, 2019 pancocojams post that showcase videos of the South African Christian congregations which are known for their use of hand held cushions that are percussion instruments.

Also, click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/five-videos-of-south-africas-urcsa.html for additional videos of a congregational singing by URCSA Khayelitsha.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Joyous Celebration - I Beat



joyousVEVO Oct 19, 2015
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Statistics as of May 19, 2020 as of 1:39 PM EDT
Total # of views-1,770,929
Total # of likes -9.5K
Total # of dislikes-363
Total # of comments -506

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE
This South African Gospel medley is titled "I Beat". "ibeat" is one colloquial name for the cushions that are held by the Joyous Celebration choir and their congregation in this video.

The comment that I added (given as #13 below) quotes a South African pdf which provides the isiXhosa term "umpampampas" (also given as "mpampampas") for the yellow cushions that are held and played by the Joyous Celebration choir and their audience. However, in the YouTube videos of Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA), the Christian congregations that are known for playing these hand held instruments), the ibeat (mpampampas) are entirely white or entirely red, or entirely black. I also have seen a blue mpanpampas in the video of the South African church congregation that is embedded below. However, I've only seen yellow i beats in Joyous Celebration videos and it appear to me that those yellow i beats are somewhat smaller than many of the umpampampas that are featured in videos of URCSA church services such as the video that is embedded below.

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
(with numbers added for referencing purposes only)

1. winiswa nxele, 2015
"This song gives me life (literally)..I find healing in this song on so many occasions. It empowers me in such a way, words are not enough to describe how I feel listening to this guy.. Khaya has the anointing..The harmonies are on fleek."

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2. Melesha Williams, 2015
"I totally agree with you, even tho I do not know what is being sung."

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3. Bernadette Bethel, 2015
"Verse 1:
Sithi Oh Msindisi (We say, Oh Savior)…
Oh Msindisi, oh Msindisi Nguwe olithemba lam
(Oh Savior, oh Savior; You are my hope)
(Repeat)

Verse 2:
Ithemba lam Baba (My hope Father)
Ithemba lam ndonyuka nalo (I will rise with my hope)
Ndingene endumisweni (To enter the place of praise)
(Repeat)

Verse 3:
Ndingene, ndingen’ endumisweni Baba (To enter the place of praise Father)
Oh ndingene endumisweni, (Oh To enter the place of praise)
(Repeat)

Verse 4:
Ngena, oh ngena ngob’ indawo isekhona (Come in because there’s still a space left)
Ngena, ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in, come in there is still room)
Ngena nawe mama, Ngena nawe Baba (Come in you mother, come in you Father)
Ngena, ngena, indawo isekhona (Come in, come in there is still room)

Verse 5:
Ngonyama kaJuda, Wanqob’uSathane (Lion of Judah You defeated Satan)
Xa simi ngakuwe sonqotshwa ngubani (If we stand by you who will defeat us)
(Repeat)"

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4. Kandice Long, 2016
"What is that instrument they have on their hands?"

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5. Msmadam msmadam, 2016
"Kandice Long we call it a beat"

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6. glorious n, 2017
"The bass at 1:29 though 😍😍 , I literally don’t understand anything but blessed"

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7. Thando Ndwandwe, 2017
"Its a mix of hymns sung in IsiZulu
https://africangospellyrics.com/2013/03/16/i-beat-lyrics-by-joyous-celebration-16/"

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8. Tafae Machimbiz, 2017
"I'm kinda confused 😁 Can someone please explain to me why this song is called I Beat? I mean how does it fit into what they are saying? What do they beat?"

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9. nobubelo moyo, 2017
"Tafae Machimbiz Cause they all beating that thing in their hands"

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10. debo adediran, 2017
"seen this video a million times. brings joy to my heart.
please this yellow thingy what is it call? where can i get it?"

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11. Thando Ndwandwe, 2017
"The back of a hard cover bible will give the same effect, grew up watching the elder men in the church using that as a means to get the beat because back then, there were no keyboards and drums in the church, or we just simply clap our hands till they go numb hahaha. South African gospel hymns will get you going lol..."

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12. adaeze okoye, 2019
"Please can someone tell me what that yellow bag they are all holding is."

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13. Okay then, 2020
"adaeze okoye it’s called a beat"

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13. Azizi Powell, 2020
"Here's a quote from https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/44f5/464c1570df0258d80affad087a77371f5782.pdf
"The emergence of amakhorasi as an art form did not replace hymns, but is rather a functional evolution in Christian Xhosa music...

The following instruments are sometimes used in some mainline churches and in most independent churches: tambourines/rattles, triangles, cowbells, umpampampas (Bible-sized cushion covered with leather and beat with the palm of one hand), drums, sound pipes."...
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Given this quote, I believe the Xhosa name for those yellow bag is "umpampampas" (also given as mpampanpas). In certain YouTube discussion threads of videos of Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) services, some people refer to these bags or cushions as "ibeat", "a beat" or "pillows".

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ADDENDUM- VIDEO OF URCSA church service with umpampampas (ibeat)

URCSA Khayelitsha Ndikhangele Ngobubele 334



Sivuyisiwe Lutango, Mar 14, 2018
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About 5:03 in this video notice a man seated playing a djembe drum.

Also, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWmVBke_450&t=21s for a video that shows the metal percussive instruments that make the tingling sound that is heard in this video.

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