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WATCH Over 1000 South Africans Proudly Sing Their Anthem Together Apart

As South Africa went into Covid-19 lockdown in late March, over 50 performers encouraged the nation to do something powerful –  “to reflect on the lyrics of our anthem, as a source of inspiration and optimism, and to bravely sing it out loud.” Yesterday the man behind the concept – James Bassingthwaighte – announced: “1000+ […]

By Jenni Baxter
27-04-20 17:34
in Entertainment
1000 south africans sing anthem

As South Africa went into Covid-19 lockdown in late March, over 50 performers encouraged the nation to do something powerful –  “to reflect on the lyrics of our anthem, as a source of inspiration and optimism, and to bravely sing it out loud.”

Yesterday the man behind the concept – James Bassingthwaighte – announced: “1000+ singers coming at you tomorrow singing OUR anthem!” And wow – he and Anthem Challenge RSA have delivered. Watch the video below.

The #AnthemChallengeRSA video has been launched today – deliberately – to coincide with SA’s Freedom Day, 27 April, when the country commemorates the day in 1994 when the first democratic election was held in South Africa.

Anthem Challenge RSA described it as a video of over 1,000 South Africans coming together, virtually, “to celebrate unity and diversity through a song that represents our freedom”.

WATCH VIDEO #AnthemChallengeRSA | Over 1000 South Africans Perform SA’s Anthem – Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika

Facebook follower Luyanda Simphiwe summed up the response of South Africans, saying: “This is beautiful❤️ God bless South Africa ?? Happy Freedom Day❤️❤️”

Watch the original performance by over 50 amazing South African artists and personalities:

With thanks to the following artists: Afrikanswiss | Andre Schwartz | Anslin Gysman | Bianca Le Grange | Brian Temba | Busiswa | Caroline Grace | Chad Saaiman | Chris Forrest | Corlea Botha | Craig Lucas | Daniel Baron | Danny K | David Johnson | Donald | Doron Kanar | Dumza Maswana | Glen Hodgson | Gloria Bosman | Graeme Watkins | Jason Greer | Joe Nina | Jules (GoodLuck) | Katlego Maboe | KB | Khaya Dladla | Kurt Darren | Leah | Lee Scott | Liesl Penniken | Likhey Booi | Mma Ausi | Moonchild Sanelly | Mpho Osei-Tutu | Nathan Ro | Pierre Greeff (DHF) | Proverb | Relebogile Mabotja | Sam Peo | Sibongile Mngoma | Tamara Dey | The Muses – (Ash, Neo, Olivia) | Timothy Moloi | Tracey-Lee Oliver | Tumi Morake | Willem Botha | Yvonne Chaka Chaka | Zoe Modiga | Zolani Mahola