Madoda Sabelani - Stellenbosch University Choir 

"Madoda Sabelani" is a poignant song by Loyiso Gijana, composed as a response to the escalating incidents of gender-based violence in South Africa. The song's title translates to "Men Must Answer" in isiXhosa, a Nguni Bantu language. It serves as a powerful call to action, urging an end to the cycle of abuse and violence against women. The song holds personal significance for the artist as it is dedicated to his friend Uyinene Mrwetyana, who was tragically murdered in 2019. This song encapsulates a heart-rending plea and a solemn remembrance, making it not just a piece of music but a significant social statement.

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This is the greatest choir on the face of the earth. Not just because they are ranked #1 by Interkultur and not just because they sing with impossibly ethereal beauty, but because they embody the range of peoples of their beautifully diverse country, and because they honor the indigenous heritage of their country by singing in its indigenous languages and singing its people's stories. And because they bravely sing about things that Matter, like they do here. This is a prayer, a plea, to men to stop abusing women. It should be an international anthem. If you are not moved by this to the depths of your being, even if you don’t know the language, check to see if you are breathing.

I'm Zambian 🇿🇲and the love I have for South African melody is just beyond measure. Reading through the comments learning about the message behind the song makes me drop a tear, the soothing melody makes it even worse😭. How can a choir be this perfect and sound so angelic ❤ If I'm to relocate or find myself doing a program in SA it definitely will be Stellenbosch just so I get to sing in this beautiful choir❤❤❤

I live in America in the state of Pennsylvania. Sex trafficking is a real thing here as well. Thank you so much for sharing this prayer with the world. May the Lord Jesus Christ help those who have been enslaved by man's wickedness.

Am Kenyan🇰🇪 but i guess Madoda sebelani means "men heed to the call" talks about GBV... a very beauriful song❤

My biggest dream is enrolling at Stellenbosch when I’m done with high school.😭🤩 listening to them sing makes me want to be apart of their choir, i love how they’re able to make you feel the emotions and the stories behind all the songs they sing. It’s not just about the beautiful voices but also about taking us on a journey as they sing. Forever grateful 🥹

It has been an absolute privilege to be able to perform this beautiful piece with so many talented souls❤ Stellenbosch University Choir will forever have my heart🥹❤️

I’m American and discovered this choir a number of years ago. They never fail to impress me and to stir my emotions with their glorious sound, the best in the world. Terrific voices and a superb choir director. Thank you Stellenbosch.

Morning Mr Choir Master I don't who they give Grammy awards to,but you deserve one,may the Lord our grand Master 🙏 keep you,you are the epitome of unity

Once again, the Legend Oliver Mtukudzi is validated. I paraphrase him: "The more painful the story a song tells, the more beautiful we must make the music." There is virtually nothing about great choral music that arranger, conductor, inspirational leader Andre van der Merwe and this genius choir don't get.

Goosebumps, such a powerful performance! It’s this choir that makes me believe in a brighter future for our country South Africa- thank you.

Some people might never understand why South Africans are so proud but our music speaks for us

This should become THE international anthem of the fight against abuse of women everywhere. And RIP Uyinene Mrwetyana and all the others.

Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda ngqandani (Iyooh!) Yiyo lengozi yiyo lengozi sithi lengozi Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Abafazi bayalila (Iyooh!) Yiyo lengozi sithi lengozi yiyo lengozi Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Ndiyathandaza nkosi Uphendule imithandazo yethu Izikhalo uyaziva Abafazi bayalila Mhh... Syathandaza Nkosi bedlwengulwa Bebulalwa bekhalela ubomi babo Ngenelela! Ngenelela! Ngenelela! Hee Madoda Mamelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Ngqandani (Iyooh!) Yiyo lengozi sithi lengozi yiyo lengozi Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda ngqandani (Iyooh!) Yiyo lengozi yiyo lengozi yiyo lengozi Hee Madoda Mamelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee madoda ngqandani (Iyooh!) Yiyo lengozi sithi lengozi sithi lengozi Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda ngqandani (Iyooh!) Ngqandani Ngqandani Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Yiyo lengozi yiyo lengozi sithi lengozi Yiyo lengozi sithi lengozi yiyo le- Mhh mmmhh (Iyooh) Mhh mmmhh (Iyooh) Mhh mmmhh (Iyooh) Mhh mmmhh (Iyooh) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Sabelani (Iyooh!) Hee Madoda Ngqandani (Iyooh!) Yiyo lengozi yiyo lengozi hau sithi lengozi Translation in English Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, put a stop to this This is the danger, this is the danger, we say the danger Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Women crying,yoh This is the danger, we are the danger, this is the danger I pray, Lord For you to answer our prayers You hear the cries The women are weeping We pray Lord, they are being raped They are being killed, they cry for their lives Intervene! Intervene! Intervene! Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, put a stop to this This is the danger, we are the danger, this is the danger Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, put a stop to this This is the danger this is the danger we are the danger Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, put a stop to this This is the danger, this is the danger, we are the danger Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, put a stop to this Put a stop to this Put a stop to this Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) Thunununu (thunu) This is the danger, this is the danger, we say the danger This is the danger, we are the danger Mhh mmmhh (iyooh!) Mhh mmmhh (iyooh!) Mhh mmmhh (iyooh!) Mhh mmmhh (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, heed the call (iyooh!) Men, put a stop to this This is the danger, this is the danger, we are the danger

Yes I miss being in this choir today 😢

Lloyiso ought to be so proud. My goodness the chills I got❤

I first heard this song when Lloyiso performed it on his Instagram and it moved me to tears. It will forever be a song that tugs at my heart strings and I love seeing my favourite South African choir performing it. ❤️ Never stop singing 🥺

Shout out to Andrés van Der Merwe. The arrangement is out of this world ❤

If I start shouting and run naked in these Sheffield streets people will think that I am crazy😭😭Haiboo you gyzzz🙆🏽Someone get me a Scholarship already for crying out loud😭Am ready please😭This choir is making me cry every time. I miss Africa now🇳🇦😭

South Africans can sing!! I take my hat off.

My Soul Cried and tears came out while watching this. My throat went dry.

The "Ngenelela!" cry is one that gets my heart crying 😢 You did this so carefully, earnestly and incredibly good 👏🇿🇦 May we give our all to answer the call 🙏

This guy is a music GENIUS...has a god given talent..Always create magic with his rearrangements..

Praise the name of our CREATOR of HEAVENS and EARTH , may HIS name be blessed , these VOICES are fantastic , guys thanks for all your videos , whenever I listen to this choir voices my soul goes somewhere I dont know , so perfect may GOD bless yall brothers and sister..

Madoda sabelani was exceptional! Conveying the emotion and meaning behind the lyrics was beautiful. The choir captured the essence of the song's message and it was truly moving. The vocal dynamics and precision demonstrated their incredible talent and dedication. Bravo to the entire choir for a stunning rendition🥰 10/10

Why is this only 346k views please let's share, this sound hits differently

As always, so painfully, incredibly beautiful.

This arrangement😢😢😢… The first girls section from 0:04 to 0:15 seconds is such very attractive phrase that got my attention immediately! Another thing about this version is that it’s interpreted perfectly by the the choice of notes (chords) and dynamics, You could hear the cry. The Choir is definitely out of this world.. The man behind this arrangement is very special.. Choir Master ( a master class for sure)❤️

My goodness im crying 😭 this song never touched me this way before until i listened to this choir the choir master is good kudos to the one wjo came up with this arrangement 🎉

One of my favourite African choirs. Stellies you never disappoint.

C'est une chorale divine qui me transporte au plus haut sommet de la perfection chantée. Comment se rapprocher des sommets...

My daughter is going to sing in this choir in the next 6years🙏🏼🕯

Goosebumps from beginning to the end

What an emotional and powerful song to perform 💔 An all-time favourite

If all races on planet earth would walk and work like this choir, this planet would be paradise

Vielen herzlichen Dank! Ihr schafft es immer wieder mein Herz für einen Moment zu öffnen❣

The unique thing about this choir is that the same sound it had when I did my Undergrad there in 2018 is still the same quality of sound they carry now. Andre van de Merwe, this is not just a talent at this point, it's a calling

So amazingly beautiful and such powerful music! This choir astounds me; the balance, blend, sonority of these singers is incredible. And……your musicality is the best! Congratulation to this choir and their amazing director for attaining such a high level of musicianship! Bravi tutti!!!!!

They absolutely nailed it… Can’t stop listening to it, such an amazing piece of art work from the diverse community of SA❤.

A fantastic rendition of the song. The delivery was out of this world ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

I can't go a day without coming here honestly ❤ it's my morning jam,afternoon track and lalaby. It just never gets old.

The facial expressions! Lord!!! Out of this world. Singing out of their hearts. You guys are super awesome!!!!!!

Mr Van Merwe🙌🏼🙏🏽

It is in my bucket list to sing in this choir. Even without understanding the language. Their emotion says everything.

The interpretation is spot on! Such a great privilege to hear this song best choir in Africa

Loyiso should definitely see this❤

What a prayer😭❤..... you can feel the emotion. My dream is to see you guys perform live❤

Au delà d'un thème malheureusement d'actualité, un grand bravo pour cette interprétation et pour les arrangements de Mr van der Merwe. Toujours magnifique à écouter !Mes pensées de France vous accompagnent !

Andre van der merwe is a great man and he will remain great.

The most beautiful and blissful 3.41 minutes to light up my morning. The voices are in sync. The choir and choir master are in sync.

I was in the audience and I got goosebumps when they sang this song….it was an out of world musical experience!

Bro this got me a bit emotional. It's not just the song but how diversified this choir is. This is beautiful to listen to and to watch as well❤.

❤matieTamatie! Aw man, great performance! Breath taking. Thank you ❤️

This is purely a powerfull message to us man sang so beautifully by this choir. I am totally taken aback by the talent and I PLEDGE TO PROTECT, LOVE AND PROVIDE FOR THE FEMALE SPECIES. I say no to #GBV

Absolutely love the lady drummer ❤

So super proud of this choir of angels. I sincerely regret never joining this beautiful choir when i was a student at Stellenbosch Uni.

Beautiful

I see my niece 😢😢😢😢 now I'm just literally emotional ❤

I've never heard anything like this BEFORE,❤I'd say that THIS IS THE GREATEST CHOIR OF ALL TIME AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING MORE FROM THIS CHOIR🎉🎉

Damnnnnnnn!!!! Goosebumps all over. 🔥🔥🔥

You just can't hate South Africa 😢❤

And they knock it out the park yet again. Beautiful.

I love it when they sing with so much emotion... Arggh I'm chopping onions 🥺

Marvellous proof the World could be so wonderful if we emulated the harmony of this chorus ❤❤❤

Goosebumps from the first note!🥺🧎🏾‍♀️Man! This choir truly captures the heart of the song all the time😭❤️

I love the energy and harmony of this choir. I would love to enjoy this choir. it‘s amazing to hear and watch them❤

This performance was beautiful to see live. Thank you so much, especially our good friend Lithemba :)

Wow, this the new South Africa! Well-done Cape Town and Stellembosch university choir!

Amazing harmony stellenbosch

This an outstanding perfomance they really never dissapoint. World class perfomance

Good to see all the new faces. Listen often - from NZ

É de arrepiar! De uma emoção mui grande!

Listening to this greatness on repeat. Heart stirring, gut wrenching goodness. The contradiction of a sublime prayer about something so tragic, i.e. GBV

the boys were really feeling the song [lyrics] they were just in the zone, thank you for allowing us to feel the real meaning of the song

Will forever love this choir

Oh man ❤️😭

I have mixed emotions. 🙌 Stellies Choir always deliver 👌🎶🎵🎼🇿🇦 Happy and sad at the same time...lyrics and the GBV pandemic in SA. Beautiful and comforting voices though.

I got goosebumps listening to this. ❤

They always make me emotional😢 tears in my eyes as im watching this. Love them❤❤❤💙💙💙💙would love to see them live

You have done it again choir 😭 Hau what harmony is this? 🔥 as we gear in the 16 days of activism, perfect timing 📍

Красиво и завораживающе

You are exceptional!!!

Wow! Lloyiso must see this❤

Well done SUN choir this is beautiful. Your voices bring me comfort and hope. Love the diversity

Sweet music to my hears and soul🥺🥺❤️

African music is beautiful ❤

I can bet my life on this choir the best ever ever

Beautiful! A blessing to have shared a stage with you guys ~Love ❤

I feel like crying everytime i listen to this song 😢😢... Still the best❤❤

Well done to the choir master for creating such an arrangement! You are truly one of those who can hear the music. Choir, your singing was excellent! You are a credit to the artform.

Amen!!!

Unity is possible. ❤

皆様は素晴らしい！日本から感謝を込めてブラボー！

This choir is something else ❤❤❤❤

I was moved to tears by this, so beautiful

The choir’s performance was amazing. They sang with so much passion and conviction, and the song’s message about gender-based violence was conveyed so effectively through their performance. It’s a must-watch for everyone, especially men. Thank you so much for singing this song. It’s so important to raise awareness about gender-based violence, and your performance was truly inspiring.

Another stunner by SUC 🇿🇦🙌🏾.

Wawu ye madoda sabelana wonderful song ❤

Eu amo este coral. Gostaria muito de um dia poder assistir um concerto ao vivo ❤❤❤