The Citizen

Anlia Etzebeth to lead national anthem at landmark Durban July

The 130th edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will kick off in style with singer Anlia Etzebeth confirmed to perform the ...
Yahoo! Sports

England bow to pressure and hire singer for South African national anthem

A singer for South Africa’s national anthem will be provided on Saturday before England’s match against the Springboks at Twickenham after the absence of one for opposition teams drew criticism. For ...
The Conversation

National anthems: how composers in South Africa and India are reimagining them

The rousing notes of the British national anthem God Save The King rang loudly in London’s Westminster Abbey when King Charles III was crowned – and in official and informal celebrations in many other ...
Mena FN

The Angolan dancers who helped South African anthem Jerusalema go global

(MENAFN- The Conversation) In February the Angolan dance troupe Phenomenos do Semba created the viral #JerusalemaDanceChallenge video that showed off their dance moves to the South African hit song ...
Naija Gist - Latest

7 African countries that have changed their national anthems

When a country changes its national anthem, the aim is to encourage and promote a sense of unity, independence, and national pride. While Nigerians are divided on the controversial subject, it is ...
The Nation Newspaper

Seven African countries that have changed national anthems

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, which replaced the old national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots” with “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. The outgoing anthem ...