Shosholoza!

This week, we have been preparing for International Day which takes place on Friday. Each class has been asked to prepare a traditional song or dance from a different country. These will be showcased in Friday's assembly. In 3C, we have been learning a song called Shosholoza. 

Shosholoza is a Ndebele song that originated in Zimbabwe but was popularized in South Africa. The song is a traditional South African folk song that was sung by men working in the mines. The song is so popular in South African culture that it is often referred to as South Africa's second national anthem.

The word Shosholoza means go forward in Ndebele. It is used as a term of encouragement and hope for the workers as a sign of solidarity. The sound "sho sho" is reminiscent of the sound made by the steam train. Stimela is the Zulu word for steam train."Kulezo ntaba!" means (At those far away mountains), "Stimela Siphume Zimbabwe" (the train come from Zimbabwe), "Wen´ uya baleka" (Because you're running away/hurrying).

Use the link below to practice at home: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aFlQS4k3wo