| "Ngomhla sibuyayo" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | Xhosa |
| Genre | Xhosa Struggle/Anti-Apartheid songs |
"Ngomhla sibuyayo" is a South African anti‐apartheid folk song. The title of the song means "On the day we arrive", alluding to an imminent war against the apartheid regime.[1][2] An excerpt from the piece is heard at the beginning of the song "Biko" by Peter Gabriel.[3]
References
- ↑ Heradian, Simone. "Struggle heroes' remains returned". The Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ Lekota, Mosiuoa (10 September 2007). "Struggle songs are not pop songs sung for aimless individual entertainment". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ Doran, John (2 November 2016). "Peter Gabriel – 10 of the best". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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