South African Protest and Praise Song

CHORUS:

Akanamandla. Haleluya.
Akanamandla. USathane. (Repeat)

1. He flees far from us, Alleluia!
   He flees far from us, USathane! (Repeat)
2. He has no power, Alleluia!
   He has no power, USathane! (Repeat)

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Notes

This is a wonderfully simple and complex song. The syncopated rhythms between the melody and harmony parts make it unique. It has become part of a Silver Lake “African Trio”, including Siyahamba and Freedom is Coming that are sung all together, linked through the drums.