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Asimbonanga - Song of Hope for Mandela

"Asimbonanga" by Johnny Clegg is a powerful tribute to Nelson Mandela and other activists, calling for freedom and justice. The lyrics reflect the longing to see Mandela and others, urging for unity and perseverance in the struggle for equality.

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Asimbonanga - Song of Hope for Mandela

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  1. « Asimbonanga » by Johnny Clegg From album CD: Human (1986) Chorus:Asimbonanga (we have not seen him)Asimbonang' umandela thina (we have not seen mandela)Laph'ekhona (in the place where he is)Laph'ehleli khona (in the place where he is kept) Oh the sea is …….. and the sky is ……….. Look across the island into the bayWe are ………………………… till comes the dayWe …………….. the burning waterChorus A seagull wings across the sea Broken silence is what I …………….Who has the words to …………… the distanceBetween you and meChorusSteve biko, victoria mxengeNeil aggettAsimbonangaAsimbonang 'umfowethu thina (we have not seen our brother)Laph'ekhona (in the place where he is)Laph'wafela khona (in the place where he died)Hey wena (hey you!)Hey wena nawe (hey you and you as well)Siyofika nini la' siyakhona (when will we arrive at our destination) 

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