Rhodesia definitely had its problems, and the internal settlement of 1979 should have been negotiated far before, but goodness it was better than the current sorry state of Zimbabwe An interesting piece of history, is that the Albanian Royal Family, who were living in exile following their ousting from Albania by Mussolini’s Italy in 1939, lived in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 70s, and in fact maintained a significant armed Royal Guard unit consisting of exiled Albanian royalists. The Royal Guard, under the command of King Leka I, cooperated with the Rhodesian armed forces in fighting against the ZANU-PF during the Bush war.
As an Italian and royalist loving history (a friend of mine had a photo with the current crown prince of Albania, he was VERY tall) l find these informations very interesting.
As a Serb, I can say that it is a rare based Albanian moment. King Leka later returned to Albania, after the fall of communist regime, wearing the Rhodesian uniform.
I was student to a Pharmacist called Muriel Robinson. She left Northern Ireland for Rhodesia in the 50s. The stories of her life there held me spell-bound for ages...When I should have been working and learning!! ❤
@@TashdiqueMannan for most people life hasn't changed at all. Secondly, wouldn't it make more sense to criticize Ian Smith and Zimbabwe, instead of praising one because of the other is dysfunctional? Very strange.
To put it simply the bush war had completely ruined the country, lasting 15 years and ZIPRA usually attacked main infrastructure which kept the Rhodesian life together. Also, a lot of the professional workforce, not just white but also blacks had moved out of the country. Incompetent leadership of Mugabe was also a complete kick in the nuts for the recovering nation.
Yep, its the complete definition of Logistics and Morality. Logistically, Rhodesia had a stable economy and lifestyle as it was going to transition to a more fair system since the policies set over time were going to allow the black majority to gain influence in a few years. Its just that poor decision making and a rise in nationalism led to Rhodesia collapsing, that’s why whenever we talk about Rhodesia there are alot of people saying it wad racist (in fairness it was throughout its history), Zimbabwe though is free and equal (equally starving) but it does have social justice. As such it depends on what you think is better either logistics for Rhodesia or Morality for Zimbabwe.
That is usually what happens if you exchange a corrupt dictator that has a vague idea of how to organise the street cleaning brigade with one that does not.
Plus a sad one two they had something good going on with Zimbabwe Rhodesia it had the nations first black president and things were looking up with greater freedoms for black people and still being able to sustain but then Mugabe came along and fucked it all up
@@gerogegerog5926 They didn't recognise Zimbabwe Rhodesia because ZANU and ZAPU refused to participate in the elections and continued to wage war. Then in the following elections, in which the Rhodesian Security Forces no longer existed, ZANU were able to win by threatening to carry out massacres wherever they did not win. Threats that they follow up on in what became known as the Gukurahundi.
@@mildlydispleased3221 Fuck Mugabe! I kinda respect USSR as a superpower because I’m russian myself, but they should’ve never helped these racist african movements South Africa before 1994 and Rhodesia were good countries, too bad that crazy black supremacists came to power
Some interesting facts about Brazil and Rhodesia: 1- In 1961, President Jânio Quadros created a career consulate in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. Through a brazilian federal law, citizens could issue documents and passports between the two countries. 2- In Brazil, we have streets named after Rhodesia. In the state of São Paulo, we have around 2 streets named Rhodesia, one in the capital and the other in the interior. One of them even had the Rhodesian coat of arms on the sign. (pt-br Rua Rodésia / english Rhodesia Street) 3- During the Rhodesian civil war (Bush War), the country purchased several vehicles from Volkswagen Brazil, among them were the Kombi Mk2. Kombi engines were fitted to Pookies, landmine detection vehicles. 4- Some trees planted in Salisbury (now Harare) are Jacarandas, trees that are very abundant in Brazil. 5- During the 50s and 60s, Brazil, through an agreement, established a Consulate to work in both countries, but an embassy was never confirmed. It was only created during the second date of Independence of Zimbabwe, where it was actually made between the Capital Brasilia and Harare. (Year the embassy opened in 1980). 6- The flags of Brazil and Rhodesia have a predominance of green, yellow and white (exceptions such as blue in the Brazilian flag and red and purple in the Rhodesian flag). 7- in comparison, the current Brazilian army uses FAL models to train and use in (real) combat, including some tactics here that are very similar to the old Rhodesian army. 8- extra curiosity: in old school books in Brazil, there was a section in the text about the relationship between Brazil and Africa, there was a passage where a Brazilian delegation went to Southern Rhodesia, a year before 1965, which said: "Here (Salisbury) is so beautiful and lovely, that it doesn't even seem like we're on the continent, but rather in another world." • Sorry for my english, I am a Brazilian passionate about history and curiosity, I wish a big hug to everyone who read it and see you later!!
I just can't believe you uploaded this at the same day I listened Rhodesian's great songs after a while! It fit so nicely for me. Rhodesians Never Die!
Your point is proven time and time again! Today’s Africans have proven that they don’t know how to run a country! There’s nothing but starvation and turmoil! Rhodesia wasn’t like that under Prime Minister Smith.
I passed through there as a young kid in 1973 enroute London to Johannesburg and our plane landed in Salisbury as was and we got out, presumably the plane was refueled, and back on and onwards south.
Speaking as a Zimbabwean/Rhodesian of noble British stock, I am proud of my country and countrymen. Born in the country I love. Raised on good British Morals, Virtues, Charity, Generosity, Kindness and Chivalry. Born to help the animals and wildlife of my treasured country of Zimbabwe. 💚💛🙏🏻🕊🐾🇿🇼🇿🇼🇬🇧
@TheEasternAxis Yes. For the White race to develop and improve, we will use every method and measure, even if it costs the lives of other races. We built Rhodesia from the ground up. There was no proper country or state before Rhodesia was built, only a barren land with some African tribes running around here and there. We Whites made Rhodesia and made it prosperous. We were too tolerant of the Africans. We should've known better and prevented Africans from living with us. We should've LEFT them alone by not allowing them to live in Rhodesia. Look at the state of Rhodesia, or rather Zimbabwe, now. That's what happens if you let Africans take control. They ruined it and burned it to the ground.
@Anton Von Leeb Surrender your political rights for the "benevolence" of a tiny ruling elite that sees you as subhuman? Sure why not? A choice of 2nd class citizenship under ZANU or Europeans. What a choice!
@@WillmobilePlus I’m African and I can tell you right now what happened to the rhodesians and how they were betrayed by their allies was completely unjustified, even if you wrap it up in that package it still isn’t salient to what happened to the rhodesians.
@@Racination Cool. Continue to act shocked that the native population (the people they should have been trying to get on their side) weren't all too happy with the setup. It's all part of the fever dream myth of Rhodesian fanboys that somehow they were just misunderstood "good guys". No, they were just their own band of control-freaks no different than Zanu, no matter how pretty stuff looked there back then, only a fool would think that was a political situation that had staying power.
@@WillmobilePlus ironically every European power at the time distanced themselves as far from Rhodesia as much as possible during its fall with the exception of Portugal
@@Racination You don't identify with Bantu peoples how can you speak on what occurs in their lands. And how is an alien population ruling over a population against their will not deserving of global condemnation? Think.
Lyrics: Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia, God may we Thy bounty share. Give us strength to face all danger, And where challenge is, to dare. Guide us, Lord, to wise decision. Ever of Thy grace aware, Oh, let our hearts beat bravely always For this land within Thy care. **instrumental noises** Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia, Bringing her thy acclaim, Grandly echoing through the mountains, Rolling o’er the far flung plain. Roaring in the mighty rivers, Joining in one grand refrain, Ascending to the sunlit heavens, Telling of her honoured name. **instrumental noises** The end of Rhodesia’s Anthem.
@@donnacripps8409 Exactly when will people understand that Russia funded the destruction of these beautiful rich and lively countries? today the only thing you see are zombies walking around with no direction or purpose
Some months ago I had a dream about talking to Ian Smith. In the dream I told him that he was better than Mugabe ever was. In the dream, he seemed to like it. The odd thing is, I’m from USA 🇺🇸! I’m among very few Americans who sees beyond one’s own country!
Zimbabwe may be experiencing tough times but our wildlife and national parks/natural beauty are some of the best in the world. Our pride and joy. Our people are kind, generous and friendly too. Rhodesia was great but Zimbabwe will rise to her former glory again.
Before UDI in 1965 we sang the British National anthem, but I definitely don’t remember one between then and 1973 (when I left). This anthem was only used for a few years - late 1970s
We all just need to live in peace. Fuck Rhodesia, it was an oppressive apartheid state. It's Rhodesian and Zimbabwean people who matter. Not these regimes. fuck Mugabe aswell.
Memories are the true treasure nobody can take from us. Rhodesia has been destroyed and the country Robert Mugabe created sank into a pandemonium due to his chaotic rule. But Rhodesia lives among those who knew it's history.
Rhodesia, NEVER forget you were a miracle...what you Rhodesians managed to realise in such dire circumstances, many in fact look to you in realisation that dreams CAN BE ACHIEVED!
What a wonderful nation and generous, chivalrous people we were /are. The wildlife capital of the world. Known for our care of Zimbabwe's wildlife and animals. God bless Rhodesia. God bless Zimbabwe and may she rise to her former glory once again.
@shoorakhamis3904 Rhodesia is not coming back. All Zimbabweans of all races will rise in the New Great Zimbabwe. A moral country that is cleansed of corruption and benefits all living beings.
This song is so Christian that if you replaced 'Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia' with 'Rise, O Gracious, Mighty Jesus' it becomes a fully-fledged church song.
"Ode to Joy". Very beautiful and inspiring to hear it sung as an anthem. Rhodesia was a great country. The British Empire's gift to Africa. I remember it's success, and it's fall. The communist guerrillas could never have won,. Rhodesia was betrayed by its friends. The worst enemy Rhodesia ever had was Jimmy Carter; "Jimmy the Dhimmi". The USA should've been the close friend of Rhodesia, instead, they sacrificed the people to their political vision. Carter was a terrible president for America, but he was far worse for Rhodesia, and many another country.
I would prefer a communist rule that ends the segregation than capitalist but segregated, that's no different between Rhodesia and other countries who violated human rights
@@rakhalandika9132 honestly best case scenario for Zimbabwe was Joshua Nkomo becoming the leader (a georgist) rather than Marxist Mugabe who ruined the country even the ZANU-Ian Smith Cooperation Government that was elected in 1979 would've been better
@@Reio-yp5xu they could have reformed and learned to live and work together to make a state where white and black Africans are all equal and share in the contribution to bettering the nation. Unfortunately that hope was swiped away by the bastards in ZANLA
Rise O voices of Rhodesia, God may we Thy bounty share. Give us strength to face all danger, and where challenge is, to dare. Guide us, Lord, to wise decision, ever of Thy grace aware, oh, let our hearts beat bravely always For this land within Thy care. Rise, O voices of Rhodesia, bringing her your proud acclaim, grandly echoing through the mountains, rolling o'er the far flung plain. Roaring in the mighty rivers, joining in one grand refrain, Ascending to the sunlit heavens, Telling of her honoured name.
Rise, O voices of Rhodesia, God may we Thy bounty share. Give us strength to face all danger, And where challenge is, to dare. Guide us, Lord, to wise decision, Ever of Thy grace aware, Oh, let our hearts beat bravely always For this land within Thy care. Rise, O voices of Rhodesia, Bringing her your proud acclaim, Grandly echoing through the mountains, Rolling o'er the far flung plain. Roaring in the mighty rivers, Joining in one grand refrain, Ascending to the sunlit heavens, Telling of her honoured name.
As a Texan it truly is a damn shame to see stories of countries with great future potential fall because of exterior incompetence. It's a blessing to have been an independent country and even more to be under the protection of the stars and stripes, but it feels like our curse is guilt. The masculine urge to share nationalism with those of whom you have never met rises when you are in the territory once of a country that was fighting for its life.
Instead of groveling and bowing over for bringing civilisation to Africa (except the Belgians) The West should apologise to their fellow Whites for abandoning them in their time of need. The West should never be forgiven for letting such a beautiful land become what it is today
In Rhodesia, a loaf of bread cost you about 10 cents. In Zimbabwe, a loaf, eh, slice, no, crumb of bread cost you the entire gdp of the United States and China combined.
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Ah, the times when taking a piece of bread didn't cost the savings of generations ...
pretty sure it was like 10 cent for a loaf of bread in rhodesia, or even less.
@@Lawrence-mh8dx And then under Mugabe, it was 1 trillion
@@broodbassoon105literally 😭
@@Lawrence-mh8dxExcept few of the blacks had 10 cents. Why should they object?
@@Clydesirota Few blacks in Africa had any money because of their unfortunate devolved chromosome problem
Rhodesia definitely had its problems, and the internal settlement of 1979 should have been negotiated far before, but goodness it was better than the current sorry state of Zimbabwe
An interesting piece of history, is that the Albanian Royal Family, who were living in exile following their ousting from Albania by Mussolini’s Italy in 1939, lived in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 70s, and in fact maintained a significant armed Royal Guard unit consisting of exiled Albanian royalists. The Royal Guard, under the command of King Leka I, cooperated with the Rhodesian armed forces in fighting against the ZANU-PF during the Bush war.
As an Italian and royalist loving history (a friend of mine had a photo with the current crown prince of Albania, he was VERY tall) l find these informations very interesting.
I don’t know if it was better, but ok anthem (Rhodesians never die is better tho)
As a Serb, I can say that it is a rare based Albanian moment. King Leka later returned to Albania, after the fall of communist regime, wearing the Rhodesian uniform.
@@Akcija1930 love Serbia from Italy. 🇮🇹❤️🇷🇸
How strange
Apparently because the EU uses Ode to Joy as their anthem this has affected EU - Zimbabwe relations negatively.
The EU is the vanguard of One World Government. It's the thin end of the wedge.
@I_Shustr But Rhodesia was the first entity to use it as an anthem.
@I_Shustr Rhodesians are Europeans in everything but geography.
First ode to joy then rhodnesia and then EU
@ᜁᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜐ᜔ ᜃ᜔oᜅ᜔ ᜋᜑ that's a clown idea
This is the most *based* music channel ever, I love it.
I was student to a Pharmacist called Muriel Robinson. She left Northern Ireland for Rhodesia in the 50s. The stories of her life there held me spell-bound for ages...When I should have been working and learning!! ❤
Ian Smith in heaven be like
"Are you sure mugabe is dead? I don't see him here"
He was a smart man, I'm sure he can figure out where Mugabe is
Mugabe "im in number 1 heaven and you just in heaven number 2 under me"
Nah he dead in age 95
@@nanajr8116 why would he be in heaven xd
@@dominionofquebec10452 mugabe not suport lgbt and god give he heaven
RIP Ian Smith. 14 years ago today he died
Thanks for the reminder. November is also the month to pray for the departed.
lmao the dog should've been tried as a war criminal
@@josephstalin6549 Joseph Stalin should've been tried for crimes against humanity.
@@TashdiqueMannan if you lived in Rhodesia, as a South Asian you would have been a second class citizen.
@@TashdiqueMannan for most people life hasn't changed at all. Secondly, wouldn't it make more sense to criticize Ian Smith and Zimbabwe, instead of praising one because of the other is dysfunctional?
Very strange.
Why does Rhodesia looks so much better than nowaday Zimbabwe
To put it simply the bush war had completely ruined the country, lasting 15 years and ZIPRA usually attacked main infrastructure which kept the Rhodesian life together. Also, a lot of the professional workforce, not just white but also blacks had moved out of the country. Incompetent leadership of Mugabe was also a complete kick in the nuts for the recovering nation.
leftism
Yep, its the complete definition of Logistics and Morality. Logistically, Rhodesia had a stable economy and lifestyle as it was going to transition to a more fair system since the policies set over time were going to allow the black majority to gain influence in a few years. Its just that poor decision making and a rise in nationalism led to Rhodesia collapsing, that’s why whenever we talk about Rhodesia there are alot of people saying it wad racist (in fairness it was throughout its history), Zimbabwe though is free and equal (equally starving) but it does have social justice. As such it depends on what you think is better either logistics for Rhodesia or Morality for Zimbabwe.
@@joaogabrielimperial7777 Hardly, it's more like African rightism ruined it
@@joaogabrielimperial7777Evil cannot create. It can only corrupt and destroy.
The capital city of Rhodesia. Used to be clean, better road, working traffic lights and rich. Nowadays everything is ruined.
Yup it’s very sad
Have you went back there?
That is usually what happens if you exchange a corrupt dictator that has a vague idea of how to organise the street cleaning brigade with one that does not.
To be expected. 'You can take the bush from the wild but you can't take the wild from the bush.
Makes you think one of Englands European rivals helped to destabilise her
The story of rhodesia to zimbabwe should be a lesson and warning to all western and eastern nations
Plus a sad one two they had something good going on with Zimbabwe Rhodesia it had the nations first black president and things were looking up with greater freedoms for black people and still being able to sustain but then Mugabe came along and fucked it all up
@@gerogegerog5926 yeah true some times l wish he hadnt existed
@@gerogegerog5926 They didn't recognise Zimbabwe Rhodesia because ZANU and ZAPU refused to participate in the elections and continued to wage war. Then in the following elections, in which the Rhodesian Security Forces no longer existed, ZANU were able to win by threatening to carry out massacres wherever they did not win. Threats that they follow up on in what became known as the Gukurahundi.
Yes. No White Colonial Rule Anymore... All else you wouldn't have this problem in the first place...
Don’t forget India, South Africa.
I don't know a whole lot about Rhodesia but it has one of the most beautiful anthems I've ever heard
This isn't even their song, they just used Ode to Joy, also, Rhodesia was an evil; racist and oppressive nation.
@@mildlydispleased3221 you think the government which took its place was better?
@@mildlydispleased3221 Lol
@@mildlydispleased3221
Fuck Mugabe!
I kinda respect USSR as a superpower because I’m russian myself, but they should’ve never helped these racist african movements
South Africa before 1994 and Rhodesia were good countries, too bad that crazy black supremacists came to power
@@АлексейНазаренко-ж2ч idk about the South African one there bud but I agree more with Rhodesia being Better that what came after
Some interesting facts about Brazil and Rhodesia:
1- In 1961, President Jânio Quadros created a career consulate in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. Through a brazilian federal law, citizens could issue documents and passports between the two countries.
2- In Brazil, we have streets named after Rhodesia. In the state of São Paulo, we have around 2 streets named Rhodesia, one in the capital and the other in the interior. One of them even had the Rhodesian coat of arms on the sign. (pt-br Rua Rodésia / english Rhodesia Street)
3- During the Rhodesian civil war (Bush War), the country purchased several vehicles from Volkswagen Brazil, among them were the Kombi Mk2. Kombi engines were fitted to Pookies, landmine detection vehicles.
4- Some trees planted in Salisbury (now Harare) are Jacarandas, trees that are very abundant in Brazil.
5- During the 50s and 60s, Brazil, through an agreement, established a Consulate to work in both countries, but an embassy was never confirmed. It was only created during the second date of Independence of Zimbabwe, where it was actually made between the Capital Brasilia and Harare. (Year the embassy opened in 1980).
6- The flags of Brazil and Rhodesia have a predominance of green, yellow and white (exceptions such as blue in the Brazilian flag and red and purple in the Rhodesian flag).
7- in comparison, the current Brazilian army uses FAL models to train and use in (real) combat, including some tactics here that are very similar to the old Rhodesian army.
8- extra curiosity: in old school books in Brazil, there was a section in the text about the relationship between Brazil and Africa, there was a passage where a Brazilian delegation went to Southern Rhodesia, a year before 1965, which said: "Here (Salisbury) is so beautiful and lovely, that it doesn't even seem like we're on the continent, but rather in another world."
• Sorry for my english, I am a Brazilian passionate about history and curiosity, I wish a big hug to everyone who read it and see you later!!
Your English is better than most English speaking, and this is a very interesting correlation I wasn't fully aware of beforehand.
@@robkilcollins310Thank you very much for your comment!! I did this research based on what was said in schools and on government websites.
I just can't believe you uploaded this at the same day I listened Rhodesian's great songs after a while! It fit so nicely for me. Rhodesians Never Die!
Chad Serbs showing love to the Colonials.
Beautiful.
How would you like if Serbia was still an ottoman holding?
@@protonmaximum6193 At least, Ian Smith did improve infrastructure in Rhodesia, he built highways. He pretty much, built hole Rhodesia.
@@SerbianCrusader if you were a real nationalist, you would dislike small group of foreigners ruling your nation right?
@@protonmaximum6193 You know, Zimbabweans miss Ian Smith. If you want proof, i can give it to you.
Pure beauty, thank you for uploading it in these trying times. Rhodesians never die!
Your point is proven time and time again! Today’s Africans have proven that they don’t know how to run a country! There’s nothing but starvation and turmoil! Rhodesia wasn’t like that under Prime Minister Smith.
So long as their memory remains, Rhodesia and her heroes will never die.
Nobody remembers
@@KonradvonHotzendorfthat’s just untrue isn’t it
@@2ndcomingofFritz Yeah😅 My best bud is Rhodesian.
Rhodesians never die!
I do@@KonradvonHotzendorf
I passed through there as a young kid in 1973 enroute London to Johannesburg and our plane landed in Salisbury as was and we got out, presumably the plane was refueled, and back on and onwards south.
A Rhodesian joke is told something along the lines of "What did people use for light before Zimbabwe took rule over Rhodesia..."
"Electricity"
I think the joke is: "What did Zimbabweans use before candles?
Electricity."
@@8is I knew its was something simpler, but I couldn't remember the exact words. Thanks.
Ok, I will say it.
Your fursona is SICK!
@@sweeflyboy Thank you, kind stranger.
Ayo don't diss Mugabe, he made everyone a billionaire
*In Zimbabwe dollars
Love to Rhodesia from Bangladesh
May The country once again saw law and stability
Rhodesians never die!
The "Rhodesians" had to leave Zimbabwe and to give up their properties to the Bimbos. They returned to Great Britain`s "UK"!
Long Live the forgotten Rhodesia! Shame on those who betrayed Mr. Smith.
l*yalist
@@MeathMapper cringeist*
LONG LIVE ZIMBABWE
@@bruhz_089 +2000 social credit points. you will now receive medical priority. -Winnie the pooh
Rhodesia is racist
Speaking as a Zimbabwean/Rhodesian of noble British stock, I am proud of my country and countrymen. Born in the country I love. Raised on good British Morals, Virtues, Charity, Generosity, Kindness and Chivalry. Born to help the animals and wildlife of my treasured country of Zimbabwe. 💚💛🙏🏻🕊🐾🇿🇼🇿🇼🇬🇧
You're one of the very few whites that still lives in Rhodesia?
@@Apolloneousamen
@@Apolloneousare you an Apollonian?
@@user-fq7eh3jz7u Apollonian by which you meant Nietzschean Apollonian? No. I just like the deity.
@TheEasternAxis Yes. For the White race to develop and improve, we will use every method and measure, even if it costs the lives of other races. We built Rhodesia from the ground up. There was no proper country or state before Rhodesia was built, only a barren land with some African tribes running around here and there.
We Whites made Rhodesia and made it prosperous. We were too tolerant of the Africans. We should've known better and prevented Africans from living with us. We should've LEFT them alone by not allowing them to live in Rhodesia. Look at the state of Rhodesia, or rather Zimbabwe, now. That's what happens if you let Africans take control. They ruined it and burned it to the ground.
Such a 70s vibe
Long live a land that was prosperous and not a failed state.
I heard a lot of Black Zimbabweans are nostalgic for Rhodesia, despite the slightly better conditions reserved for whites.
@Anton Von Leeb Surrender your political rights for the "benevolence" of a tiny ruling elite that sees you as subhuman?
Sure why not? A choice of 2nd class citizenship under ZANU or Europeans. What a choice!
@@WillmobilePlus I’m African and I can tell you right now what happened to the rhodesians and how they were betrayed by their allies was completely unjustified, even if you wrap it up in that package it still isn’t salient to what happened to the rhodesians.
@@Racination Cool. Continue to act shocked that the native population (the people they should have been trying to get on their side) weren't all too happy with the setup.
It's all part of the fever dream myth of Rhodesian fanboys that somehow they were just misunderstood "good guys". No, they were just their own band of control-freaks no different than Zanu, no matter how pretty stuff looked there back then, only a fool would think that was a political situation that had staying power.
@@WillmobilePlus ironically every European power at the time distanced themselves as far from Rhodesia as much as possible during its fall with the exception of Portugal
@@Racination You don't identify with Bantu peoples how can you speak on what occurs in their lands. And how is an alien population ruling over a population against their will not deserving of global condemnation?
Think.
Africa’s Jewel 💎
Lyrics: Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia, God may we Thy bounty share. Give us strength to face all danger, And where challenge is, to dare. Guide us, Lord, to wise decision. Ever of Thy grace aware, Oh, let our hearts beat bravely always For this land within Thy care. **instrumental noises**
Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia, Bringing her thy acclaim, Grandly echoing through the mountains, Rolling o’er the far flung plain. Roaring in the mighty rivers, Joining in one grand refrain, Ascending to the sunlit heavens, Telling of her honoured name. **instrumental noises** The end of Rhodesia’s Anthem.
This anthem is too similar to Ode to Joy (Hymn of EU)
Thank you for making this.
Rhodesia has fallen, but her spirit is still alive
I've memorised most of it, One of the best anthems i've ever heard. No commonwealth nation has a better anthem.
Great song Duke!
Beethoven would be PROUD.
Nah, I think he would be mad that some people copied his most famous masterpiece.
@@zeFishion it is seamless though
@@zeFishion copied? Tf are you on about?
Yeah no
@@zeFishion most great songs are adapted to other lyrics and such
Everytime I See historical film Clips about Rhodesia, it seems like this was a a great adventure summercamp.
God bless Rhodesia
Its tragic it didn't turn out that way during it's short existence.
Hopp Schwitz!!!
It's scary how many people sympathize with this regime.
@@ayodejiolowokere1076 so you think Mougabe was better
@@onkelwonkel229 in the long run yes.
Ты навечно в стихах, поэзия...
Ты навечно в сердцах, Родезия!
Unfortunately your country armed the rebeles and my country issued sanctions 🇬🇧🇷🇺
@@donnacripps8409 Exactly when will people understand that Russia funded the destruction of these beautiful rich and lively countries? today the only thing you see are zombies walking around with no direction or purpose
@@donnacripps8409надеюсь, Британия и её люди переживут мусульманское вторжение, у вас великая культура и история
@@ДжонСакер Russia have many Muslims too, Tatars, Chechens, Circassians.
Some months ago I had a dream about talking to Ian Smith. In the dream I told him that he was better than Mugabe ever was. In the dream, he seemed to like it. The odd thing is, I’m from USA 🇺🇸! I’m among very few Americans who sees beyond one’s own country!
Wow, you sure are full of yourself...
What the fuck
How could a stranger claim whats not his .Zimbabwe will never be a colony again 🤣🤣
@@royalmumanikidzwa2166 Rise O Voices of Rhodesia! Buy Sweet Bananas! God Bless Rhodesia! Long live Prime Minister Smith!
Zimbabwe may be experiencing tough times but our wildlife and national parks/natural beauty are some of the best in the world. Our pride and joy. Our people are kind, generous and friendly too. Rhodesia was great but Zimbabwe will rise to her former glory again.
Brought a tear to my eye, just shows what appeasement gets you!
Wow, Rhodesia back then looked wonderful.
I bet today it is worth over a billion dollars!
Hyperinflation happened 14 years ago, now it's different setup
Seriously, I must be on some kind of watchlist by now
Before UDI in 1965 we sang the British National anthem, but I definitely don’t remember one between then and 1973 (when I left).
This anthem was only used for a few years - late 1970s
I was young during that time, but I think we used a song called "I vow to thee, my country". I can still hum the tune in my head.
Beautiful anthem, beautiful nation. Love Rhodesia, from Brazil 🇧🇷🤝🇳🇫
Norfolk Island??
@@mollareno There’s no flag emoji for Rhodesia so that one will do
Fun fact: the headquarter of Rhodesia exiled government is located in Brazil
Long live Rhodesia and long live ian Smith
He's long dead
We all just need to live in peace. Fuck Rhodesia, it was an oppressive apartheid state. It's Rhodesian and Zimbabwean people who matter. Not these regimes. fuck Mugabe aswell.
@@atari947 a people needs a leader.
@@noahjones8616 a decent human being not a simple minded racist or mass murdering gangster.
@@ayodejiolowokere1076 Well Ian Smith wasn't a simple minded racist.
Happy Rhodesia day everyone , here’s to the mightiest little nation in Africa 🍻
I'm really teary-eyed
Memories are the true treasure nobody can take from us. Rhodesia has been destroyed and the country Robert Mugabe created sank into a pandemonium due to his chaotic rule.
But Rhodesia lives among those who knew it's history.
Rhodesia, NEVER forget you were a miracle...what you Rhodesians managed to realise in such dire circumstances, many in fact look to you in realisation that dreams CAN BE ACHIEVED!
Ah those were the days. An era never to be repeated.
The anthem for the people who did never gave up on hope.
Lots of good it did the idiots.
Never forget the people who fought for a independent rhodesia 🇳🇬
That's the flag of Nigeria buddy...
No Rhodesian flag emoji
What a wonderful nation and generous, chivalrous people we were /are. The wildlife capital of the world. Known for our care of Zimbabwe's wildlife and animals. God bless Rhodesia. God bless Zimbabwe and may she rise to her former glory once again.
Resurrect RHODESIA. !!!
@shoorakhamis3904 Rhodesia is not coming back. All Zimbabweans of all races will rise in the New Great Zimbabwe. A moral country that is cleansed of corruption and benefits all living beings.
I like That they used a bag pipe The prime minister was of scottish descent
Thats why his name was ian
also you mean prime minister right
@@dominionofquebec10452 yes the prime minister sorry for the mistake
Ian Smith's father was from Lanarkshire in Scotland.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA F*CKING BELGIAN
This song is so Christian that if you replaced 'Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia' with 'Rise, O Gracious, Mighty Jesus' it becomes a fully-fledged church song.
Yeah but there's already a church song with this melody
The melody is Beethoven's 9th, better known as Ode to Joy.
HAPPY 56. INDEPENDENCE DAY, RHODESIA ♡ !!!
"Ode to Joy". Very beautiful and inspiring to hear it sung as an anthem. Rhodesia was a great country. The British Empire's gift to Africa. I remember it's success, and it's fall. The communist guerrillas could never have won,. Rhodesia was betrayed by its friends. The worst enemy Rhodesia ever had was Jimmy Carter; "Jimmy the Dhimmi".
The USA should've been the close friend of Rhodesia, instead, they sacrificed the people to their political vision. Carter was a terrible president for America, but he was far worse for Rhodesia, and many another country.
All it's known for is segregation and minority rule. You people act like it was some heroic story and example to the world.
I would prefer a communist rule that ends the segregation than capitalist but segregated, that's no different between Rhodesia and other countries who violated human rights
@@rakhalandika9132 honestly best case scenario for Zimbabwe was Joshua Nkomo becoming the leader (a georgist) rather than Marxist Mugabe who ruined the country
even the ZANU-Ian Smith Cooperation Government that was elected in 1979 would've been better
You say this as if Rhodesia wasn't a racist state that was friends with Apartheid South Africa and Fascist Portugal.
How did carter betray them
Beautiful national anthem.
1:44 I didn't know Joe Biden was Rhodesian
Joe biden the proud Rhodesian
FJB
Ian Smith could run circles around feckless jb right now
@@Nciswit1 Ian Smith was an idiot.
@@ayodejiolowokere1076 no, mugabe is an idiot
@@blood5096 one was a dictator until he could no longer rule. The other a simple minded racist that died a nobody.
Smith was a moron.
*Beethoven be like* BOI THIS IS THE EUROPEAN ANTHEM
*the European anthem
i was looking for a Beethoven reference
Rhodesia was a beacon of hope in the African continent, sad that because of neighboring countries communism it all had to end.
Was state of apartheid
@@Reio-yp5xu And
@@Reio-yp5xu they could have reformed and learned to live and work together to make a state where white and black Africans are all equal and share in the contribution to bettering the nation. Unfortunately that hope was swiped away by the bastards in ZANLA
@@Reio-yp5xu wdym apartheid state
Rhodesia weren't even as harsh as the south Africans unfortunately
@@thedirector9871tf you mean "unfortunately"
I was born in Rhodesia and I’m still proud of my heritage there Mugabe may you leave this world asap
Nostalgia for the greatness of Africa without communism! 🙏
Joseph always crying about great replacement XD
Not even communist but whatever. Keep crying about some company-owned land that masqueraded as a country before it folded ignominiously.
Joseph the delusional anglo-nazi!
Rhodesia, how we miss you
This makes me a proud Rhodesian till i die
❤❤
Can you do Rhodesian Never Die?
Rise O voices of Rhodesia,
God may we Thy bounty share.
Give us strength to face all danger,
and where challenge is, to dare.
Guide us, Lord, to wise decision,
ever of Thy grace aware,
oh, let our hearts beat bravely always
For this land within Thy care.
Rise, O voices of Rhodesia,
bringing her your proud acclaim,
grandly echoing through the mountains,
rolling o'er the far flung plain.
Roaring in the mighty rivers,
joining in one grand refrain,
Ascending to the sunlit heavens,
Telling of her honoured name.
Ode to joy was a pretty absurd choice in my opinion.
May she be worthy of that name.
Rise, O voices of Rhodesia,
God may we Thy bounty share.
Give us strength to face all danger,
And where challenge is, to dare.
Guide us, Lord, to wise decision,
Ever of Thy grace aware,
Oh, let our hearts beat bravely always
For this land within Thy care.
Rise, O voices of Rhodesia,
Bringing her your proud acclaim,
Grandly echoing through the mountains,
Rolling o'er the far flung plain.
Roaring in the mighty rivers,
Joining in one grand refrain,
Ascending to the sunlit heavens,
Telling of her honoured name.
Everyone loves a bit of Rhodesian music! Thanks Duke!
I played this in Zimbabwe, now its became Rhodesia again.
RIP Ian Smith.
God bless all Rhodesians.
As a Texan it truly is a damn shame to see stories of countries with great future potential fall because of exterior incompetence.
It's a blessing to have been an independent country and even more to be under the protection of the stars and stripes, but it feels like our curse is guilt.
The masculine urge to share nationalism with those of whom you have never met rises when you are in the territory once of a country that was fighting for its life.
Instead of groveling and bowing over for bringing civilisation to Africa (except the Belgians) The West should apologise to their fellow Whites for abandoning them in their time of need. The West should never be forgiven for letting such a beautiful land become what it is today
Great Song Duke !!
Respect from Russia !!🇷🇺
yeah Roki :-)
Love your music.
So you want to start a fire on the Balkans?
Rhodesians never die.
Oh my god this is so good 10/10
Let's retake this proud nation and make it the best country in the world.
Rhodesia❤️
As a Pakistani I fully support love respect and support Rhodesia 😊😊
Ode to Joy. Ludwig van Beethoven
This is so fucking SAD. Rhodesia will forever live in our spirits
This is so good!
Wow the lyrics is so patriotic
Basically the Hymn of Joy from Beethoven's 9th symphony.
Revive Rhodesia
Amazing 😍
A truly Great leader whose memory should live forever.
In Rhodesia, a loaf of bread cost you about 10 cents.
In Zimbabwe, a loaf, eh, slice, no, crumb of bread cost you the entire gdp of the United States and China combined.
Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans and nobody else!
God bless Rhodesia 🙏 🇿🇼🇬🇧
To all those who miss the time of apartheid: there is a reason why an oppressed people ruins everything when given freedom
No one knew that they had in Rhodesia until it was all gone, so sad.
Man Rhodesia looks so cool I hope nothing bad happened to it
@E for F I know bozo that was the joke
@@gerogegerog5926 chill out bro
Great posting of video; Southern Rhodesia was a small country is similar to the state of Montana. But and will be not forgotten that fought terrorism.
I am Russian leftist, but i'm very proud by Rhodesian people and army, bravely fought against terrorists for prosperity of their country!
Rhodesia ascended to the sunlit heaven.
Make Zimbabwe Rhodesia again
Rhodesians were the modern day Spartans.
"No support? No problem"
Long live the legend of the Selous Scouts.
Proud to be rhodesian
Your last name is Sanchez. You're Mexican
"May she be worthy of that name."
chill and calm song
Hey Duke, could you upload the french royalist music to somewhere like bitchute?
Odysee is a better option in my opinion. Bitchute is a dying platform.
Why can't he put it here? It's not like there N@zi songs.
@@mr.cheese3924 It got copyright striked
that platform is a cesspool of nazis though
Yes, for sure! I'm trying to upload it to Bitchute but the video won't process, so I might try out Odysee instead. 👍
My Heart and Respekt to President Ian Smith.Long live Rhodesia!Lest we forget!
Respect from the USA 🇺🇸