It's a shame the name of compositeur was not mentioned. This song was written by Eddie Grant a son of Guyana while Mandela and his brothers were still in prison, the lyrics of the song send a message immediately to the world. Speak first of it's origin. Proud of you Eddie, your work will live on. Shalom
Happy Birthday Mandela! Born into earthly life: July 18, 1918 born into eternal life: December 5, 2013. 95 years of faithful service to humanity we love you. Enjoy heaven my friend.
For both...African and Caribbean nationals, It is probably most thrilling to hear...yet another dramatic performance of this 'song of social protest' - a haunting lyrical Social Commentary - one that evokes a sense of national pride to hear an African version from Soweto (South Africa), performing this adapted version of the original "Give Me Hope Johanna," by Caribbean/International Superstar - Eddy Grant, from Guyana (South America). Certainly...singer Eddie Grant has been very passionately engaged and resolutely focused in his attention and effort during the decade of the 1980's, to dismantle the white ruled system of apartheid in South Africa. - Wil-a Pluck (Art & Social Critic).
Oh!! Oh!! my goodness!!! Goodness!! me. Wow wow!! Where have I been all this while without noticing this smashingly beautiful group re-endition of "Give me Hope Joanna". Boy Oh! Boy. Did they nail it ot what!!!! The search for an African National Anthem is over!!
Even the preacher who works for Jesus The Archbishop who's a peaceful man Together say that the freedom fighters Will overcome the very strong I wanna know if you're blind Jo'anna If you wanna hear the sound of drum Can't you see that the tide is turning Oh don't make me wait till the morning come Do give hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna 'Fore the morning come Gimme hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope before the morning come
@peas creek I think the name Joanna in the song was a parody for Johannesburg. The deliberate omission of the letter h is meant to give the listeners an indirect hint as to what country EG is singing about.
That's exactly what it is. It evens mentions Apartheid in the song. Also, this performance was on Mandela Day, so yeah this song is entirely about Johannesburg.
I'm bald headed bt I feel th strands of my hair stand when I watch n listen 2 this. @njokim49 and @illouie the lady in yellow is Suzzane Owiyo, not Awiyo. She's an Afrofussionist frm Kenya, my motherland.
Well Jo'anna she runs a country She runs in Durban and the Transvaal She makes a few of her people happy, oh She don't care about the rest at all She's got a system they call apartheid It keeps a brother in a subjection But maybe pressure can make Jo'anna see How everybody could a live as one Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna 'Fore the morning come Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Hope before the morning come I hear she make all the golden money To buy new weapons, any shape of guns While every mother in black Soweto fears The killing of another son Sneakin' across all the neighbors' borders Now and again having little fun She doesn't care if the fun and games she play Is dang'rous to ev'ryone Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna 'Fore the morning come Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Hope before the morning come She's got supporters in high up places Who turn their heads to the city sun Jo'anna give them the fancy money Oh to tempt anyone who'd come She even knows how to swing opinion In every magazine and the journals For every bad move that this Jo'anna makes They got a good explanation Even the preacher who works for Jesus The Archbishop who's a peaceful man Together say that the freedom fighters Will overcome the very strong I want to know if you're blind Jo'anna If you want to hear the sound of drums Can't you see that the tide is turning Oh don't make me wait till the morning come Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Gimme hope, Jo'anna 'Fore the morning come Gimme hope, Jo'anna Hope, Jo'anna Hope before the morning come
Jo'anna in this song is referring to the city of Johannesburg, the seat/power of the evil regime of white apartheid South Africa. The song was originally written, produced and released by one of music great, and anti-apartheid reggae musician Eddy Grant in 1988.
We need a song like this in the U.S. now! Current trends and corrupt ex-president need to be stopped by a peaceful United front, if that doesn't work riots in the streets!
Absolutely wonderful except for one detail: I don't know you, but I cringed everytime the camera pointed to the public. Were they bored or what? Other than that: Go Freshlyground!!
Some critics here with regards to singers get a grip assholes we all make mistakes the biggest was a white government in a majority black country introduced apartied to segregate blacks from their own country out of this a man arose to fight for his colour and country Mandela RIP
the first singer could not sing! and i miss the 1 person that should have been their! and that is Eddy Grant whos song this is! this looks amature night at the karaoke bar.....
My friend wash a apartheid fight hi playt in the band ak47 later deezo and the bannabeat hi tolt me alot about the time hi is white but was fighting against apartheid . The gaverment wan it him dead now hi is ther every winter . But becoz of corona hi is still ther .when hi is back new music will come
It's a shame the name of compositeur was not mentioned. This song was written by Eddie Grant a son of Guyana while Mandela and his brothers were still in prison, the lyrics of the song send a message immediately to the world. Speak first of it's origin. Proud of you Eddie, your work will live on. Shalom
Members of the famous group called Freshlyground [red hat girl & red black white dress girl] + Suzanna Owíyo [yellow outfit lady] + Thandiswa Mazwai
AMEN! Eddie Grant! See his concert in Hyde Park London! Nothing Better!
Fair play to you! I alwayed loved Eddie Grant. 😍
I cannot believe its been 12 years! Congratulations, Mr. Mandela. RIP
THANKS EDDY GRANT, FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION
Happy Birthday Mandela! Born into earthly life: July 18, 1918 born into eternal life: December 5, 2013. 95 years of faithful service to humanity we love you. Enjoy heaven my friend.
For both...African and Caribbean nationals, It is probably most thrilling to hear...yet another dramatic performance of this 'song of social protest' - a haunting lyrical Social Commentary - one that evokes a sense of national pride to hear an African version from Soweto (South Africa), performing this adapted version of the original "Give Me Hope Johanna," by Caribbean/International Superstar - Eddy Grant, from Guyana (South America). Certainly...singer Eddie Grant has been very passionately engaged and resolutely focused in his attention and effort during the decade of the 1980's, to dismantle the white ruled system of apartheid in South Africa. - Wil-a Pluck (Art & Social Critic).
Yes! I am a Guyanese we are so proud of Eddie Grant.
Beautiful song. Never heard this before. Love the melody
Oh!! Oh!! my goodness!!! Goodness!! me. Wow wow!! Where have I been all this while without noticing this smashingly beautiful group re-endition of "Give me Hope Joanna". Boy Oh! Boy. Did they nail it ot what!!!!
The search for an African National Anthem is over!!
They fucked it up. That saxophone solo was shit🙄🙄
Even the preacher who works for Jesus
The Archbishop who's a peaceful man
Together say that the freedom fighters
Will overcome the very strong
I wanna know if you're blind Jo'anna
If you wanna hear the sound of drum
Can't you see that the tide is turning
Oh don't make me wait till the morning come
Do give hope, Jo'anna
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
'Fore the morning come
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope before the morning come
love love love love love this song, and I have for a very long time.
3:23 what a beautiful voice!!! Lovely song
You are very right. Here is the full list of artists:
* SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
* GLORIA GAYNOR
* YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA
* WILL. I.Am.
* CYNDI LAUPER
* LIL KIM
* SIPHO MABUSE
* SUZANNA OWIYO
* CARLA BRUNI
* DAVE STEWART
* JESSE McCARTNEY
* QUEEN LATIFAH
* CHRIS CAMELEON
* BAABA MAAL
* ZUCCHERO
* JOSH GROBAN
* VUSI MAHLASELA
* LOYISO
* THANDISWA MAZWAI
* WYCLEF JEAN
* JESSE CLEGG
* FRESHLYGROUND
* ARETHA FRANKLIN
* ALICIA KEYS
* ANGELIQUE KIDJO
* STEVIE WONDER
She is Thandiswa Mazwai .
@@richardlogan1021 am so proud to see our 🇰🇪kenyan suzzana owiyo in this magnificent performance
@@lewiswaocs Yes. We lived in Kenya and went back many times. We love Kenyan music.
One of the best, even when we, here in mexico, we are "Stolen from Africa" Too!!!
Amen. hallelujah. lovely song and well performed
am so happy to see our Sussana Owiyo, OMG!
GREAT SONG. ONE OF THE GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIMES.Gimme HOPE Joanna
Superbe vive le rythme africains.
superba cel mau mult cinteaza ca sunt impreuna! minunat aveti niste voci superbe
@peas creek
I think the name Joanna in the song was a parody for Johannesburg. The deliberate omission of the letter h is meant to give the listeners an indirect hint as to what country EG is singing about.
That's exactly what it is. It evens mentions Apartheid in the song. Also, this performance was on Mandela Day, so yeah this song is entirely about Johannesburg.
At 2:20, I believe that is Jesse Clegg, a singer/songwriter in his own right, but son of the late great "White Zulu", Johnny Clegg
Gimme me hope ! 2020
One of our favorite songs played at our family get2gaters.
Happy Birthday Mandela!
happy birthday mr Mandela...give us hope
Good times in Spencer Road with Mum & Dad.
I'm bald headed bt I feel th strands of my hair stand when I watch n listen 2 this. @njokim49 and @illouie the lady in yellow is Suzzane Owiyo, not Awiyo. She's an Afrofussionist frm Kenya, my motherland.
I love this so much :) However, them that are not famous sing a lot better than them that are famous ;)
The tide surely turned,thats hope!
@Gr33nLemonmaster ..She was part of a group called Bongo Maffin. Her name is Thandiswa Mazwai
Freedom far south africa
Well Jo'anna she runs a country
She runs in Durban and the Transvaal
She makes a few of her people happy, oh
She don't care about the rest at all
She's got a system they call apartheid
It keeps a brother in a subjection
But maybe pressure can make Jo'anna see
How everybody could a live as one
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope, Jo'anna
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
'Fore the morning come
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope, Jo'anna
Hope before the morning come
I hear she make all the golden money
To buy new weapons, any shape of guns
While every mother in black Soweto fears
The killing of another son
Sneakin' across all the neighbors' borders
Now and again having little fun
She doesn't care if the fun and games she play
Is dang'rous to ev'ryone
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope, Jo'anna
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
'Fore the morning come
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope, Jo'anna
Hope before the morning come
She's got supporters in high up places
Who turn their heads to the city sun
Jo'anna give them the fancy money
Oh to tempt anyone who'd come
She even knows how to swing opinion
In every magazine and the journals
For every bad move that this Jo'anna makes
They got a good explanation
Even the preacher who works for Jesus
The Archbishop who's a peaceful man
Together say that the freedom fighters
Will overcome the very strong
I want to know if you're blind Jo'anna
If you want to hear the sound of drums
Can't you see that the tide is turning
Oh don't make me wait till the morning come
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope, Jo'anna
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
'Fore the morning come
Gimme hope, Jo'anna
Hope, Jo'anna
Hope before the morning come
I wish he was there.
Jo'anna in this song is referring to the city of Johannesburg, the seat/power of the evil regime of white apartheid South Africa. The song was originally written, produced and released by one of music great, and anti-apartheid reggae musician Eddy Grant in 1988.
useful notes to the song
Would be great if more people sang thing song. We need it
With 😘 love from India 😘😍
Nice Artists+Song+Muzic= Great Entertainment!
The singer in black is so handsome
That is the son of the late Johnny Clegg
By the way... By Eddie Grant!!!.... Long live, from Mexico
Supper, supper, excellent.
Wow!
Love this :)
@edoliiver the singer is Kyla-Rose Smith from Freshlyground ;)
La voix de Kidjo hallucinant 😱😱😱
Who`s this woman singing on 3:30??LOVE her voice!!
Thandiswa Mazwai
Brilliant ❤ 4:27
Zahara nailed it Wooow 3:23
That's not Zahara That's Thandiswa Mazwai
1:21 Who is this singer? She has an interesting voice.
- Thanks.
nice
Nevertheless SA artists are all great and womderful. Seeing Whoopi is love.
'the view' 🥰
Botched such a beautiful song, sorry, don't they rehearsed this?
Great culture
Tinha que ter trazido
@illouie her name is suzzane awiyo
hahaha ... can never come close to the legend Eddie Grant.
Agreed
Who is the artist singing at 3:23 ? ... Absolutely love her voice
Thandiswa Mazwai
@olevtube she is angelique Kidjo from Benin Republic
We need a song like this in the U.S. now! Current trends and corrupt ex-president need to be stopped by a peaceful United front, if that doesn't work riots in the streets!
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Any news fm Bishop Tutu?
brillant xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
This song is so relevant specially for the Palestine today
Nah, I like the original version, which is the reggae version, sung by Eddy Grant.
Grant’s version isn’t reggae though.
Whoa… I don’t remember leaving this comment 14 yrs ago. But Grant’s version is reggae; this one certainly isn’t.
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Correct. Thanks for the correction.
NO mention of Eddy Grant???
I like the original sung by Eddie
Listen to the original version by Eddy Grant people.
Rip nelson
whats happegining to soweto here thats my interest
cooooooooooooooooooooool
Beautiful song but they come close to my Country man Eddy Grant
These are all great vocalists in their own right. Not sure what happened here though:(. Only Thandiswa seemed to carry the song at 3:23-3:39...
Hi. Do you know who the singer at 1:21 is? I think she has an interesting voice.
- Thanks :)
2:22 who is he??
who's the singer that starts at 3:23? i mean the lady with the black and golden outfit.
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Who is that girl with the red hat?
MANDELA UN EROE
from my name too lol
Thandiswa Mazwai
Who are those people are they famous
I cry listening to this song, seeing my country slide into fascism 😢
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Leave it to the choir next time eh? The artists made a right hash of that
Bravos à vous mon rêve c'est pas de ganier de l argent mais je veux juste que les humains sont égaux PAS DE couleurs mai juste un mixte
Not joburg, but Pretoria
Absolutely wonderful except for one detail: I don't know you, but I cringed everytime the camera pointed to the public. Were they bored or what?
Other than that: Go Freshlyground!!
Some critics here with regards to singers get a grip assholes we all make mistakes the biggest was a white government in a majority black country introduced apartied to segregate blacks from their own country out of this a man arose to fight for his colour and country Mandela RIP
Yvonne Chaka Chaka always gotta have an attitude
She can’t sing
Eliode p I have noticed.
Need a song and movement similar to this for U.S. before it becomes an oligarchy of religious zealots!
the first singer could not sing! and i miss the 1 person that should have been their!
and that is Eddy Grant whos song this is!
this looks amature night at the karaoke bar.....
My friend wash a apartheid fight hi playt in the band ak47 later deezo and the bannabeat hi tolt me alot about the time hi is white but was fighting against apartheid . The gaverment wan it him dead now hi is ther every winter . But becoz of corona hi is still ther .when hi is back new music will come
The lady that was late to the mic made a rude face to the man
Who agrees
Have we done a u turn in the last 40 yrs? We should be ashamed!!!
I can’t be bothered criticising
The first girl really should be ashamed not to learn the lyrics before she started to sing.
+Dreem Walker She was just late getting to the mic.
Quincy Davis
Eh ... no ..
Dreem Walker Watch it again...from the beginning.
Quincy Davis I have .. why don't you?!
Dreem Walker Make an appointment to see an Optometrist. You don't see that lady trying run over to that mic?!
Un tel plateau avec un public de mort vivant
"Africa" is a continent !! Not a country so rename the title artists from SOUTH AFRICA perform give me hope joanna. Nothing annoys me more than this !
Lewis Johnson kidjo,suzanne owiyo do not come from south africa
+Kennedy Okwach lol
Terrible , horrible, for such a beautiful song to be done this way, hhayi!
The quire in the back was so much better than the singers, a very underwhelming performance. Especially the first girl. Awful.