Graduate celebrates with traditional dance
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- čas přidán 1. 04. 2019
- Bachelor of Social Science graduate Nokukhanya Nosipho Mbatha had the crowd on their feet when she did an impromptu traditional Zulu dance at her graduation.
Kikiza mama!!!! :D #InspiringGreatness #UKZNgrad2019
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This just made my day. Am not crying, am cutting onions. Am Nigerian but I was so proud of my african sister. Congratulations sweetie
@Ray of Lyte Your right. It's a sad situation
Ray of Lyte are they I never heard of this when???
@@Truth2power5848 they have been killing Nigerians. Google it. Not just Nigerians and other African countries
Ada Nwana I'm from the United States... Congratulations to the Queen...Job well done💐
@Ray of Lyte yes the killing should stop so we can celebrate each other.
This is the reaction when you went through the STORM and RAIN, stay up studying, praying and not knowing how you was going to make it through college but you didn't give up. WHEN man counted you out, said you will not make it or you should change your major. BUT GOD!!!!!!!
M. Magdalene Ford RN, Future ANRP ASE OOOOOOOOO...
But God!
BUT GOD INDEED!
Couldn't have said that any better, you are soo right!!!!!
M. Magdalene Ford RN, Future ANRP BUT GOD I N D E E D !!!!!!!
From India, but i could still feel the love for tradition and values. The energy was phenomenal.
Another reason why I love and respect Zulu people❤🔥 They are so proud of their culture😊.
We love you..... On behalf of Zulus
This is a Victory dance for succeeding in her academic accomplishment. Congratulation young Queen.
Carmen Campbell Campbell no shit
Beautiful young queen
The university there is trash. It's nothing to celebrate
@@thesaint8400 change your name because you don't represent it you
@@jonesfredrick94 Learn to write a simple sentence.
My grandma once said : “you must be a warrior if you want to handle a authentic Zulu lady “ 🙌🏾✊🏾
True
She was right coz those kicks 🏃♂️
Your grandmother must have been under the influence of drugs
@@bhekidlamini1199 yini inkinga yakho?
@@bhekidlamini1199 lol
Why did I stood up clapping and crying lol I felt it, from Cameroon 🇨🇲 with love
Amen.
Why am I crying.. I feel her joy, our culture is so beautiful. South Africa to the world Africa to the world. Blessed and gifted
A Jamaican watching from the 🇺🇸 brought tears to my eyes!!! Only those who understand what she tried to express can feel such deep pride❤️
Lots of (black) Jamaicans don't even like to associate with other black people. I guess you might be different?
Me too sis. Me too
Rain And Petalsss
You need to SHUT the Fuck up and stop spreading lies....
Jamaicans and other Caribbean nationals ALWAYS say they are proud of being Melainated (Black).
You're probably a Fake account made by a desperate Fly.
Rain And Petalsss Jamaicans are not like that. As a South African living in England 🏴 and interacting with Jamaicans here, I assure you that they don’t hate Africans.
@@rainandpetalsss6244 stfu
rise Black Child, and don't forget your heritage. inspired
I don't have time for racist comments, the reason why the isn't any is because of the system created by greedy racist white Monopoly capitalist and the entire elites ......ooh read about Mansa Musa.
@@lloydmtambo5678 ah, yes, time to pull out the old R card. Let's ignore the blinding truth
The Saint maybe if you do your research on African culture you will finally see.
@@thesaint8400 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 angry white man without a culture.
@@thembisibanyoni4435 If you don't think Europeans have a culture then you're clearly a moron and I'll leave it at that. I wonder why all the Africans are dying trying to get in here.
I'm impressed with how athletic and flexible she was. The kick of victory
This gave me life. I’m crying!! I always get so emotional seeing traditional African dances (born in Liberia and raised in the US since I was 2).
"We shall stomp the earth so mother can feel the strength of our victories"
Oh Lord Jesus YES!
Oooh! Nicely put! Poetic! One Love. Who wrote that?
Where's the quote from sir!?
@@cAcBethel1 thanks!I did😄😄😄
@@lopuro4824 You should write if you are not yet. Go for it! Pray for Guidance it will come!?
I was weeping and praising the Lord watching this. Love❤️ from Jamaica 🇯🇲
Yow jamrack big up..
Same. This made me cry 🇯🇲
Rooting for everybody black -Issa Rae ❤️
I always watch it when I need a reminder of who I am. It makes me cry every time. I will never forget this zulu princess! 🇿🇦👸🏾
Weeping too. I feel deep regret being so far flung from our traditional roots. From the U.S.
This made me cry tears of joy 💕. Love from Brasil 🇧🇷 ✊🏾
Girl. She was like, I am gonna GIVE IT TO THEM.
She did just that.
I cannot tell you how this resonates so deeply within me. I see the Zulu dances and I get chills in my body. I am a Jamaican but Africa is in the blood. Much love and respect Sister. Go and achieve greatness.
Me too sis!!!! Jam blood in the U.S. ❄❄🌬🌬🌬
You could always move there if africa is really in your blood.
@@wanaraz so You have to move to a place if it is in you blood?
Hey Sophia... I am SoPhia.... JAMerican (St. Elizabeth and Clarendon) now living in the Mother Land.... I can't tell you how many Jamaican flags I see all over the place out here! You should visit... Or move!!! =) There's a whole town here called Jamaica Village.
I know what you mean
She alone knows what she went through to attain that degree. I am so happy for her. Wishing you all the best in all you do!
💯🥰
I burst out crying watching this! Not sure why. I shared her joy and triumph so totally. I remembered graduating at the very same university in the early 90s. It was not easy. It never is, but it was so worth it. I remember I would imagine receiving my certificate with the all-important phrase at the end: Degree Completed. Then I would keep going when modules were showing me flames. After my last exam, I remember I was so relieved, I got to Alan Taylor Res and jumped into the swimming pool fully clothed, just for the hell of it. Back in 1989, we weren't even allowed to stay at the university residences on the university premises. We stayed at an old army barracks in Wentworth, a coloured area far away. God is great!
Wow! Well sista, this was for you, too!!!
I did too 😭
I realised I was holding my breath throughout this dance and I had tears in my eyes!!!!! Phewww! 😂😂
She danced like a warrior. Congratulations queen.
It's a warrior dance indeed. Mostly men do it, but us girls do it too sometimes. Zulu swag, you know, when you really want to celebrate a proud moment. University is not easy, man. Graduated from the same uni, years ago.
Congratulations sister !!! Love from Senegal West Africa 👍
I felt this in my heart.
I’m African American. Unfortunately, I don’t know my African heritage. But still and somehow this resonated with me so authentically. Her dance is an exact visual representation of how I felt when I graduated graduate school.
Thats your ancestor energy sis❤
Take a dna test and you will find out love. It was the best blessing I did for myself. 23andme or ancestry.
Your fellow Africans rounded up your people and put them in constraints and cages. Then off to the coast they went to be sold off to the world.
It’s a year later. Hope this young lady is achieving all her goals and dreams!!! I smiled as if it was my child. God Bless Us All. 👏 😁
She is😀. God is showing up and off in her life.
I graduated 4 days ago at UJ. We are not allowed to express how happy we are through dancing and stuff. I am so jealous. I can only imagine how happy and proud your parents are.
Because it takes away from the rest of the students an now all they will remember is her and not THEIR GRAUATION
No, everyone in attendance will remember the girl who made them Proud of their heritage by her celebratory cultural dance signifying overcoming and graduating and attaining Victory!!!!! I’m willing to bet money the other Students rejoiced with her🎉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🎉💯
@@CreativeWan Maybe "cl" had their volume turned down when they watched the video. I think the Audio speaks volumes where the Video with all the agreeing faces did not for cl.
cl you must be white. 🤞🏾
we aren eitehr, they will hold your diploma
If I could lift my leg that high and celebrate graduating from college, I would do this and more. Hallelujah and amen!
I lifted my legs a few times too many during my undergraduate years but i studied EXTRA HARD at the same time, so i was able to graduate in 2 and half years instead of 4 coz i had to start earning $$$$ to support my younger siblings. I know i was a biatch & I played hard ... but worked harder. 😁😁😞😞🙏🙏🙏🙏 God Bless y'all !
@Nze Ibekwe-Uche lol
Hahahahahahaha
the culture is so rich, i really wish to visit this country.
This brought tears to my eyes. People just don't know how proud we are to be African
Why am I crying.... Dahmm such pride and grace😍😍😍 Africa is beautiful, congrats my queen.. You made yourself proud.... Excellence nje 😍😘
I don't know why I'm crying too!!!!
Same! I felt her joy and my relief from graduating all over again.
I love our heritage!!!
@@ropafadzodzeka8276 me three 😂
@turbo V God Bless You
I love when black people know who they are and are unapologetic.
I can't say the same about the kkk sorry my bad I meant white people 🤭😂😂
@@bhekidlamini1199 that’s pretty racist of you. 🖕🏻
I like when whites know who they are and not so proud of it.
@@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068 exactly 🤣🤣
From the kickyourheadtribe
This is beautiful, our culture must always be celebrated.... congratulations all the way from Nigeria❤
I love her already, her Energy, our culture and we are proud of it, I enjoy her move, her poss, smile and every one is excited... we are Africans. ❤
Black girls you are magic!🔥🔥
Lorreta G ZA Yes indeed we are! I really 👍 like your comment & I absolutely agree!! ❤
All the time!
That's certainty!
You too my dear
She’s African not black 🤨😒
Africans we must love our culture than copping outside culture , because it's natural ,I'm proud of being African I'm from Botswana ,big up to Lady
YESS!
thanks
I can't stop coming here, she represented her university and culture in everyway.
You made me cry, so proud of you sista all the way from Oakland, California 🙌🏽
From Black/Native/ Aboriginal America: "FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!"
From one warrior (MARINE) to another: "SALUTE!!"
America has no black natives y’all need to stop that bs
IDK why this got me emotional...ancestral tradition 🙌🏿
Same
yes!!
😭 Here trying to figure it out myself 😌 our souls awaken to forgotten passages of ourself
Same.
Still watching this video in 2022 and it still gets me emotional. I don't think you can watch it only once. I love the African cultures tle.
This reminds me of my daughter's name, Qhawekazi.
Watched this video 5x and each time still seems like it was my first time! Wow, I can imagine the powerful sound of that feet awaken our ancestors! Folks, this is who we are as Africans & we should never ever be ashamed or apologetic of our heritage, period!
I'm crying all the way in Ireland....Congratulations dear💙💙🇿🇦
Im from Philly and sis touched me...turn tf up sis...yasses
😂😂
This chocolate queen made me more proud of my roots.
Lots of love from Tanzania
I absolutely love rhis it sent shivers down my spine one love always bless the MOTHERLAND🇬🇧🇯🇲
Wow😲👏👏👏embrace your culture sisi let them wear their heels and heavy makeup
🤣🤣🤣
Do you know that you can actually compliment her without having to judge those who wear make up and heels? Lol you people like to feel superior by judging other people😂😂😂
@@leeAtumz you got it all wrong my love I didn't judge any1 I said "let them.." I did not say it wrong dear if you feel offended I'm sorry it wasn't my intention..
@@princeshongwe4938 who is them?I know:the very smart,thinner lovely leg and sexy white women...real ladies!😇
@@princeshongwe4938 Okay, I hear you. Even though I feel it was unnecessary but nonetheless, I am 100% behind this lady. She made me to be proud of being an African
This made me cry. Lots of love from Jamaica 🇯🇲
Cry? I'm jamaican but this ain't making me cry lol
I'm Nigerian and this made me cry too 💖
@@monas everyone is different. The video didn’t resonate with you and neither did this comment 🤷🏾♀️. It’s not like the person said all Jamaicans are crying over this.
It mek mi emotional na lie. Glad a na mi alone 😂.
@@shesosweet2781 Yeh people are different but I still think is weird to cry over this video. The video is funny if anything.😂
Respect to your cultural is the most important thing.
Not going to lie this video makes me want to put down USZN for my son in the future! Any University that allows you to celebrate your culture so beautifully during graduation is a university I want to be at!
CZcams finally put something in my suggestions that I don't regret watching.
Her joy is contagious. Thank you.
COME THROUGH MOMMA AFRICA!!!! This makes me EVEN MORE proud to be black!!!!!Ohhhh, I cried tears of joy watching this. This lady went through it all but persevered, and finished. To God Be the Glory. So proud of her.
These graduates worked hard to get here and deserves to dance!!!👏👏👏👏
What is beauty?
THIS IS ABSOLUTE BEAUTY!!
Congratulations my princess all the way from Senegal 🇸🇳
Congratulations - and what a wonderful way to celebrate. I felt the spirit of Africa all the way from London.
Me too😍
This should be in the dictionary Happiness expressed outwardly💃dancing is universal I felt her joy in a whole other country💃
That dance is so powerful everytime I see it it rattles my chest ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
She gave me chills and I'm still smiling. Congratulations sister
Yeah me too. I was very suprised by the fact that they were not able to create a earthquake. Big bunda.
My eyes grow with pride when I see our African people exercise who they are proudly this touches the core of my heart makes me wanna cry 😢👍🏿♥️♥️♥️ with joy.
@janet Jones... let me take you back to africa
Zulus of South africa 🇿🇦
That's what called being proud of where you are from no matter where you are.
This is fabulous..You can’t conceal such joy after years of studying..She’s an amazing personality..Congrats dear sis..
I LOVE this, shout-out from Baltimore, Maryland usa.🤗
Nice Right??? 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
Blessed love and congrats to the sister. I am Caribbean African and love the culture of my various peoples in the Motherland.
Absolutely love it!!! 💓 💓 💓 💓 Soon as I seen her tumble in my preview, I had to click! Congrats to this sister!! 🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊
I love watching the Zulu's dance.
Yesssss! This expression is so fitting for a University of Kwa Zulu! Congratulations to her😍🤗🤗🤗
Why would even click unlike, theres to unlike here....this is the most beautiful African grad celebration anyone has ever witnessed
This is what I’m talking about 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾schools where we can be us and Embrace us 🇲🇼🇲🇼🇲🇼
I just love the feel that she is proud of her culture. Much love from Nigeria
Look how they embracing her as they should be! She made it, she feels accomplished and I salute sis!! If we do this in parts of America, we get kicked out and won't receive our diploma, degree etc. SMDH!
My girl. Proud Queen expressing herself and culture. Excellence!!
I wept and felt her relief and joy!! Never saw a girl do this warrior victory dance. Only men have this swag when dancing Zulu indlamu.
THIS IS EVERYTHING! YOU GO SIS.
I watched this over 20x and I felt every time!
Am I the only person who cried while watching this video? I could feel her joy, she finally made it!!! White people can never understand how hard it is for a black child to actually walk on that specific red carpet! :( usebenzile ntombi, I am super proud of you..
A bitter sweet moment for me. I'm celebrating every step she took and every move she made, but at the same time, I'm bitter. Most of us here in the US have no clue about about our heritage. We were deprived of the traditional celebrations and tribal rituals. Nevertheless, Congratulations...
The unfortunate truth that black Americans don’t realize is that Africans have lost their culture as well. Talk to the oldest black african and they can’t tell you what life was like before colonialist times. It’s all been erased. The only things kept were what was compatible with the new way they were forced to live.
@@MrSilus2000 very true
I feel u.. most definitely, for us Africans too we have lost part of that culture that belonged to us... but at least, it has been passed down by the generations before us, so we still have a good deal of it. I feel it for you mate, try and vacation in Africa... u will be treated just like a family member at any place u will choose. And try not to base yourself in a hotel, get to the village and experience that. Studying abroad made me realize how far African Americans are removed from their original culture, though it's not their fault at all.
oh yes!!
@@MrSilus2000 it's also good to speak for yourself, I'm embedded in my Zulu culture, yes we are westernised and that is great,you gotta move with the times,but I and my family have held on to our culture. I don't get why you speak for us,when we can speak for ourselves. Perhaps you have lost your culture Sir.
Wow, look how happy she is. She must feel realised. Such an achievement, that time, that effort, DOING SOMETHING YOU LIKE, YOU ENJOY, must have a celebration. It all worths it. Congratulations! You are the happiest person in earth, you finished just how you liked it, just in time, brilliant. Very, very clever.
YES!!! This brought tears to my eyes. Never seen such pride in accomplishments and African culture before. May God Bless her for many years to come
i cant explain how much i looooooooved this. I almost threw my laptop in the air. I felt this! Congratulations and may doors open wide for you
The first time I saw it was on WhatsApp but I finally got it here
Am proud, she didn't go the extra mile of buying very expensive outfit for the graduation day
You Betta Praise GOD and the ANCESTORS for the Spirit of Accomplishment!!!!! I love it!!! That brought JOY to my complete SOUL!!! 🤗🙌🎉👏
Yes this dance brought chills, she is celebrating!!!! The first shall be last and the last shall be first. ❤️❤️❤️
That's when you KNOW she gave those 4 years everything she had! Get it get it 💃🏽
goose bumps.....congratulations sis
She is so sweet ❤️
Love you princess you make us South Africans proud
It’s called love your culture
That was awesome. I dn't understand a thing but the energy and pride she expressed was overwhelming. I too come from very cultural background and when I see people from different cultures enjoying themselves I just feel happy..
YES!! This is her moment! Love it! Greetings from Germany
This is why I love being African 🤣😂😂 oh my gosh this makes me so proud to be an African (this made me cry and laugh at the same time)
I’m so proud Foreal!! My sister from another mister! Love from NYC❤️
This is more than celebration love my African people
Love ittttt, you can tell how happy and proud of herself she is
Juuuuu gooooooo girl! LOVE this. Big hugs from a proud stranger in the USA. 💕💕
Before I watched this video I was depressed. However, I got my strength back while watching. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Yes u shoud be depressed and think about it. It's not the traditional dance it's a idiotic dance. Now I understand why the whites make fun of blacks
This is sooo beautiful😢. We are a beautiful people indeed! 🇿🇦❤ Congradulations Queen!!
If you can make it out of the deep dark depths of oppression, pain and frustration from where she comes...you MUST put up such victory dance to inspire others!
🙏🏾🇳🇬😇
Am a Nigerian but am just too amazed with so much joy am happy for her congratulations sisi
@msc14111990 A lot of south Africans are not like that. Stop believing everything the coloniser puts on your TV! Wake up!
Happy tears here, what a solid dance of celebration, love it
I love it. Her enthusiasm and fearlessness was contagious. Congratulations young lady
Congratulations from an African Caribbean sister. Very stirring to watch✊❤
When she prostated in front of the 1st professor, I had tears of joy, but when posed to get her sash, I screamed out as if I was im the audience. Congratulations baby sis🎓🥂🎉💐
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. The cheers had me in tears 😭
I'm haitian but I love my African people!
Wow!! That was altogether beautiful and awesome!!! Only in Africa. I love how everyone supported her!!