is there a reason that that this song makes me think of Schalk Burger? But I also think of Reuben Kruger And Gary Teichmann And Rassie And Andre Venter And Wahl Bartmann And even ULI SCHMIDT!! {sorry Tony} But I have to say that the two pairs of the roughest of flankers that ever graced the game in the 90's, and without popping a black label quart in remembrance are Mr Andrew Blakeway and Mr John Plumtree Thanks for working the blindside like a pop up toaster!!! Bananna Boys FOREVER!!!
this version is slightly different to the one appearing later on cassette and DVD ..very cool ..btw an "impi" is a regiment of Zulu warriors where even prior to the Battle of Isandhlwana which this song speaks to, and prior to Dingiswayo/Shaka's and the British presence, the IMPI had proven itself in battle. Cetawasyo fielded over 30,000 battle hardened troops in multiple impi's at Ndondakusuk..fearsome! The Zulu's are badass
@luddites2 Hi luddites2. I am not fluent in Zulu, but I do have an approximate translation (I think). Impi! wo 'nans' impi iyeza - Warriors ! There is the warriors challenge Obani bengathinta amabhubesi? - Who will touch the lions? As I said, I think it is the meaning of the lyrics. It is basically challenging the courage of the armies. Hope this helps.
Haven't heard this for years! I did have the brilliant Africa shaped picture disc which came with a free copy of Scatterlings of Africa. Wish I'd kept them.
Johnny Clegg played this song to the expats in London not far from the seat of the British government and the HQ of the British Army Not a dry eye in the house
The song captures a time when the British got a pasting from another tribe which they thought they could overcome. During apartheid, impi was a rallying cry to those who wanted to overthrow the system.
No matter what song comes to my mind,TH-cam has it! Gotta love 'em. I may marry TH-cam. Used to live in South Africa > 1974-1981. Back when the whites were running the place. I hear it's going down the tubes now.
While Victoria was still alive and still Queen, the Boers repeatedly taught Great Britain why they should respect Africa and several times inflected much worse defeats than that they received at the hands of the Zulu at Isandlwana. Technically, it was the worst defeat by an enemy who wasn't armed with "modern" weaponry. But I respect and admire your sentiment and I'm not dissing the Zulu sacrifice and bravery.
Why does this song always make me think of Schalk Burger?? And Reuben Kreuger And Gary Teichmann And Wahl Bahtman And Rassie Erasmus And Andre Venter And Uli Schmidt???
Legend. Can't stop listening to jonny cleggs music
I had a teacher in year 5 and we all sung this in an assembly. this song brings back so many memories of easier times!
When my heart beats it does so to the rythm of Jaluka!
This is the warrior spirit of every South African.
South Africa forever in my heart!!!! Nkhosi Sikeleli this great nation! :)
I have this LP with the shape of Africa from my teenage years….still love it!
is there a reason that that this song makes me think of Schalk Burger? But I also think of Reuben Kruger And Gary Teichmann And Rassie And Andre Venter And Wahl Bartmann And even ULI SCHMIDT!! {sorry Tony}
But I have to say that the two pairs of the roughest of flankers that ever graced the game in the 90's, and without popping a black label quart in remembrance are
Mr Andrew Blakeway and
Mr John Plumtree
Thanks for working the blindside like a pop up toaster!!!
Bananna Boys FOREVER!!!
this version is slightly different to the one appearing later on cassette and DVD ..very cool ..btw an "impi" is a regiment of Zulu warriors where even prior to the Battle of Isandhlwana which this song speaks to, and prior to Dingiswayo/Shaka's and the British presence, the IMPI had proven itself in battle. Cetawasyo fielded over 30,000 battle hardened troops in multiple impi's at Ndondakusuk..fearsome! The Zulu's are badass
The spirit lifts when listening to a song with such great meaning. The fight is no longer against colonialism but against enemies unseen.
Always a pleasure to hear Jaluka and Clegg and more so to hear the original,release. Thanks much!
@luddites2 Hi luddites2. I am not fluent in Zulu, but I do have an approximate translation (I think).
Impi! wo 'nans' impi iyeza - Warriors ! There is the warriors challenge
Obani bengathinta amabhubesi? - Who will touch the lions?
As I said, I think it is the meaning of the lyrics. It is basically challenging the courage of the armies.
Hope this helps.
Living in Australia but Im South African home sick listening to this music
A South African icon .
i have this shaped record for many yrs now and this is the best version of the song
wow! This is a far different recording from the CD and cassette tape versions I have! It's really great! Thanks for the upload!
Impi! Wo nans impi iyeza. Obani bengathinta amabhubesi. Great, great song!
The part in Zulu means: "War, O', here comes war. Who can touch the Lions?"
2019 RWC let's go
Haven't heard this for years! I did have the brilliant Africa shaped picture disc which came with a free copy of Scatterlings of Africa. Wish I'd kept them.
I see her face so clearly when i hear this song xxxx
what a legend?I no longer hear of this amazing uMzulu omhlophe these days,where is he?
They always play this just before the Springboks come out to play!
Johnny Clegg played this song to the expats in London
not far from the seat of the British government and the HQ of the British Army
Not a dry eye in the house
Long Live FREEDOM!
The song captures a time when the British got a pasting from another tribe which they thought they could overcome. During apartheid, impi was a rallying cry to those who wanted to overthrow the system.
Classic! Excellent, love it!
No matter what song comes to my mind,TH-cam has it! Gotta love 'em. I may marry TH-cam.
Used to live in South Africa > 1974-1981. Back when the whites were running the place. I hear it's going down the tubes now.
Used to live in Natal, South Africa until Dec 1981 when I moved stateside.
Fantastic!
this sounds so good.thanks for uploading
Nansi impi iyeza aziweeeeeeeeee
While Victoria was still alive and still Queen, the Boers repeatedly taught Great Britain why they should respect Africa and several times inflected much worse defeats than that they received at the hands of the Zulu at Isandlwana. Technically, it was the worst defeat by an enemy who wasn't armed with "modern" weaponry. But I respect and admire your sentiment and I'm not dissing the Zulu sacrifice and bravery.
Why does this song always make me think of Schalk Burger?? And Reuben Kreuger And Gary Teichmann And Wahl Bahtman And Rassie Erasmus And Andre Venter And Uli Schmidt???
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"Impi! Here come all the impi! Someone has provoked the lions."
Freedom from the West (especially!), and freedom from the East (is what we need).
I'll buy it from you...how much $...great version...at their best and rawest!
Thank you!!!
solo ngingulelo libhubezi. LONG LIVE FREEDOM
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Johnny Clegg and Jaluka. My friends !!
"I so love this song..."
Great music.
i love impi its grat
the Zulus hammered them.
IMPI !
Impi is not war, it is the Zulu name for Warrior/soldier, thus ZULU WARRIOR
Ngashinkani bakwethu. Impi
What's the meaning of the first two words?
"impi" means war and "Juluka" is the name of the group, means sweat
no dislikes... # respect
God bless Johnny Clegg and Juluka
@rastarobbo - ha ha i don't have the picture disc, just a plain black 45...
Daryl Impey did the yellow jersey proud!
@Titchify - thanks! after all this time i can sing along properly!
does anyone how i can get an analysis of this song?
What does the zulu bit actually mean? reply if you know please!
impi is soldier
very good
Did a dance to this infront of my year. It was jokes!
Yebo. Born in Empangeni. Honourary Zulu The pale one). Lmao
vinyl is the best for johnny clegg.
it means 'war is coming who would dare touch the lion?'
make me think of kenya south africa and tanziner
is it dedicated to me???
won't give connection to this line of music
...which mainly has to do with Apartheid beeing there in the first place, isnt it...
What's the white population in SA now?