kwaZulu – land of the Zulu

Bamba isandla sami • Hold my hand

Within the blessing of each new day, we do not move through life alone.

We walk together. We humans are meant to move through life with each other, holding each other up.

Among the amaZulu people of KwaZulu (the “Place of the Zulu”) in Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, this is a song of greeting and honor.

The song begins with “Sawubona” — “I see you” — a warm isiZulu greeting of welcome.

The main refrain of the song is “Bamba isandla sami” — “Hold my hand” — a sincere expression of shared blessing, together.

Listen to this beautiful, calming, song of strength and honor.

Be blessed in everyone you know. Be blessed in everything you do. Be blessed in everyone you love. Be blessed in everyone who loves you. We are many.