Bonse Aba - a Zambian Christian Worship Song

[PrintyProductions]

Im doin this right now in chorus.. Bonse Aba mu pokelela, mah lipele maka akubu bana

[Rhomeozon]

whats with the swaying?

[randycarruthers]

@Rhomeozon If you don't sway, it will come out in French instead of a Zambian language.

[eliregsit]

@randycarruthers lol

[oftendespised]

its all that receive him have the right to be called God's children

[queen9417]

So nice... Good jobb guys. To God be the glory

[Brucev7]

Col 3:16

[zashlin1997]

we're singing this in advanced choir at my school

[Futuresuperstar1998]

but hes super good!!

[Futuresuperstar1998]

the soloist doesnt sound zambian....

[RyanTheLobster]

We are singing this in our choir tomorrow!! i'm so excited!!

[DIVINESOTERIOLOGY]

Romans 5:3 – 5 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope; And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

[biebercrazedgurlx9]

i remember singing this... good times<3

[craftydelilahlove]

i did this in my school chior im in 6th grade :)

[xJomanaOfficialx]

AMAZING!! I have a concert on it in two days!!!! I love your way of singing!!

[WhiteStripe44]

we did this in our concert this year!!!

[TokyosPrincess]

I love this song, i could listen to it all day, i be sharing it with everyone i know. Thank you

[abbijo96]

We're doin this in choir too! On the solo though, our director yelled at the soloist for scooping like this one ^ She said we were doing it in more of a pop style then the traditional way, which would have been more..punchy and less scoopy!

[bloodydemon23]

im in highschool and we are doing this our director actually played as an example and he made the wierdest face when the soloist sang and at the end when the solist did the last part he paused it and jumped in the air and started to freak out then he went back and played it again and did the same thing it was funny but i liked the solo which is why i looked up this video

[kenzieeblakleyyy05]

we have 103 people in my chorus and i'd have to say..

being the solo is hard

[bloodydemon23]

@kenzieeblakleyyy05 i can respect that but try having about 250 to 275 and try outsing them all without a mic my throat hurt soooo bad at the end of the night and i had a major headache

[thegreatrayleney]

my choir only has 15 people in it! lol!(:

[mshobohorse]

Our 7th and 8th grade Choir is singing this for the Choir Festival. :D

[Megatsunami007]

Our 4th grade is doing this song and my sister knows it all!

[DGRSSiaddict]

my schools 120 person chorus is singing this for our spring concert. there's no solo but it sounds awesome so far. Holy crap!!!!! That chorus is freaking huge!!!!!!!

This sounds amazing btw

But how could they rehearse with so many people???

[claygrey1]

Our 8th grade choir is doing this. We have 150 kids in hour 8th grade choir. Its awesome! MMS IS THE BEST!

[NeuronRage]

Ahh, today I sang the solo part with 8 other guys... I love all county...

[ZoidbergM7]

my junior high choir is doing this song

[NeuronRage]

This song rocks! Doing it for all county. Our conductor is having us do a small group for the solo in this,which I'll audition for. This song is very fun to sing!!!

[TheGoldenDragon326]

Awesome. ^.^

And that is a HUGE choir. Holy cow.

600. wow. My choir has around 30.

[beefykid1983]

nothing in english i will give you o ba ina

[randycarruthers]

@beefykid1983 Thank you for the o ba ina. What does it mean? ^U^

[bloodydemon23]

@randycarruthers i dont think this is the right translation but if it is filipino it means did mother or

so im guessing its not right

[FairviewNerdfighters]

@bloodydemon23 It's Zambian for "All who sing with us have the right to be called the children of God." I'm singing it in my school's choir.

[bloodydemon23]

@FairviewNerdfighters thats the translation of the name of the song but what the other person said i have no idea what it means im pretty sure theyre not the same thing

[FairviewNerdfighters]

@bloodydemon23 Oh. Whoops...

[mysong101]

@randycarruthers The song means for you (God) has given All the priviledge and power to be His children

[matandatolodi1989]

@mysong101 all those who have received Him(Jesus), have been given the power to become the children of God. John 1:12

[Shatow2424]

My school chorus is singing this right now. Great Song. Great soloist. go LBSS

[JBeauty121]

sounds great! im doing this in choir! i'm the solo. and our choir is a fraction of the size of this one!

[Fishy123008]

My daughter brought this piece of music home today as her HS chorus are going to be singing it. Great job to you all. Helps so much to hear the piece of music when learning it.

[ChromeJewel1]

Good Job! I could actually understand what you were singing:-)

[mibe79]

I am from Zambia and I thing you guys did a great job!!

[angelface7277]

this is probably the best rendition i've heard so far. Lovely job to them all, love this song

[lillymilambo]

This is beaultiful, praise God

[zambianvillager]

Amazing! It's a special feeling when youtube suggests a video in your language when you're feeling a little homesick :) Well done ACSI Choir!

[Scruffynpm]

im singing this song with my 7th grade chorus and love this song so much i might be the solist and i cant wait till our concert :D

[Werewolfproductions9]

We are singing this song for a contest piece and for our Rpac choir

[Heytheresammm]

i singing this in choir right noww, my concert tomorrws.

[jadestar1000]

wow the guy singing was AMAZING :)!!!

[mcpfreak]

its soo fun to sing isnt it!

[namikichols]

Was this for All Northwest Honor Choir?

[randycarruthers]

@namikichols This was a music festival for private Christian schools which are members of the Association of Christian Schools International. Any choir from the schools could participate.

[soulfire1001]

@mcpfreak so is mine what school do you go to?

[mcpfreak]

just wanted to say my 8th grade choir is singing this too! u guys r very good! (:

[StiffDylansbigfan]

@mcpfreak i am too! i just got home from my choir concert lol

[glowingfinger]

As expected, great performance.

[kittylicker75]

im singing this in chorus right now



[randycarruthers]

@kittylicker75 Very cool! Enjoy!

[666xxchrisxx]

@kittylicker75 so am i 

[younggirl1997]

@kittylicker75 same!!!

[guitargurl131]

@kittylicker75 me too!

[guitargurl131]

why are some people in green?

[Petalstripe28]

I'm singing this song in two different choruses this year, and it sounds awesome!

[MizHearts567]

im also doin this in chanson women's choir in highschool!

its sooper up-beat and gets everyone movin in the class haha! (:

[Musicianita]

ooh that looks fun! our chior did this song last year. i wish our chior would do that (many chior together). did everyon practice together? if so that must've been AMAZING! chior nerds for the win!!! <3

[Alexandria1414]

We're doing this in choir right now :) And I was told that this was African.. And who is the second soloist?

[lunacullenJZ]

I'm in high school and for high school choir we are doing this song like right now. I absolutely love this song! <3 I love singing in languages i dont speak

[6teenNikkiandJonesy]

We're doing this song in chorus!

[EricaShay8]

Ima learning this its son cool

[kutunsukakutonoka]

Wow! It really touches my heart to hear you guys sing in my Native language. Praise to the Lord Jesus Christ.

[jhallshs12]

"bonse aba mu pokelela ba lipele maka akuba bana" love this song Topeka West High School is doing this song and it is great!!!

[polasal0088]

This amazing.May God keep blessing this group.

[MODERATECALVINISM]

Hebrews 10:22

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

[millerab7787]

most likely it is a choral conference or all state, is that right?

[GoWithTheFlow710]

bonse aba mu pokelela bali pele maka a kuba bana (: haha i love singing this songg

[jjdoxsee]

when we did this for my choir we were in Georgia Southern college and we had our soloist in the balcony.

[gUrAcoX463]

lead soloist amazing but as far as choreography mediocre ik theres little space but we were much more creative in carege hall

[08AOvechkin08]

@gUrAcoX463 thats the traditional choreography for Bonse Aba

[alabamaleaver]

you guys did a grat jon singing a song form my country.....bonse aba,,,,,,thanks for posting

[crazy4ualwyz14]

Thats a lot of people.

Our school is singing it, and we have maybe half of the kids in one of those sections lol

[PilDoor]

We are singing this song in our choir right now. I love it!

[ChaosControlFreak96]

was mira costa part of this?

[randycarruthers]

@ChaosControlFreak96 Hello! Could you clarify? Is Mira Costa the name of a student?

[ChaosControlFreak96]

@randycarruthers no its a high school. the uniforms look the same and the soloist looks and sounds familiar

[randycarruthers]

@ChaosControlFreak96 . The participating high schools were from Oregon, Washington and Idaho (over 20 high schools). Where is Mira Costa?

[ChaosControlFreak96]

@randycarruthers its in california. thanks for the info

[ForYou6329]

I'm absolutely obsessed with song. It has made me love african music.

[NickJonasIsMyLove3]

I love the soloist! He is so good. So is the rest of the choir.

[nycaty3]

at my school we already did it we killed it

[TwilightAngel09]

omgsh im doing this in choir right now. its such a fun song to sing!!!

[zambianvillager]

Great to hear a familiar Zambian chorus. And interesting to note the way they pronounce the words - they tried hard and did a good job. Sounds lovely :)

[ILovePrettyInPink]

we sang this in choir last year! fun song!

[stunningyr95]

God loves all. Yes! The song is based on the biblical scripture: ...and to all those who received him, he gave them power to become children of God. Good job Tim. I am so proud of this.

[lovedeliberate]

Amazing! My chorus did this same arrangement back in 2008, though we don't have quite as many students as this.

[rudaruda01]

Aha! 8th Grade Hyre Middle School Choir I'm singing this song too, but the Altos and Sopranos get what was supposed to be a solo part, the guys (I say "guys" because my teacher hasn't really told us who is Tenor and who is Baritone) really don't sing much :( BUT THE SONG IS ADDICTIVE AND LOTS OF FUN!!! I hope I have as much fun singing this as it looks like you all had!

[TheKingOFsaints]

Let all languages Praise the Lord!!!!!

[weesieandmikeyshow]

we are singing this in choir i want the solo bad but aimie is really good and im afraid to sing loud because savannah is really mean

[Bjreinanna]

omg im doin this for choir like right now lol

[randycarruthers]

Awesome! We had a great time back in '08!! Have fun!

[tinkerwho1]

@Bjreinanna same here lol

[spikeharusame]

@Bjreinanna dude me too

[montydog1009]

we are currenty doing this in my chorus!! LOVE IT.

[randycarruthers]

Awesome!

[autumnluvsveggies]

It gives me the most delightful chills to see all those choirs together singing. its just awesome

[mjlover05]

we are singing tis in my choir...its one of my favorites...stand together is also really good...

[MrsNdao24]

AWESOME!

[justeatapickle]

I love this song, i sang it in county chorus last year and now we are singing it in my school chorus

[nudgechannel1996]

wow. i did this like last week. huh... cool im a child of god. great. now i have to do church choir with little kids. greeeaaaat.

[kmarnold1922]

WONDERFUL!!!!

[ohwoahitsALFAKIN]

Our middle school choir is singing this. :)

[randycarruthers]

Totally cool! :-)

[Cephasful]

This is GREAT!!! I really love that. It reminded me of home as I am some whwere in North Africa. It also shows me how true it is..."All those who receive Him are His children

CEPHAS

[hamoba143]

I love it!!! it's funny coz I never thot this song would be done a choir other than the Zambian choir!!! I love ma language

[cyny4gee]

sandra??? hahaha tell me y tasha has been listenin to this song like all day today! she loves it

[hamoba143]

girl y would u bust ma name out like that on youtube lol buti ya I've been listening to it coz of her!! Buti I think nfwile ukwimba ulu ulwimbo ku Church ayi!!! ati ba cyny4gee!! lol

[92DY94]

niceee my choirs bout to sing this....the second soloist has an Amazinggg voice...rock on fellas

[polarman777]

too bad i cant see him!!

[AddictiveHerring]

lol

the first soloist just sucks but the second is fucking embarrassing to even watch nothing like watching a backstreet boy sing a CHRISTIAN song from Africa arranged by some white guy

[92DY94]

lol i was comparing to the first...at least the seconds got the grace note deal a light feel about it..cuz the first one is nervous ill assume ya cant always work with the best so appreciate wat they got to work with rt?

[LJCrew1]

WOw!! Nice song Guys, It made me feel Home,those I'm in a little Denmark:)

[bga600]

I know the guy who arranged this song...very nice guy!

[Nemises1234]

i'm in choir in T.G.B and ima sing dis song!!!! i love this song!!!

[lilvicm]

I am a zambian, this is sooooo great,I can't believe these people could blend in so so well.well done.

[shutupnlistentome]

Luv it(:

[gthing101]

i'm zambian!!! and this is very well done :D

[TheAlexinator13]

im singing this in my choir class,,,im in the 8th grade xD

[shubbyb12]

Me Too , G.A.M.P ?

[BangtheKeys01]

This is great! And the swaying made it look good lol Very nice blend and tone

[duckiemcquakers]

im taking choir and we are learning this song this song is stuck in my head like i cant stop singing the first line

[bmsiska94]

Oh My God !!, who are these people ?. They sing this local Zambian song so well. Thank you, thank you, you represent us so well.

[randycarruthers]

Thanks for your comment! 600 kids from 20 Christian high schools singing at an ACSI choral festival. It was a blast!

(ACSI = Association of Christian Schools International)

[michignome12]

I had to try sooo hard to not mess up the steps. I'm glad I wasn't in the front row.

[brandonandkirsten]

very good.  do you know where i can get a recorded version of this song?

[lcons31]

bonse aba mu pokelela balipelamasa akuba bana

[observerking]

Judea Christian all the way to the Rapture!!!

[ndumo]

You guys are brilliant!

pronunciation of the bemba words very good

[nemochki]

this is just too awesome, i can even feel Zambia even in this other end of the world! great job, keep it up!!!

[baleke]

Lovely Bemba song translated as "For all those who received Him, He gave the right to become the children of God!"

[toonice14]

THATS ALOT OF PEOPLE!

[lilpinoman]

We sang this for our choir. But forealz this is CRAZY 600!!

[randycarruthers]

Yes, it was crazy awesome fun!

[sjagirl2345]

y are u doing this?? someone tell me

please

[randycarruthers]

Y? Because it is a beautiful song of worship! :-)

[09667443310418112700]

Hi randycarruthers,

I just enjoy each time i listen to this song. do u hv any other christen songs which are well done like this?

Please keep it up always.

[09667443310418112700]

Hi,

You tube, u are one of my best each time i miss my old school songs i just got you tube and listen and that makes a better day to me. please help me to fine the song use to start like..im weting for the day that will stay all night..girl im weting for the u say the time is right.. went like i dont need....... i love the song was back in 90s i hv for got who sang this song well it was a great one .

hopeing to here from you soon

[OriginalClaragon]

The first soloist was okay-ish but the second one was awesome beyond belief!! My school is doing this song it's really nice

[pie2294]

omg the soloist was amazing!!

[shutupnlistentome]

That's alot of people xP

[randycarruthers]

Yup! How did you like the song?

[shutupnlistentome]

I LOVee iT :)

[09667443310418112700]

@sweetoolfm3

Please, please people this is nice even or' u! thought or think let us be proud and thanfull for doing much in our soing

but me in any way thery did it realy sound v good

Yes im zambian

[randycarruthers]

Thank you for your nice comment. Amen! Good to hear this from a Zambian. :-)

[sweetcoolfm3]

Dont get me wrong, I think this is good, but it doesn't sound like a High School Chorus

[randycarruthers]

Thanks for your comment sweetcoolfm3! What does it sound like to you?

[sweetcoolfm3]

Too me of course, it seems like a lower level of singing. I always asume that High School Chorus's sound more mature and older, like that of a adult Chorus. But this isn't quite up to the quaitly I hold to a High School Chorus...to me it sounds more of like what would come of a Middle School Chorus. (don't get me wrong, they do sounds pretty great, but it seems like the maturity just isn't in the voices.)

[randycarruthers]

Thanks for your reply! I appreciate your candor. When I listen to it, the 600 high school voices sound exactly like 600 high school voices! Are you using your computer's speakers or do you have external speakers?

[randycarruthers]

The recorded sound could have been a higher quality, but I only used the mike on the camera, so this could be a factor. Listening to it live was so much more dynamic and awesome! :-) Check out the "A Mighty Fortress" video on my main page. I would be interested in your comments. Thanks!

[sweetcoolfm3]

I'm sure it was awesomeer in person:)

[inamusika]

I love this song it is really a nice one. Just put some more energe in it . It is really a nice one. Good job people I love it and I am proud Zambian.

[QuickFingerz411]

Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­hh!!!!!! This is so beautiful.

[itsmayatimee]

i have a solo for that song!

[cncleader]

ive looked up other Bonse Aba videos and FINALLY! One with a tripod =D

goodness people....

[randycarruthers]

Ya! Tripods are cool!

[volcomchick42]

we are singing this in choir right now, and we are doing this thing at the end, its really cool.

[Thezedian]

HI AMA ZING SONG the song means: To all those that received him , he gave them power to be called the children of God

[randycarruthers]

Thank you for your clarification! I think this is what Dr. Melton meant to say since it is from Scripture: "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12) This is a beautiful truth about God and his grace and mercy toward us! He paid to give. We are free to accept.

[alwaysrainy]

I loved this recording! it was amazing! and the soloists were really good too =]

I wish our highschool did a group song [or concert] like this with tons of other highschools in our area. Very cool, and a great opportunity