South African firefighters sing and dance after arriving at Edmonton's airport

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Жыл бұрын

More than 200 South African firefighters deployed to help combat Canada's wildfires performed a dance at Edmonton's airport.
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@alicegauteng2358 Жыл бұрын

As a South African living in Canada, this makes my heart sing for both my beloved homes❤🇿🇦❤🇨🇦❤

@bomber16 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate all of them so much

@ainhoaainhoa4295 Жыл бұрын

Could you please tell me what song they are singing? Its really cool. Thanks!

@sinotandopuzi5752 Жыл бұрын

It's a war-cry. We sing them for many different occasions, sad/difficult times, celebratory times etc.

@CoreyCanuck Жыл бұрын

Do you know the song by any chance 😂? It's fire🔥. Also doesn't make any sense for me to say this rn but u guys have the coolest flag

@carvin69thinline65 Жыл бұрын

@@sinotandopuzi5752 but do you know the NAME of the song please?

@marinerstribble Жыл бұрын

Fighting fires in rough country is hard and sometimes dangerous work. I salute these brave firefighters who are helping out Canada.❤

@itsalwaysnow4098 Жыл бұрын

Thank you South Africans, you are Beautiful ❤!

@starzart9985 Жыл бұрын

@marinerstribble sorry just curious what do you mean by rough country.

@BetterCarma Жыл бұрын

HalleluYah 🙌🏽

@siba-mini8377 Жыл бұрын

@StarZ ART She meant uneven mountainous terrain that all firefighters will have to navigate, because some areas may be hard to reach. There was no malice in what she said 🫶🙏

@JarrydTiltmanphotographer Жыл бұрын

That’s the spirit of South Africa that the world doesn’t see.

@patrickellis5822 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Welcome to Canada and thank you all for coming! You are all heroes.

@Richesfam Жыл бұрын

What's happening in Canada

@PrivateSnow666 Жыл бұрын

@@Richesfam almost our entire country is on fire.

@waynemerlo7448 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget these are not municipal fire crews these are forestry firefighters. Give credit where it's truly due. These guys truly do work hard. Two totally different jobs.

@corykroes7784 Жыл бұрын

@@Richesfam living under a rock? Multiple forest fires totalling around 8.1 million acres. Which is just at beginning of forest fire season. That figure is also higher then the amount of forest fires over the last 10 years I do believe.

@Richesfam Жыл бұрын

@@corykroes7784 Omg ! 😲

@marylouevelyn9648 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming and putting your lives on the line for Canada! We appreciate you more than you And your families know.

@Turbogran Жыл бұрын

Such goodwill brought tears of emotion. Thank you South African firefighters!

@lucypotato8793 Жыл бұрын

So much tears, it's amazing!

@fredericlachapelle3794 9 ай бұрын

I’m a firefighter in Kelowna and they are still singing every morning! Always the best part of my day❤

@mpumenzama9631 7 ай бұрын

We sing and dance for all occassions in south africa

@peacepeace4256 Жыл бұрын

Respect and prayers for them. When you see such things you feel so grateful for life.

@growmicrogreenssouthafrica9276 Жыл бұрын

I am so proud to be South African , and so proud of this brave group. Well done!

@eznia93 Жыл бұрын

Can you please translate this song for me? 🙏🏾❤️

@MicaOShea-oe7ir 7 ай бұрын

You should be proud. The South African firefighters were not only of great help, but also a bright ray of sunlight when it was dark at noon. Thank you and lots of love from Canada. ❤🍁😊

@RaoulDukeSr Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much South Africans, and ALL nations helping Canada through these fires. We're known for helping many nations..what goes around comes around 🙏 Strength, honor, and safety to all.

@gailbradshaw7099 Жыл бұрын

Bless you all and stay safe. Deepest gratitude for helping Canadian firefighters battle our fires.

@chipbrown3879 Жыл бұрын

The sound and rhythm is magical. Blessing to all those firefighters and to their families. Be safe!

@craftykat Жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! Not only did they come to help, they sound amazing!

@howardamberealestate Жыл бұрын

I could listen to them sing all day 😢

@DunkLV702 Жыл бұрын

It really is beautiful!!

@valariedejong5011 Жыл бұрын

My heart is full of joy, love and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful and spiritually uplifting.

@rearea8223 Жыл бұрын

Fecking beautiful. These brave men and women are heroes

@MelvinJ64 Жыл бұрын

Heros? They haven't even done anything yet

@rae-everything Жыл бұрын

@@MelvinJ64 Well they're not boarding the plane again right after this dance. Smartass lol.

@coleenconnors3480 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful celebration of song, the music, the universal language, for the world . To the firefighters , Canada is grateful !!!!!!

@tamikasamuels1636 Жыл бұрын

Bless them. We are as thankful for all the help they bring❤

@bassamal-kaaki3253 Жыл бұрын

We are very grateful for the help. Such a lovely gesture. We can feel the power of music being the most universal language presenting love, empathy, care and courage ❤ Thank you 🇿🇦

@kimanderson2179 Жыл бұрын

Canada is blessed to have these brave men helping with our fires. ❤❤❤❤

@janicelaurence6965 Жыл бұрын

There are women as well.

@b_sav Жыл бұрын

@@janicelaurence6965 Janice don’t be a Karen you know what he was trying to say

@getlonely Жыл бұрын

@@b_sav ??? That's not even close to what being a Karen means.

@b_sav Жыл бұрын

@@getlonely She literally is one I can tell when someone is a Karen 1000% of the time lol

@weshela-in-chief Жыл бұрын

If only you paid them the fair wage, they only get half of what Canadian firefighters make while doing the same work and taking the same risk.

@carisaunders2346 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you South African firefighters! ❤ 🇨🇦

@vickidrakopoulou1591 Жыл бұрын

So wonderful to view, and a message that all the world needs to hear, to understand, to believe that there are ways we can help each other, this should be the focus of our lives.

@THLauren Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping our country. This brought tears to my eyes it was so beautiful. I wish i could to see this in person. I wouldve hugged you all and cried so much. I hope you all stay safe and get to go back home to your families 🩷🩷

@gailgrieves281 Жыл бұрын

Forever thankful ' the forest fires are raging out of control. Thank you to all the fire fighter's around the globe 🌎. 🙌 ❤🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@DanDu450 Жыл бұрын

Many, many, many THANKS guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@mnear4521 Жыл бұрын

Their voice and song gives me goosebumps ❤️❤️❤️ why did you stop recording 😢?!

@sbug2705 Жыл бұрын

That is beautiful! Well done South African fireys! Our Australian fire crew are in Canada too. 😊

@HELLWAGONTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming to help!!!!

@modestacattaruzza7400 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful 😍❤️!!!thank you for your help.

@claireberge2941 11 ай бұрын

Such solidarity! Our South African heroes!!!

@borderlineCT 8 ай бұрын

"Thula uMamele" (Be quiet, listen) Lyrics: Yila batwana bawrongo bathat’uthando lwam badlala ngalo (Thula Mamele) x2 Ndibeke apho uthandakhona (Thula mamele) x2 Ndiyavuma, ooooh ndiyavuma (thula mamele) x2

@alvarojneto Ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for this.

@randyprince892 Жыл бұрын

thank you guys for the help

@adamshame4727 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping out!

@janetwashburn3900 Жыл бұрын

Love this!! Spreading joy and hope during troubled times.

@351528 Жыл бұрын

I'm crying. Thank you so much!❤

@johnj4197 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@ShamieSibbs Жыл бұрын

Thank you SA You are a whole vibe ❤❤❤

@MegaDiva1999 Жыл бұрын

Any translations please ?This is so beautiful

@That90sShow Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 OK Karen

@Monkeybearr Жыл бұрын

@@That90sShow How is this a karen move? I don't think you understand how to use that word.

@smirnadeoleo4708 Жыл бұрын

@@That90sShowwow

@moneymaps123 Жыл бұрын

I used to use the name Karen in a negative way, until I worked with a lady named Karen. She was the nicest, sweetest lady. After that I never used that name negatively again. I feel bad anytime someone does use it like that. It makes me feel like they're insulting the nice lady I knew.

@seektruth5750 3 ай бұрын

@@That90sShowstop it

@mightykaytor Жыл бұрын

Thank you, lovely friends from abroad. Please stay safe.

@urban_legend. Жыл бұрын

This song means these fighters are willing to give their lives in the fight ahead.🦁⚔️🚒🇿🇦

@juliakatharinakock9812 Жыл бұрын

Do you know the name of the song?

@Mustbesophia Жыл бұрын

The name please

@Jagerleaf 7 ай бұрын

What’s the name then?

@jeremyagain Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming to my Province of Alberta to help fight fires. We appreciate you.

@Trudeauisruiningcanada Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your help

@cherbear5612 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for coming to help. Beautiful singing!! Love it, keep safe.

@jeremyburgess6366 Жыл бұрын

Someone needs to help, what is this beautiful song they are singing!?

@aunties5798 Жыл бұрын

A big thank you to South African, and Australian Firefighters for helping our Canadian Fire Firefighters. This is a very dangerous job, and we thank you to alk the Firefighters.

@ScottGlasgo Жыл бұрын

You all are amazing! Thank you for all that you do! ❤

@aprilcanadian Жыл бұрын

Thank you from Saskatchewan Canada!

@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Brave smoke jumpers.

@chiapasbella Жыл бұрын

Thank you!❤keep safe!

@deannadelmar9863 Жыл бұрын

I love this!!!! So grateful for their help.

@batmansuperman290 Жыл бұрын

can anyone please tell me whats the name of this song? i love it!!!!

@ill1JSavy Ай бұрын

Any luck lol

@jabulanimadlingoziblondes981 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@bookworm8815 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming! Please, stay safe!

@jhatcher9156 Жыл бұрын

May they & their families stay blessed. Many thanks for your sacrifice ❤🙏🇨🇦

@susanlister753 Жыл бұрын

That is very uplifting. Thank you

@sonysony18 Жыл бұрын

Bless you all, thank you very much

@emilythacker5729 11 ай бұрын

Well I’m crying. Thank you so much.

@KIMBERLYLESTER1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!❤

@dellyboiproductions5044 Жыл бұрын

✊🏾💪🏾✊🏾❤️ be safe hope u all make it back to your families

@yasmineya2173 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for all your work!! ❤

@Maatkara1000 Жыл бұрын

If there's something that differentiates African folks is the way in which music just flows through them. I still am to find something rawer and purer and truer than African music

@vlouise8503 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you. We need more singing and dancing in our culture!

@johnj4197 Жыл бұрын

Make me cry. We will remember you south Africa, next time when you need help count on canada 🇨🇦.

@alisonb5796 Жыл бұрын

Ty!!!!!

@helenk6490 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming to our province

@vat81 Жыл бұрын

African voices are truly beautiful ♥️

@Michelle-xe4ci Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@MrGorecki Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming and brinign your joy

@James-ke5sx Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is amazing. Thank you South Africa.

@AuskaDezjArdamaath Жыл бұрын

Thank you to them for coming to help Canada. ❤

@BlezzidHQ Жыл бұрын

True legends 🖤🩶❤️ much love

@emp9413 Жыл бұрын

Heroes ❤ Thank you for coming.

@WootTootZoot Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys for the help.

@imonlysleeping4491 Жыл бұрын

Best thing ive seen all day

@user-rm6ti5od2p Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help and your music! ❤ 1:08

@clonejones7955 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤ Thank-you and stay safe.

@kateschuyler4760 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. Thank you.

@elbysamuel Жыл бұрын

Thankful. ❤

@irisechavarria6147 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@canadianevenings Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@susy911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏💕 That's BEAUTIFUL and Canada loves all of you ❤️

@patriciaoxberry7490 Жыл бұрын

Prayers!♥️thank you!

@dianawood5203 Жыл бұрын

Bless you all Stay safe

@Lindapadgett Жыл бұрын

How wonderful! Thank you!

@Elizabeth-vw1vb Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!✌🇨🇦

@TheKrishmaa Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping humanity with your dedication to service! I salute you!

@ill1JSavy Ай бұрын

This is such an amazong sound.. does anyone know this particular song

@sonofsaloman1940 Жыл бұрын

Thank you my africa for showing our culture and what mean being human we keep oir standars and we r here to help but as we finish we go back to our mom africa and we r proud

@tarabouchard5811 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!