Mother Struggles Helping Baby Girl Learn the National Anthem: Pronunciation Issues Has SA Laughing
- An adorable TikTok video captures a little South African girl trying to learn the national anthem
- The heartwarming clip shows her struggling to pronounce the words, bringing laughter and joy
- Mom explains that their home language is not part of the national anthem, making it a little tricky
- Mzansi embraces the child's efforts, celebrating the charm of innocence and cultural pride
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In a heartwarming and endearing TikTok video, a little South African girl's earnest attempt to learn the national anthem has captured the hearts of many.
Source: TikTok
It is no small task to learn the SA national anthem as it has five languages in it, which require a lot of different pronunciations.
A little girl learns SA national anthem
In the video, shared by user @kegaogetswemalahlela, the young child is seen sitting with her mother, who patiently guides her through the lyrics of South Africa's national anthem. What makes the video particularly charming is the child's adorable struggle to pronounce the words correctly, resulting in laughter and a beautiful display of cultural pride.
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As the video begins, the little girl sits with a determined expression, ready to learn and recite her country's anthem. Her mother lovingly encourages her, helping her navigate through the lyrics. However, the pronunciation proves to be a challenge for the young learner. Shame she tried so hard.
Take a look:
Mom shares inside information
Briefly News spoke to the mom to find out why this is challenging for baby girl and if the school gave the homework. Turns out, Sepedi is their home language, and while seSotho is part of the national anthem, Sepedi is not.
"My home language is Sepedi (Northern Sotho), and yes, we have been asked to assist them in learning it for assessment at school."
Mzansi people have a good laugh
Viewers from all corners of Mzansi have embraced this TikTok video, showering it with love and laughter. They celebrate the child's charming innocence and her mother's patient guidance.
Read some of the funny comments:
@Brownskinbella was finished:
“ Leloka.... Seshwapha..... ”
@Yuané shared:
“Me in third grade when I found out my grandma lied to me and Shosholoza isn't our national anthem (I was homeschooled).”
@therealneo_m laughed:
“Please when she said, ‘we'll try again tomorrow’ ”
@Bree_October19 said:
“How mommy is keeping a straight face because nna I can't at this point I believe I'm gonna be a bad teacher ”
South African toddler sings Nkosi Sikekel' iAfrika in TikTok video, Mzansi's hearts won over
In related news, Briefly News reported that the national anthem is one of South Africa's most significant points of pride, so when we see a little child singing it, our hearts burst out with happiness.
This was the case when the most adorable little angel sang Nkosi Sikeleli Africa, and his cuteness just melted so many hearts they didn't care that he botched the lyrics.
@hesti_highlights, his mother, posted the video on her TikTok account, which went tremendously viral. In the footage, the young man, a true soldier of note, is wearing the Springbok jersey to support the South African rugby team at the World Cup in France.
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Source: Briefly News
