Nyakallang May 2026

The sun was just beginning to dip behind the jagged peaks of the Maloti Mountains, casting long, golden fingers across the village of Leribe. In a small house at the edge of the plateau, Mmamotsamai sat on a low wooden stool, her hands dusty from the day’s harvest.

For more on the musical heritage of this theme, you can explore the Nyakallang Challenge on TikTok or listen to contemporary versions by artists like Lebo Sekgobela on YouTube. Nyakallang

In Sesotho, translates to "Rejoice," a central theme in many Southern African gospel hymns—most notably Sefela sa Sione No. 67 , "Nyakallang lefatsheng lohle" ("Rejoice, all the earth"). The sun was just beginning to dip behind