Jabulani
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Jabulani is a Zulu
word meaning "rejoice". It is often used as a first name, and in that context is often shortened to "Jabu".
Zulu language
Zulu is the language of the Zulu people with about 10 million speakers, the vast majority of whom live in South Africa. Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa as well as being understood by over 50% of the population...
word meaning "rejoice". It is often used as a first name, and in that context is often shortened to "Jabu".
People
- Jabulani DubazanaJabulani DubazanaJabulani Frederick Mwelase Dubazana was a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a South African choral group founded in 1960 - and still led - by close friend Joseph Shabalala....
, a vocalist from Ladysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards... - Jabulani SibandaJabulani SibandaJabulani Sibanda is the chairman of Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association , an organization originally comprising all the veterans that fought during the Second Chimurenga or Zimbabwe War of Liberation which ended in 1979. Sibanda was 9 years old at that time. Under his leadership...
, a Zimbabwean war veteran leader - Jabu MoleketiJabu MoleketiJabulani "Jabu" Moleketi was Deputy Minister of Finance in the Cabinet of South Africa of President Thabo Mbeki, from 2004 to 2008....
, a South African politician - Jabulani MalulekeJabulani MalulekeJabulani Maluleke is a South African football midfielder. He currently plays for the Premier Soccer League club Supersport United.-External links:* at absapremiership.co.za...
, a South African footballer
Songs
Several artists have composed songs called Jabulani. They include:- Jabulani by Ladysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black MambazoLadysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards...
- Jabulani by PJ PowersPJ PowersPenelope Jane Dunlop also known as PJ Powers or Thandeka has enjoyed a highly successful musical career in South Africa spanning more than 15 years. P.J. Powers has recorded 15 albums and is well known for her UK chart hit "World In Union" in 1995.-Early life and career:Penelope was born in...
- Jabulani Africa, a gospelGospel musicGospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
song by Fini de Gersigny
Other
- Adidas JabulaniAdidas JabulaniThe Jabulani is an Association football ball manufactured by Adidas. It was the official match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The ball is made from eight spherically molded panels and has a textured surface intended to improve aerodynamics...
, the match ball used in the 2010 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World CupThe 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, held in South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...