In the heart of the land where the sun rises,
The Xhosa people weave their tales,
Of ancestors, warriors, and sacred ties,
In valleys where the spirit never fails.

The rhythm of the drum speaks their truth,
Echoing through mountains and streams,
Songs of wisdom passed from elder to youth,
In the glow of the fire’s warm beams.

Fields of maize and cattle grazing wide,
Mark the essence of their daily strife,
Community and culture side by side,
Binding in the fabric of Xhosa life.

The spirit endures through joy and pain,
In dances and rituals, they find their grace,
A tapestry of resilience in every vein,
A legacy of unity in every face.