'neath Africa's Sunny Skies 1931

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Full title reads: "Inanda. 'Neath Africa's Sunny Skies. Shembe - Natal's famous prophet - leads followers in annual Thanksgiving service."

Inanda, Natal, Southern Africa.

Various shots of Natal tribesmen (described as Zulus) doing traditional dance.

Shot of Shembe, wearing...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12670
Sort Number:
31/071
Time in/Out:
01:27:03:00 / 01:28:27:00
Canister:
31/71
Film ID:
865.17
Issue Date:
03/09/1931

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  • Iam amazed at this historical video recording. Is this a preview or a full recording.

    In fact Iam a member of this church and Iam of the view that the stills here can make viewing pleasure in a Library gallery

    Thanks and regards

    Xolani (Mr)

    Sbangani 29th May 2012

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