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Remembering Rabobi: The Xhosa Spider-Man Theme Song

South Africa, do you remember the 80s Xhosa Spider-Man (Rabobi) that appeared on TV1 (now SABC 1)?

Jarrod SaundersbyJarrod Saunders
April 8, 2024
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RABOBI: THE XHOSA SPIDER-MAN THEME SONG

Most of us were forced to tune into the simulcast broadcast on the radio in order to catch The Amazing Spider-Man in English on SABC 1. For those feeling nostalgic, here is the original Xhosa Spider-Man theme song for Rabobi.

  • Xhosa Spider-Man
  • Rabobi Was A Catchy Spider-Man Theme Song
  • The Lyrics To The Rabobi Theme Song
  • Listen to the full theme song cover from Slugs of War

Xhosa Spider-Man

The ’80s were a simpler time. As a kid, five o’clock meant sprinting home from a game of cricket in the streets in order to catch The Amazing Spider-Man on TV. Unfortunately, Spidey wasn’t in English. It wasn’t in Afrikaans either. It was in Xhosa.

Thankfully, our TV (a rather large Telefunken set) allowed us to tune into the radio (which broadcasted the original English) at the same time. But not until we listened to the Spider-Man theme song in Xhosa. We had to.

Rabobi Was A Catchy Spider-Man Theme Song

Rabobi Xhosa Spider-Man Theme Song

“RAH-boo-BEE! RAH-boo-BEE!”

Rabobi was special—more special than the regular Spider-Man. Something about the dubbed theme song really captured the times. Apartheid in South Africa wasn’t abolished yet, and Rabobi was our only access to a Xhosa-speaking superhero. While Die Swart Kat will always hold a special place in my heart, it just wasn’t the same.

Today we salute Rabobi, the Xhosa Spider-Man. He might not be a real local hero, but he managed to give us hope during hopeless times.

Unfortunately, we’re unable to find the original theme song as it appeared on television. However, a band by the name of Slugs of War covered the song in 2002-2003. Still, it’s hilarious and quite catchy. You have to love lyrics like “Rabobi ba ya gona Dr . Octopus left right, iGreen Goblin uppercut KO one time!”

The Lyrics To The Rabobi Theme Song

Rabobi Rabobi yanga sizwe Rabobi
Mzeweki bo yangangana
Amanzi seko sebo tshabana
Ingozi yanga iRabobi

iYa ditswa kae ke ya gona hoa i barena ba Pita Paka yangana i High School Science Student
hao Chemistry on the higher grade

Di footswa yanga bana metsi i radioactive spida bite Baba change ya Pita Paka ke a Rabobi

Change a motwa yana iChief Whip of New York City haho duma balunga ba defenda of Truth & Justice
Hoa ya cheesa ke Rabobi

Rabobi Rabobi yanga sizwe Rabobi
Mzeweki bo yangangana
Amanzi seko sebo tshabana
Ingozi yanga iRabobi

Domafanya ba ya tsetsie iGreen Goblin baba kae iDr . Octopus Botswa iarch enemies otswa a Rabobi

Rabobi banetsa ispider sense is tingling.
Di gona yoa iGreen Goblin Dr . Octopus
Ya tokoloshi medicine, Hao!

Rabobi ba ya gona Dr . Octopus left right
iGreen Goblin uppercut KO one time

Di ya azipepe ijail
Doa peace no TRC ya New York

Rabobi, Rabobi, Rabobi, Rabobi

Listen to the full theme song cover from Slugs of War

YouTube video

Kids today will never understand. The Xhosa Spider-Man (Rabobi) is the stuff of legend.

Tell us, do you remember the Rabobi Spider-Man theme song? Also, check out our list of 5 iconic songs from superhero movies.

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About the Author: Jarrod Saunders

Jarrod Saunders is a Cape Town-based creative and founder of Fortress of Solitude, with over 20 years in film, gaming, and pop culture. He’s directed award-winning movies, built entertainment sites, and somehow still finds time to watch 500 films a year. Also: sneakerhead and part-time superhero.

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Comments 15

  1. Wayne Andrew Pretorius says:
    8 years ago

    Neville Carlos Schreüder

    Reply
  2. Trevor Macupe says:
    8 years ago

    That is not Xhosa.

    Reply
  3. Reza Adam says:
    8 years ago

    Ivan Lodico Oelofse

    Reply
    • Ivan Lodico Oelofse says:
      8 years ago

      I saw this last night as well hahahha

      Reply
  4. Kevin James King says:
    8 years ago

    Heike Langhans

    Reply
  5. Thando A Shabalala says:
    8 years ago

    Tasneem Allybokus

    Reply
  6. Rowen Bennett says:
    8 years ago

    Keagan Moodley

    Reply
    • Keagan Moodley says:
      8 years ago

      LMFAO!!!

      Reply
  7. Brett Paikin says:
    8 years ago

    Lorne King always reminds me of you

    Reply
  8. Conrad Stoltz says:
    8 years ago

    I remember it very well! Giving my age away but…. Rabobi rabobi….

    Reply
  9. Barry Van Der Merwe says:
    8 years ago

    Kenan Barends

    Reply
  10. Mathew Wilson says:
    8 years ago

    My mate at work has a Rabobi t-shirt, love it!

    Reply
  11. Gerhardus Lourens Fella says:
    8 years ago

    Stuck in my head for the next week. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Fortress of Solitude says:
      8 years ago

      Always a pleasure

      Reply
  12. Evert van Staaden says:
    8 years ago

    I had a t-shirt from I bought at Big Blue, with spider-man’s face, and Rabobi written underneath it.

    Reply

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