Wimbo wa Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki
English: East African Community anthem | |
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Official anthem of East African Community | |
Also known as | "Jumuiya Yetu" (English: "Our Community") |
Lyrics | Collectively |
Music | John Mugango, 2010 |
Adopted | 2010; 14 years ago (2010) |
"Wimbo wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki" or "Jumuiya Yetu" (English: "East African Community anthem") is the official anthem of the East African Community.[1][2] It is a Swahili language hymn.
Etymology
The word Jumuiya in Swahili means community and its title therefore translates as "East African Community anthem".
History
"Wimbo wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki" was composed by Richard Khadambi in 2010[3]
Lyrics
Swahili | Literal English translation [4] |
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Chorus | Chorus |
See also
References
- ^ Otto, Alex (October 9, 2018). "East African Community Anthem a Hurdle for Ugandans". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ Kilonzo, Eunice (July 28, 2016). "Public Institutions to Hoist EAC Flag, Sing Anthem". Daily Nation.
- ^ Diaspora, Messenger. "EAST AFRICAN ANTHEM TO BE SANG IN KENYAN SCHOOLS", Diaspora Messenger, Nairobi, 20 March 2020. Retrieved on 21 March 2020.
- ^ Byamukama, Dora (February 9, 2011). "EAC Anthem adopted". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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