Rwanda Nziza

Rwanda Nziza

English: Beautiful Rwanda
National anthem of  Rwanda
Lyrics	Faustin Murigo, 199?
Music	Jean-Bosco Hashakaimana
Adopted	2002[1]
Music sample
Rwanda Nziza (Instrumental)

"Rwanda Nziza" (Kinyarwanda: [ɾɡwɑːndɑ nziːzɑ́], Beautiful Rwanda) has been the national anthem of Rwanda since January 1, 2002.^[1] It replaced Rwanda Rwacu, which had been the national anthem since 1962.^[1]

The lyrics are as follows:^[2]

Kinyarwanda lyrics	French lyrics	English translation
Rwanda nziza Gihugu cyacu Wuje imisozi, ibiyaga n'ibirunga Ngobyi iduhetse gahorane ishya. Reka tukurate tukuvuge ibigwi Wowe utubumbiye hamwe twese Abanyarwanda uko watubyaye Berwa, sugira, singizwa iteka. Horana Imana, murage mwiza Ibyo tugukesha ntibishyikirwa; Umuco dusangiye uraturanga Ururimi rwacu rukaduhuza Ubwenge, umutima,amaboko yacu Nibigukungahaze bikwiye Nuko utere imbere ubutitsa. Abakurambere b'intwari Bitanze batizigama Baraguhanga uvamo ubukombe Utsinda ubukoroni na mpatsibihugu Byayogoje Afurika yose None uraganje mu bwigenge Tubukomeyeho uko turi twese. Komeza imihigo Rwanda dukunda Duhagurukiye kukwitangira Ngo amahoro asabe mu bagutuye Wishyire wizane muri byose Urangwe n'ishyaka, utere imbere Uhamye umubano n'amahanga yose Maze ijabo ryawe riguhe ijambo.	Rwanda, notre beau et cher pays Paré de collines, de lacs et de volcans Mère-patrie, sois toujours comblée de bonheur Nous tous tes enfants: Abanyarwanda Chantons ton éclat et proclamons tes hauts faits Toi, Giron maternel de nous tous Sois à jamais admiré, prospère et couvert d’éloges. Précieux héritage, que Dieu te protège Tu nous as comblés de biens inestimables Notre culture commune nous identifie Notre unique langue nous unifie Que notre intelligence, notre conscience et nos forces Te comblent de richesses diversifiées Pour un développement sans cesse renouvelé. Nos valeureux aïeux Se sont donnés corps et âmes Jusqu’à faire de toi une grande Nation Tu as eu raison du joug colonialo-impérialiste Qui a dévasté l’Afrique tout entière Et te voici aise de ton indépendance souveraine Acquis que sans cesse nous défendrons. Maintiens ce cap, Rwanda bien-aimé Debout, nous nous engageons pour toi Afin que la paix règne dans tout le pays Que tu sois libre de toute entrave Que ta détermination engage le progrès Qu’excellent tes relations avec tous les pays Et qu’enfin ta fierté te vaille estime.	Rwanda, our beautiful and dear country Adorned of hills, lakes and volcanoes Motherland, would be always filled of happiness Us all your children: Abanyarwanda Let us sing your glare and proclaim your high facts You, maternal bosom of us all Would be admired forever, prosperous and cover of praises. Invaluable heritage, that God protects to you You filled us priceless goods Our common culture identifies us Our single language unifies us That our intelligence, our conscience and our forces Fill you with varied riches For an unceasingly renewed development. Our valorous ancestors Gave themselves bodies and souls As far as making you a big nation You overcame the colonial-imperialistic yoke That has devastated Africa entirely And has your joy of your sovereign independence Acquired that constantly we will defend. Maintain this cape, beloved Rwanda, Standing, we commit for you So that peace reigns countrywide That you are free of all hindrance That your determination hires progress That you have excellent relations with all countries And that finally your pride is worth your esteem.

Notes and references

1. afrol News (2002-01-02). "Rwanda gets new flag, national anthem and coat of arms". Retrieved 2011-03-11.
2. Republic of Rwanda. "about Rwanda". National Symbols. Retrieved 2011-03-11.

External links

• Rwanda: Rwanda Nziza - Audio of the national anthem of Rwanda, with information and lyrics
• US Navy Band MP3 File