The Rwanda national anthem, “Rwanda Nziza,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Kinyarwanda.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Rwanda Nziza
- Written Date: 2001
- Lyricist: Faustin Murigo
- Composer: Jean-Bosco Hashakaimana
- Official Adoption Date: 2001
Original Lyrics in Kinyarwanda
Rwanda nziza Gihugu cyacu
Wuje imisozi, ibiyaga n’ibirunga,
Ngobyi iduhetse gahorane ishya.
Reka tukurate tukuvuge ibigwi.
Wowe utubeshaho tukaguhesha ishema.
[Refrain:]
Rwanda nziza dukunda.
Gihugu cyacu cy’imisozi igihumbi,
Kirambe igihe cyose,
Abanyarwanda turaguharanira.
Urugero rwiza, rukaba imena
Ruhore ruhora iteka amahoro.
Rwanda nziza gihugu cyacu.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Rwanda national anthem English version. “Rwanda Nziza” reflects the pride and unity of Rwanda. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Beautiful Rwanda, our country
Full of mountains, lakes and volcanoes,
Motherland that keeps us always
May you be happy and may we always praise you.
You who provides for us, we honour you.
[Refrain:]
Beautiful Rwanda, we love you.
Country of a thousand hills,
May you live long,
Rwandans, we strive for you.
Exemplary nation, let it be renowned
May it always, forever have peace.
Beautiful Rwanda, our country.
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