The word Mungu in Swahili means God and its title, therefore, translates as "God bless Africa".
Historyedit
"Mungu ibariki Afrika" was translated and became the state anthem of Tanganyika. It was essentially assigned to Enoch Sontonga, who died in 1905. "Mungu ibariki Afrika" used the tune to "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" with a Swahili translation of the words. It is not known who composed the lyrics, but it is known that it was Samuel Mqhayi and Enoch Sontonga who created the early versions used by the African National Congress.[2]
Swahili translationedit
It was first performed in Swahili at a ceremony on 8 December 1961 following the independence of Tanganyika from the British Empire. "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was composed to replace the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen", as the national anthem of Tanganyika.[3] This made Tanganyika the first African nation to adopt the tune of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" as its national anthem.[4] In 1964, Tanganyika formed a union with Zanzibar, which created the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar (later renamed to Tanzania). The newly united country adopted "Mungu ibariki Afrika" as its national anthem instead of Zanzibar's anthem.[4] Tanzania's use of "Mungu ibariki Afrika" led the way for other African countries such as Zimbabwe; Ciskei and Transkei adopted "Nkosi Sikelel' Afrika", in parts, as their national anthems. South Africa, where the song comes from, uses only some of the words, Zambia uses only the tune and other countries have now abandoned its use.[2] "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was inspired by the African National Congress's (ANC) use of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa") as its party song after its use at Ohlange High School. The ANC party anthem led to "Mungu ibariki Afrika" being selected as the national anthem of Tanzania.[5][6][7] "Mungu ibariki Afrika" is also used as a hymn requesting Tanzania remain united and independent.[8]
Tanganyika, and later Tanzania, had concerns about religious unrest between Christians and Muslims after independence. This was because of Christian references in government proceedings and official oaths. The wording of "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was intended to help offset this by being inclusive of the different religious views.[9]
"Mungu ibariki Afrika" is sung daily at Tanzanian schools. A circular issued in 1998 by the nation's Commissioner of Education recommended the singing of the national anthem as a way to promote patriotism in Tanzania's youth.[10]
In 2007, a legal issue arose over the anthem, after students who were members of the Jehovah's Witnesses refused to sing the song at their primary and secondary schools in Mbozi District, Mbeya Region. Five students were expelled from school, and 122 others received other forms of discipline for their refusal.[10] They objected to singing the anthem because they believed it suggested obeisance to the flag of Tanzania before God.[11] On 2 December 2010, the High Court of Tanzania ruled that the schools' disciplinary actions were appropriate.[10][11] The Court of Appeal of Tanzania overturned that ruling on 12 July 2013, indicating that the disciplinary action taken by the school was unlawful and stating that there was no obligation to sing the national anthem in Tanzanian law.[11]
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^Taylor, James (1963). The Political Development of Tanganyika. Stanford University Press. p. 217. ISBN0804701474.
^ abPritchett, Bev (2007). Tanzania in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 69. ISBN978-0822585718.
^. Thabombekifoundation.org.za. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
^. History Matters. Archived from the original on 30 January 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
^Heale, Jay (2010). Tanzania. Marshall Cavendish. p. 116. ISBN978-0761434177.
^Mugini, Jacob (2013). . The Foundation. The Foundation for Civil Society (July–September 2013). Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
^Freider, Ludwig (1999). Church and State in Tanzania: Aspects of Changing in Relationships, 1961-1994. BRILL. p. 56. ISBN9004115064.
^ abc"Tanzania: Dons Fault Court Over Suspension of Students (Page 1 of 2)". allAfrica.com. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
^ abcKibakaya, Esther (18 August 2013). "How much of our religion must we bring to school?". The Citizen. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
^. Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. 1 March 2022. Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
^ ab"The National symbols". Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Rome. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
^. Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
External linksedit
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Mungu ibariki Afrika English God bless Africa is the national anthem of Tanzania It is a Swahili language version of Enoch Sontonga s popular hymn Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika 1 Mungu ibariki AfrikaEnglish God Bless AfricaNational anthem of TanzaniaAlso known asMungu ibariki Tanzania English God Bless Tanzania LyricsCollectivelyMusicEnoch Sontonga 1897Adopted1961 63 years ago 1961 Audio sample source source track track track U S Navy Band instrumental version one verse filehelp Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 2 1 Swahili translation 3 Lyrics 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksEtymology editThe word Mungu in Swahili means God and its title therefore translates as God bless Africa History edit Mungu ibariki Afrika was translated and became the state anthem of Tanganyika It was essentially assigned to Enoch Sontonga who died in 1905 Mungu ibariki Afrika used the tune to Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika with a Swahili translation of the words It is not known who composed the lyrics but it is known that it was Samuel Mqhayi and Enoch Sontonga who created the early versions used by the African National Congress 2 Swahili translation edit It was first performed in Swahili at a ceremony on 8 December 1961 following the independence of Tanganyika from the British Empire Mungu ibariki Afrika was composed to replace the British national anthem God Save the Queen as the national anthem of Tanganyika 3 This made Tanganyika the first African nation to adopt the tune of Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika as its national anthem 4 In 1964 Tanganyika formed a union with Zanzibar which created the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar later renamed to Tanzania The newly united country adopted Mungu ibariki Afrika as its national anthem instead of Zanzibar s anthem 4 Tanzania s use of Mungu ibariki Afrika led the way for other African countries such as Zimbabwe Ciskei and Transkei adopted Nkosi Sikelel Afrika in parts as their national anthems South Africa where the song comes from uses only some of the words Zambia uses only the tune and other countries have now abandoned its use 2 Mungu ibariki Afrika was inspired by the African National Congress s ANC use of Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika God Bless Africa as its party song after its use at Ohlange High School The ANC party anthem led to Mungu ibariki Afrika being selected as the national anthem of Tanzania 5 6 7 Mungu ibariki Afrika is also used as a hymn requesting Tanzania remain united and independent 8 Tanganyika and later Tanzania had concerns about religious unrest between Christians and Muslims after independence This was because of Christian references in government proceedings and official oaths The wording of Mungu ibariki Afrika was intended to help offset this by being inclusive of the different religious views 9 Mungu ibariki Afrika is sung daily at Tanzanian schools A circular issued in 1998 by the nation s Commissioner of Education recommended the singing of the national anthem as a way to promote patriotism in Tanzania s youth 10 In 2007 a legal issue arose over the anthem after students who were members of the Jehovah s Witnesses refused to sing the song at their primary and secondary schools in Mbozi District Mbeya Region Five students were expelled from school and 122 others received other forms of discipline for their refusal 10 They objected to singing the anthem because they believed it suggested obeisance to the flag of Tanzania before God 11 On 2 December 2010 the High Court of Tanzania ruled that the schools disciplinary actions were appropriate 10 11 The Court of Appeal of Tanzania overturned that ruling on 12 July 2013 indicating that the disciplinary action taken by the school was unlawful and stating that there was no obligation to sing the national anthem in Tanzanian law 11 Lyrics editSwahili lyrics 12 13 IPA transcription a English translation 13 14 I Mungu ibariki Afrika Wabariki Viongozi wake Hekima Umoja na Amani Hizi ni ngao zetu Afrika na watu wake Kiitikio ya kwanza Ibariki Afrika Ibariki Afrika Tubariki watoto wa Afrika II Mungu ibariki Tanzania Dumisha uhuru na Umoja Wake kwa Waume na Watoto Mungu Ibariki Tanzania na watu wake Kiitikio ya pili Ibariki Tanzania Ibariki Tanzania Tubariki watoto wa Tanzania 1 mu ᵑɡu i ɓɑ ri ki ɑ fri kɑ wɑ ɓɑ ri ki vi ɔ ᵑɡɔ zi wɑ kɛ hɛ ki mɑ u mɔ ʄɑ nɑ ɑ mɑ ni hi zi ni ᵑɡɑ ɔ zɛ tu ɑ fri kɑ nɑ wɑ tu wɑ kɛ kiː ti ki ɔ jɑ kwɑ ⁿzɑ i ɓɑ ri ki ɑ fri kɑ i ɓɑ ri ki ɑ fri kɑ tu ɓɑ ri ki wɑ tɔ tɔ wɑ ɑ fri kɑ 2 mu ᵑɡu i ɓɑ ri ki tɑ ⁿzɑ ni ɑ ɗu mi ʃɑ u hu ru nɑ u mɔ ʄɑ wɑ kɛ kwɑ wɑ u mɛ nɑ wɑ tɔ tɔ mu ᵑɡu i ɓɑ ri ki tɑ ⁿzɑ ni ɑ nɑ wɑ tu wɑ kɛ kiː ti ki ɔ jɑ pi li i ɓɑ ri ki tɑ ⁿzɑ ni ɑ i ɓɑ ri ki tɑ ⁿzɑ ni ɑ tu ɓɑ ri ki wɑ tɔ tɔ wɑ tɑ ⁿzɑ ni ɑ I God bless Africa Bless its leaders Wisdom unity and peace These are our shields Africa and its peopleChorus I Bless Africa Bless Africa Bless us the children of AfricaII God bless Tanzania Grant eternal freedom and unity To its women men and children God bless Tanzania and its peopleChorus II Bless Tanzania Bless Tanzania Bless us the children of TanzaniaNotes edit See Help IPA Swahili and Swahili language Phonology References edit Lyimo Karl 21 March 1990 National symbols What happened to the giraffe The Citizen Archived from the original on 24 July 2018 Retrieved 18 June 2014 a b Tanzania Mungu ibariki Afrika NationalAnthems info Retrieved 20 June 2014 Taylor James 1963 The Political Development of Tanganyika Stanford University Press p 217 ISBN 0804701474 a b Pritchett Bev 2007 Tanzania in Pictures Twenty First Century Books p 69 ISBN 978 0822585718 Address of the Patron of the TMF Thabo Mbeki at the University of Dar es Salaam in honour of the Centenary of the ANC 22 November 2012 Thabombekifoundation org za Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 18 June 2014 A Tribute To Enoch Sontonga Nkosi Sikelel I Afrika History Matters Archived from the original on 30 January 2014 Retrieved 20 June 2014 Heale Jay 2010 Tanzania Marshall Cavendish p 116 ISBN 978 0761434177 Mugini Jacob 2013 FCS enables multitudes to participate in draft constitution discussion The Foundation The Foundation for Civil Society July September 2013 Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 19 June 2014 Freider Ludwig 1999 Church and State in Tanzania Aspects of Changing in Relationships 1961 1994 BRILL p 56 ISBN 9004115064 a b c Tanzania Dons Fault Court Over Suspension of Students Page 1 of 2 allAfrica com 17 June 2013 Retrieved 19 June 2014 a b c Kibakaya Esther 18 August 2013 How much of our religion must we bring to school The Citizen Retrieved 22 June 2014 Tovuti Kuu ya Serikali Wimbo wa Taifa Government of the United Republic of Tanzania 1 March 2022 Archived from the original on 1 March 2022 Retrieved 21 March 2022 a b The National symbols Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in Rome Retrieved 21 March 2022 Tanzania Government Portal National Anthem Government of the United Republic of Tanzania 28 October 2020 Archived from the original on 28 October 2020 Retrieved 21 March 2022 External links editTanzania Mungu ibariki Afrika Audio of the national anthem of Tanzania with information and lyrics archive link Himnuszok Mungu ibariki Afrika National anthem of Tanzania MIDI Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mungu ibariki Afrika amp oldid 1193783797, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
