Burundi Bwacu (Kirundi pronunciation: ; Our Burundi) is the national anthem of Burundi.
Written in the Kirundi language by a group of writers led by Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja, a Catholic priest, and composed by Marc Barengayabo, it was adopted upon independence in 1962.
English: Our Burundi | |
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National anthem of Burundi | |
Lyrics | Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja and some others |
Music | Marc Barengayabo |
Adopted | 1962 |
Audio sample | |
Instrumental version |
Kirundi original | Kirundi original (with tonal diacritics – utwâtuzo) | IPA transcription |
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Burundi bwacu, Burundi buhire, | Burŭndi bwâcu, Burŭndi buhĭre, | [bu.ɾúː.ndi bɡá.t͡ʃu bu.ɾúː.ndi bu.híː.ɾe] |
French translation | English translation |
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Cher Burundi, ô doux pays, | Our Burundi, gentle country, |
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