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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 ...
Chorus Jumuiya Yetu sote tuilinde Tuwajibike tuimarike Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu Idumu Jumuiya yetu Ee Mungu twaomba ulinde Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki
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The commission responsible for its creation included five members and was headed by the Kenya Music Adviser. The anthem was based on a traditional tune sung by Pokomo mothers to their children. [1] "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu" is notable for being one of the first national anthems to be specifically commissioned.
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Tanzanian Ngoma group. Ngoma (Bantu, meaning dance, drum, and celebration) [4] [5] is an East and Southern African style of music, dance, and instruments, however in Tanzania, and other Swahili areas, also refers to events such as celebrations, rituals, or significant event in life such as giving birth or the passing of a loved one.
"Jambo Bwana" by Them Mushrooms was a huge commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies between 1982 and 1987 and getting platinum certification in Kenya. As a consequence of this popularity, many other bands covered the songs, in some cases with a similar success; the version by Safari Sound Band, in particular, is one of the most played songs in tourist venues in East Africa. [4]
The song was the official anthem for the African National Congress during the apartheid era and was a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement. [7] For decades during the apartheid regime it was considered by many to be the unofficial national anthem of South Africa, representing the suffering of the oppressed masses.