- South Sudan Oyee!
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South Sudan Oyee!
National anthem of
South Sudan
Music Students and teachers of Juba University, 2011[1] Adopted 2011 "South Sudan Oyee!" is the national anthem of South Sudan. The anthem was selected by the South Sudan National Anthem Committee[citation needed] of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement[2] following the launch of a competition to find a national anthem in August 2010. This preceded the independence referendum in January 2011 that led to South Sudan becoming a sovereign state on 9 July 2011.[3] "Oyee!" is translated as "Hooray!"[1]
Contents
Lyrics[4]
South Sudan Oyee!
- Oh God,
- We praise and glorify You
- for Your grace on South Sudan,
- Land of great abundance
- uphold us united in peace and harmony.
- Oh motherland,
- we rise raising flag with the guiding star
- and sing songs of freedom with joy,
- for justice, liberty and prosperity
- shall forever more reign.
- Oh great patriots,
- let us stand up in silence and respect,
- saluting our martyrs whose blood
- cemented our national foundation,
- we vow to protect our Nation
- Oh God, bless South Sudan.
History
The committee received 49 entries for the anthem.[5] The working title was "Land of Cush". The music was composed by students and teachers of Juba University.[1]
"Land of Cush"
- 1
- Oh God!
- We praise and glorify you,
- For your grace upon Cush.
- The land of great warriors,
- And origin of world's civilizations.
- 2
- Oh Cush!
- Arise and shine, raise your flag with the guiding star,
- And sings songs of freedom with joy.
- For peace, liberty and justice
- Shall forever more reign.
- So Lord!
- Bless South Sudan!
- 3
- Oh black warriors
- Let us stand up in silence and respect.
- Saluting millions of martyrs whose blood
- Cemented our national foundation
- We vow to protect our nation.
- 4
- Oh Eden!
- Land of milk and honey and hardworking people
- Uphold us united in peace and harmony
- The Nile, valleys, forests and mountains
- Shall be our sources of our joy and pride!
- So Lord!
- Bless South Sudan![citation needed]
Another version
- Oh God, Oh God, Oh God, Oh God, Oh God!
- We praise and glorify you
- For your grace upon Cush,
- The land of great warriors
- And origin of world's civilization.
- Oh Cush! Oh Cush!
- Arise, shine, raise your flag with the guiding star
- And sing songs of freedom with joy,
- For peace, liberty and justice
- Shall forever more reign.
- So Lord bless South Sudan!
- So Lord bless South Sudan!
- Oh black warriors! Oh black Oh black warriors!
- Let's stand up in silence and respect,
- Saluting millions of martyrs whose
- Blood cemented our national foundation.
- We vow We vow to protect our nation.
- Oh Eden! Oh Eden!
- Land of milk and honey and hardworking people,
- Uphold us united in peace and harmony.
- The Nile, valleys, forests and mountains
- Shall be our sources of joy and pride.
- So Lord bless South Sudan!
- So Lord bless South Sudan!
- So Lord bless South Sudan!
- So Lord bless South Sudan![citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c Martell, Peter (11 January 2011). "A song for south Sudan: Writing a new national anthem". BBC News. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12164171. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ http://nationalanthems.me/south-sudan-south-sudan-oyee/
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10889886
- ^ http://www.goss.org/
- ^ http://www.talkofsudan.com/opinions/item/5126-south-sudan-national-anthem-the-land-of-cush
See also
- Flag of South Sudan
- Coat of arms of South Sudan
External links
- South Sudan National Anthem
- First, second and third placed entries for the national anthem competition
- Anthem competition entries
- Overview of the anthem's history and details
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