Burundi
- Language
- Kirundi
- Anthem
- Burundi bwacu
- Duration
- 2:09
- Status
- "Burundi Bwâcu" remains the official national anthem of Burundi, sung in both Kirundi and French.
Burundi National Anthem History
Burundi bwacu
"Burundi Bwâcu" was written by a group led by Catholic priest Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja and composed by Marc Barengayabo. It was adopted as Burundi's national anthem in June 1962 upon its independence.
Burundi
Burundi bwacu
History timeline
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Pre-1962
Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja, a Catholic priest, leads a group in writing the anthem's lyrics.
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Pre-1962
Marc Barengayabo composes the music for "Burundi Bwâcu."
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1962
"Burundi Bwâcu" is officially adopted as the national anthem upon Burundi gaining independence.
The lyrics for "Burundi Bwâcu" were penned by a group of writers led by Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja, who was a Catholic priest.