CA Country Anthems

Comoros National Anthem History

Udzima wa ya Masiwa

Comoros adopted "Udzima wa ya Masiwa" as its national anthem in 1978, a few years after gaining independence and following a change in power. Its lyrics reflect the nation's claim to four islands, including Mayotte, which remains under French control.

Comoros Udzima wa ya Masiwa

Comoros

Language
Comorian
Anthem
Udzima wa ya Masiwa
Duration
1:37
Status
"Udzima wa ya Masiwa" continues to be the national anthem of Comoros, asserting the nation's territorial claim over four islands.

History timeline

  1. 1975

    Comoros achieved independence from colonial rule.

  2. 1978

    Following a coup and change in power, "Udzima wa ya Masiwa" was adopted as the national anthem.

  3. 1978

    Saïd Hachim Sidi Abdérémane is credited as the lyricist for the newly adopted anthem.

Both the current and former anthems mention four Comoros islands, but only three are internationally recognized as France still controls Mayotte (Maori/Maoré).