CA Country Anthems

Eritrea National Anthem History

Ertra, Ertra, Ertra · ኤርትራ ኤርትራ ኤርትራ

Eritrea's national anthem, 'Ertra, Ertra, Ertra,' was officially adopted in 1993, marking the nation's independence following a significant 30-year war. Solomon Tsehaye Beraki is credited as its lyricist.

Eritrea Ertra, Ertra, Ertra

Eritrea

Language
Tigrinya
Anthem
Ertra, Ertra, Ertra
Duration
1:59
Status
Today, 'Ertra, Ertra, Ertra' serves as Eritrea's official national anthem, symbolizing its independence and national identity.

History timeline

  1. 1961

    The Eritrean War of Independence against Ethiopia reportedly begins.

  2. 1993

    Eritrea officially gains independence from Ethiopia after a protracted 30-year conflict.

  3. 1993

    The national anthem, 'Ertra, Ertra, Ertra,' is adopted for the newly independent nation.

Unusually for a national anthem, the composer of 'Ertra, Ertra, Ertra' is officially listed as 'N/A,' with only the lyricist explicitly named.