Malawi
- Language
- Chichewa
- Anthem
- Mulungu dalitsa Malawi
- Duration
- 0:52
- Status
- "Mulungu dalitsa Malawi" remains the official national anthem of Malawi today.
Malawi National Anthem History
Mulungu dalitsa Malawi
Malawi's national anthem, "Mulungu dalitsa Malawi," was selected via a competition a few months before the country gained independence in 1964. It was both composed and written by Michael-Fredrick Paul Sauka.
Malawi
Mulungu dalitsa Malawi
History timeline
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1964
A national competition was held to choose an anthem for the soon-to-be independent nation.
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1964
Michael-Fredrick Paul Sauka's composition was officially adopted as the national anthem in February.
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1964
Malawi gained independence, with "Mulungu dalitsa Malawi" serving as its national anthem.
The anthem's musical style closely resembles other southern African songs, aligning with the broader 'Eastern folk' anthem tradition.