Somalia
- Language
- Somali
- Anthem
- Qolobaa Calankeed
- Duration
- 1:06
- Status
- “Qolobaa Calankeed” remains the national anthem of Somalia, having been adopted in 2012 following a period of national instability.
Somalia National Anthem History
Qolobaa Calankeed
The song "Qolobaa Calankeed" was originally composed in 1955 to celebrate the Somali flag, which first flew in 1954. After a period of governmental instability, it was officially adopted as Somalia's national anthem in 2012.
Somalia
Qolobaa Calankeed
History timeline
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1954
Somalia's flag was first flown as a symbol of the Somali people.
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1955
The song “Qolobaa Calankeed” was written to celebrate the adoption of the Somali flag.
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2012
Proclaimed as Somalia’s new national anthem in the August 1 constitution, marking a break from the past.
The song "Qolobaa Calankeed" was originally written to celebrate the adoption of the Somali flag in 1955, predating Somalia's independence by five years.