CA Country Anthems

Uganda National Anthem History

Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty

Uganda's national anthem, "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!", was composed by George Kakoma after an initial contest failed to find a suitable anthem. It was selected in July 1962, shortly before the nation gained independence.

Uganda Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty

Uganda

Language
English
Anthem
Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty
Duration
0:44
Status
Adopted on independence in 1962, "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!" remains Uganda's national anthem today.

History timeline

  1. Pre-1962

    A committee was formed to select national symbols, and a contest was held for a national anthem.

  2. 1962

    After the initial contest failed to yield a suitable composition, George Kakoma was commissioned to compose an anthem.

  3. July 1962

    Kakoma composed the anthem within a day, and it was declared the winner a few months before independence.

  4. October 9, 1962

    The anthem, "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!", was officially adopted upon the country's independence.

At just nine measures in length, "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty!" is one of the shortest national anthems in the world.