Umodja Wa Massiwa
National anthem of the Comoros
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"Umodja wa Massiwa"[2] (Comorian for "The Union of the Islands") is the national anthem of the Comoros. Adopted in 1978,[3] it was written by Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane, who also composed the music with Kamildine Abdallah.[4]: 117
| English: The Union of the Islands | |
|---|---|
National anthem of the Comoros | |
| Also known as | Udzima wa ya Masiwa (English: The Union of the Great Islands[1]) |
| Lyrics | Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane |
| Music | Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane and Kamildine Abdallah |
| Adopted | 1978 |
| Preceded by | "Ungwana" |
| Audio sample | |
"Udzima wa ya Masiwa" played by the US Navy Band (instrumental) | |
The spelling of the title is inconsistent.[5] In the 1978 Constitution, it was written "Ouzima wa Massiwa";[6] in 1992, "Udzima Wa Masiwa";[7] and in 2001, "Umodja Wa Masiwa".[8] Currently, with the revisions of 2009 and 2013, it is written: "Umodja Wa Massiwa".[9]
History
The anthem replaced a previous anthem titled "Ungwana" ("Liberty"), also known as "Comor Masiwa Mane" ("Four Comorian Islands"),[10] adopted in 1976 under the Ali Soilih administration following a competition won by writer and musician Abou Chihabi.[11] It was used until 1978,[3] when a coup by Ahmed Abdallah and Bob Denard took place.
Mayotte, while claimed by the Comoros but under French administration, is also mentioned in the song.
Lyrics
| Comorian lyrics[12][13] | IPA transcription[a] |
|---|---|
Beramu isi[b] pepeza |
| French lyrics[4]: 120 | Arabic lyrics | English translation |
|---|---|---|
Au faîte le Drapeau flotte |
العلم يرفرف |
The flag is flying, |
Notes
- Sometimes written tasiba bu ([ta.si.ba bu])[13] or tsa sibabu ([t͡sa si.ba.bu]).[14]
- Sometimes written na mahaba ([na ma.ha.ba]).[13]
- Sometimes written Komori ([ko.mo.ri]).[12]
- Sometimes written radzali wa ([ra.d͡za.li wa]).[13]
- Sometimes written Narikéni ha niya ([na.ri.ke.ni ha ni.ja]).[13]
- Sometimes written pangwi ha ([pa.ᵑɡʷi ha]).[13]
