Ekitiibwa kya Buganda
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| English: "The Pride of Buganda" | |
|---|---|
National anthem of Buganda | |
| Music | Polycarp Kakooza, 1939 |
"Ekitiibwa kya Buganda" (lit. 'The Pride of Buganda') is the official anthem of the Kingdom of Buganda. It was composed in 1939 by Rev Polycarp Kakooza.[1]
The lyrics are in the Luganda language. Traditionally, the full version is only sung in the presence of the Kabaka. Otherwise the short version, consisting of verses 1 and 4 plus the chorus, is sung.[2]
| Luganda original[3] | English translation |
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Chorus: |
Chorus: |
References
- ↑ "Uganda: Buganda Mourns Rev. Polycarp Kakooza - allAfrica.com".
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2012-11-23. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Ekitiibwa kya Buganda". Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-11-23.
External links
- Lyrics and MIDI Archived 2012-07-16 at the Wayback Machine