Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of South Sudan.

Who wrote the South Sudanese national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of South Sudan officially adopted?

Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.

The National anthem of South Sudan is South Sudan Oyee! which means in English “Hooray!”.

South Sudan’s anthem lyrics were written by collective of 49 poets and the music was written by Juba University students and teachers.

Adopted 2011; The Anthem Was Selected In A National Contest.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Kwcl0zkMs

 

Oh God

We praise and glorify You

For Your grace on South Sudan,

The land of great abundance

Uphold us united in peace and harmony.

Oh motherland

We rise raising flag with the guiding star

And sing songs of freedom with joy;

For justice, liberty and prosperity

Shall forever more reign.

Oh great patriots

Let us stand up in silence and respect,

Saluting our martyrs whose blood

Cemented our national foundation,

We vow to protect our nation.

Oh God, bless South Sudan.

 

You can find more information about South Sudanese anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Sheet Music: View the South Sudanese national anthem sheet music – See link.

South Sudanese national symbol: African fish eagle.

Conventional short form country name: South Sudan.

Conventional long form country name: Republic of South Sudan.

 

South Sudan Government Type: republic.

 

Republic is a representative democracy in which the people’s elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.ֲ