Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Swaziland.
Who wrote the Swazi national anthem (lyrics and music)?
When was the national anthem of Swaziland officially adopted?
Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.
Answer
The National anthem of Swaziland is “Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati” which means in English “Oh God, Bestower of the Blessings of the Swazi”.
Swaziland’s anthem lyrics were written by Andrease Enoke Fanyana SIMELANE and the music was written by David Kenneth RYCROFT.
Adopted 1968; The Anthem Uses Elements Of Both Ethnic Swazi And Western Music Styles.
National anthem of Swaziland free mp3 download
Press to download the mp3 file of Swaziland’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).
Listen to Swaziland national anthem on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynhRrhQzEM0
Swazi anthem lyrics (English translation)
O Lord our God, bestower of the blessings of the Swazi;
We give Thee thanks for all our good fortune;
We offer thanks and praise for our King
And for our fair land, its hills and rivers.
Thy blessings be on all rulers of our Country;
Thine alone is our Lord;
We pray Thee to grant us wisdom without deceit or malice.
Establish and fortify us, Lord Eternal.
You can find more information about Swazi anthem on Wikipedia – See link.
Swaziland
Swazi national symbol: lion; elephant.
Conventional short form country name: Swaziland.
Conventional long form country name: Kingdom of Swaziland.
Local short form country name: eSwatini.
Local long form country name: Umbuso weSwatini.
Swaziland Government Type: monarchy.
Absolute monarchy is a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution, or legally organized opposition.ֲ