Rwanda
"Rwanda rwacu" (Our Rwanda)

Words by: Michael Habarurema and "Abanyuramatwi"
Music by: Michael Habarurema and "Abanyuramatwi"
In use: 1962-2001

From the time of independence in 1962 until late 2001, Rwanda used the anthem "Rwanda rwacu", which is based on an old folktune. The words and music were written by Michael Habarurema and "Abanyuramatwi", a choral society in Gitrama.

See also: Rwanda (2001-).