Rwanda
"Rwanda nziza" (Rwanda, Our Beautiful Country)

Words by: Faustin Murigo
Music by: Jean-Bosco Hashakaimana
Adopted: 2001

On December 31, 2001, Rwanda altered her national symbols, as a break from their violent and bloody past. The new national anthem is very reminiscent of African-style music, like others in the "Eastern folk" style of anthem.

Special thanks to: Josh Lim for providing me with the French lyrics and English translation, and to Paweł Ciupak for the MIDI.

See also: Rwanda (1962-2001).