English: The Union of the Great Islands | |
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National anthem of the Comoros | |
Lyrics | Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane |
Music | Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane and Kamildine Abdallah |
Adopted | 1978 |
Preceded by | "Ungwana" |
Audio sample | |
"Udzima wa ya Masiwa" played by the US Navy Band (instrumental) |
"Udzima wa ya Masiwa" (also written "Ouzima wa Massiwa",[1] Comorian for "The Union of the Great Islands"; also known as "Umodja wa Massiwa",[2] sometimes written "Masiwa"[3]) is the national anthem of the Comoros. Adopted in 1978,[4] it was written by Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane, who also composed the music with Kamildine Abdallah.[5]: 117
Mayotte (claimed by the Comoros but under French administration) is also mentioned in the song.
The anthem replaced a previous anthem titled "Ungwana" ("Liberty"), also known as "Comor Masiwa Mane" ("Four Comorian Islands"),[6] adopted in 1976 under the Ali Soilih administration following a competition won by writer and musician Abou Chihabi.[7] It was used until 1978,[4] when a coup by Ahmed Abdallah and Bob Denard took place.
Comorian lyrics[8][9] | IPA transcription[a] |
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Beramu isi[b] pepeza |
[be.ra.mu i.si pe.pe.za] |
French lyrics[5]: 120 | Arabic lyrics | English translation |
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Au faîte le Drapeau flotte |
العلم يرفرف |
The flag is flying, |