South Sudan national anthem song


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.

Answer

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.
 
 
Listen to South Sudan national anthem on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Kwcl0zkMs
 
South Sudanese anthem lyrics (Official English)
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 Sudan
South Sudanese national symbol: African fish eagle.

South Sudan flag

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.ֲ