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Burundi Bwacu

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national anthem of Burundi

Key facts

Lyrics
Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja and some others
Music
Marc Barengayabo

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
national anthem
Country
Burundi
Tonality
A-flat major
Image
Flag of Burundi.svg
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applies to jurisdiction
Burundi
publication date
1962-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

"Burundi bwacu" ( Kirundi pronunciation: [buɾúːndi bɡát͡ʃu]; "Our Burundi") is the national anthem of Burundi. Written in the Kirundi language by a group of writers led by Jean-Baptiste Ntahokaja, a Catholic priest, and composed by Marc Barengayabo, it was adopted upon independence in 1962.

Lyrics

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