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词条 Mungu ibariki Afrika
释义

  1. Etymology

  2. History

     Swahili translation 

  3. Lyrics

  4. References

  5. External links

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|english_title = God Bless Africa
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|image_size =
|alt_title ="Mungu ibariki Tanzania"
|en_alt_title ="God Bless Tanzania"
|alt_title_2 =
|prefix = National
|country = {{flag|Tanzania}}
|author = Collectively
|lyrics_date =
|composer = Enoch Sontonga/Joseph Parry
|music_date = 1897
|adopted = 1961
|sound = "God Bless Africa", by the United States Navy Band.oga
|sound_title = "Mungu ibariki Afrika" (instrumental)
}}

"{{lang|sw|Mungu ibariki Afrika|italic=no}}" ({{Lang-en|"God bless Africa"}}) is the national anthem of Tanzania. It is the Swahili language version of Enoch Sontonga's popular hymn "{{lang|xh|Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika|italic=no}}".[1]

Etymology

The word {{lang|sw|Mungu}} in Swahili means God and the title of the anthem therefore translates as "God bless Africa".

History

"Mungu ibariki Afrika" was translated and became the anthem of Tanganyika. It was essentially assigned to Enoch Sontonga, who died in 1905. Mungu ibariki Afrika used the tune to "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" with a Swahili translation of the words. It is not known who composed the lyrics but it is known that it was Samuel Mqhayi and Enoch Sontonga who created the early versions used by the African National Congress.[2] Although the tune has been assigned to Sontonga it is thought that the tune was originally written by Joseph Parry.[3][1]

Swahili translation

It was first performed in Swahili at a ceremony on 8 December 1961 following the independence of Tanganyika from the British Empire. "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was composed to replace the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem of Tanganyika.[4] This made Tanganyika the first African nation to adopt the tune of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" as its national anthem.[5] In 1964, Tanganyika formed a union with Zanzibar, which created the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar (later renamed to Tanzania). The newly united country adopted "Mungu ibariki Afrika" as its national anthem instead of Zanzibar's anthem.[5] Tanzania's use of "Mungu ibariki Afrika" led the way for other African countries such as Zimbabwe, Ciskei and Transkei adopted "Nkosi Sikelel' Afrika", in parts, as their national anthems. South Africa where the song comes from use only some of the words, Zambia uses only the tune and other countries have now abandoned its use.[2] "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was inspired by the African National Congress's use of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" ("God Bless Africa") as its party song after its use at Ohlange High School. The ANC party anthem led to "Mungu ibariki Afrika" being selected as the national anthem of Tanzania.[6][7][8] "Mungu ibariki Afrika" is also used as a hymn requesting Tanzania remain united and independent.[9]

Tanganyika and later Tanzania had concerns about religious unrest between Christians and Muslims after independence. This was because of Christian references in government proceedings and official oaths. The wording of "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was intended to help offset this by being inclusive of the different religious views.[10]

"Mungu ibariki Afrika" is sung daily at Tanzanian schools. A circular issued in 1998 by the nation's Commissioner of Education recommended the singing of the national anthem as a way to promote patriotism in Tanzania's youth.[11]

In 2007, a legal issue arose over the anthem after students who were members of the Jehovah's Witnesses refused to sing the song at their primary and secondary schools in Mbozi District, Mbeya Region. Five students were expelled from school and 122 others received other forms of discipline for their refusal.[11] They objected to singing the anthem because they believed it suggested obeisance to the flag of Tanzania before God.[12] On 2 December 2010, the High Court of Tanzania ruled that the schools' disciplinary actions were appropriate.[11][12] The Court of Appeal of Tanzania overturned that ruling on 12 July 2013, indicating that the disciplinary action taken by the school was unlawful and stating that there was no obligation to sing the national anthem in Tanzanian law.[12]

Lyrics

Swahili lyrics Sukuma lyrics English translation

Mungu ibariki Afrika

Wabariki Viongozi wake

Hekima Umoja na Amani

Hizi ni ngao zetu

Afrika na watu wake.

Chorus:

Ibariki Afrika, Ibariki Afrika

Tubariki watoto wa Afrika.

Mungu ibariki Tanzania

Dumisha uhuru na Umoja

Wake kwa Waume na Watoto

Mungu Ibariki Tanzania na watu wake.

Chorus:

Ibariki Tanzania, Ibariki Tanzania

Tubariki watoto wa Tanzania.

(insert Sukuma lyrics here)

God bless Africa

Bless its leaders

Wisdom, unity and peace

These are our shields

Africa and its people

Chorus:

Bless Africa, Bless Africa

Bless us, the children of Africa

God bless Tanzania

Grant eternal freedom and unity

To its women, men and children

God bless Tanzania and its people

Chorus:

Bless Tanzania, Bless Tanzania

Bless us, the children of Tanzania

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References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/oped/National-symbols--What-happened-to-the-giraffe-/-/1840568/2029084/-/mikixd/-/index.html |title=National symbols? What happened to the giraffe? |publisher=The Citizen |date=1990-03-21 |accessdate=2014-06-18}}
2. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.nationalanthems.info/tz.htm| title=Tanzania: Mungu ibariki Afrika | publisher=NationalAnthems.info | accessdate=2014-06-20 }}
3. ^[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-18770309 Joseph Parry's Te Deum: Premiere for lost composition], James McLaren, "012, BBC News, retrieved 22 June 2014
4. ^{{cite book | first =James | last =Taylor | title =The Political Development of Tanganyika| publisher = Stanford University Press | edition = | year = 1963| isbn = 0804701474 | page = 217}}
5. ^{{cite book | first =Bev | last =Pritchett | title =Tanzania in Pictures| publisher = Twenty-First Century Books| edition = | year = 2007| isbn = 0822585715 | page = 69}}
6. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.thabombekifoundation.org.za/Pages/Thabo-Mbeki-at-the-University-of-Dar-es-Salaam,-in-honour-of-the-Centenary-of-the-ANC-22.aspx |title=Address of the Patron of the TMF, Thabo Mbeki, at the University of Dar-es-Salaam, in honour of the Centenary of the ANC: 22 November, 2012 |publisher=Thabombekifoundation.org.za |date= |accessdate=2014-06-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714195445/http://www.thabombekifoundation.org.za/Pages/Thabo-Mbeki-at-the-University-of-Dar-es-Salaam,-in-honour-of-the-Centenary-of-the-ANC-22.aspx |archivedate=14 July 2014 |df=dmy-all }}
7. ^{{cite web |url=http://historymatters.co.za/a-tribute-to-enoch-sontonga-nkosi-sikelel-i-afrika-2/ |title=A Tribute To Enoch Sontonga: "Nkosi Sikelel’ I-Afrika" |publisher=History Matters |date= |accessdate=2014-06-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130144814/http://historymatters.co.za/a-tribute-to-enoch-sontonga-nkosi-sikelel-i-afrika-2/ |archivedate=30 January 2014 |df=dmy-all }}
8. ^{{cite book | first =Jay | last =Heale | title = Tanzania| publisher = Marshall Cavendish | edition = | year = 2010| isbn = 0761434178 | page = 116}}
9. ^{{Cite journal|url=http://www.thefoundation.or.tz/index.php/en/reports-publications/publications?download=31:july-sept2013 |title=FCS enables multitudes to participate in draft constitution discussion |first=Jacob |last=Mugini |journal=The Foundation |publisher=The Foundation for Civil Society |issue=July–September 2013 |year=2013 |accessdate=2014-06-19}}
10. ^{{cite book | first =Ludwig | last =Freider | title =Church and State in Tanzania: Aspects of Changing in Relationships, 1961-1994| publisher = BRILL | edition = | year = 1999| isbn = 9004115064 | page = 56}}
11. ^{{cite web|author=17 June 2013 |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201306170026.html |title=Tanzania: Dons Fault Court Over Suspension of Students (Page 1 of 2) |publisher=allAfrica.com |date=2013-06-17 |accessdate=2014-06-19}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/magazine/sound-living/-/1843780/1958398/-/s1lvpy/-/index.html |title=How much of our religion must we bring to school? |work=The Citizen |first=Esther |last=Kibakaya |date=18 August 2013 |accessdate=2014-06-22}}

External links

  • Tanzania: "Mungu ibariki Afrika" – Audio of the national anthem of Tanzania, with information and lyrics
  • Himnuszok – Mungu ibariki Afrika
  • National anthem of Tanzania MIDI
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