Djibouti (anthem)

Djibouti

National anthem of Djibouti
LyricsAden Elmi, 1977
MusicAbdi Robleh, 1977
Adopted1977; 47 years ago (1977)
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental rendition of the intro, prior to the start of the lyrics

"We arise with strength! for we have raised our flag" - "Djibouti" (Somali: Jabuuti, Afar: Gabuuti, Arabic: جيبوتي, romanizedJibuti) is the national anthem of Djibouti.[1] Adopted upon independence from France in 1977, the lyrics, which are in Somali, were written by Aden Elmi, while the melody was composed by Abdi Robleh.[1]

The anthem was first officially played at an independence ceremony on 27 June 1977.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Africa: Djibouti". CIA. October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  2. ^ "NCNA Reports on Djibouti Independence Ceremony". Djibouti: U.S. Foreign Broadcast Information Service. 27 June 1977.