Somalia National Anthem
Qolobaa Calankeed
Every Nation Has Its Own Flag
2012
2012
Ali Mire Awale
Hussein Aw Farah
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Key Facts
- 1. Somalia's previous anthem 'Soomaaliyeey Toosoo' (Somalia Wake Up) served from 1960 to 2012 and remains widely recognized
- 2. The Somali flag's single white star on a light blue background represents the five regions where Somali people historically live
- 3. Somalia has one of the most ethnically homogeneous populations in Africa, with most citizens sharing the Somali language and culture
Somalia National Anthem Lyrics
Chorus:
(𝄆) Qolobaa calankeedu,
waa ceynoo, (𝄇)
Innaga keenu waa,
Cirkoo kala ee,
aan caadna lahayn,
Ee caashaqaye.
I
(𝄆) Xiddigyahay caddi waad,
Naa ciidamisee, (𝄇)
Carradaa keligaa
adow curadee,
cadceedda sideeda,
caan noqo ee!
Chorus
II
(𝄆) Cashadaad dhalataa
caloosheennee, (𝄇)
Sidii culaygii
cidaad marisee,
Allow ha ku celin,
"Cawooy!" dhahe ee
Chorus
III
(𝄆) Shanteena cududood
Cadkii ka maqnaa (𝄇)
Adow celiyow
Nacaawimayee
Waa calaf cimrigu
Isku keen simayee
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialAdopted in 2012 with the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia, replacing the previous anthem 'Soomaaliyeey Toosoo' which had been used since independence in 1960. The anthem was written during a period of national rebuilding after decades of civil conflict.
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- Qolobaa Calankeed . Wikisource
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