Somalia
Qolobaa Calankeed
Every Nation Has Its Own Flag
2012
2012
Ali Mire Awale
Hussein Aw Farah
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Context
Adopted 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.
Lyrics
Qolobaa calankeed waa ceelna hooyo
Hantiwadaag siman oo aan ahaan kaarooye
Cirkana waa ceelna, hooyaay
Calanku waa ceelna, hooyaay
Weligaa toosoo, toosoo
Isku tiirsada, toosoo
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Somalia's previous anthem 'Soomaaliyeey Toosoo' (Somalia Wake Up) served from 1960 to 2012 and remains widely recognized
- • The Somali flag's single white star on a light blue background represents the five regions where Somali people historically live
- • Somalia has one of the most ethnically homogeneous populations in Africa, with most citizens sharing the Somali language and culture