South Sudan
South Sudan Oyee!
2011
2011
Students of the University of Juba
Students of the University of Juba
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Context
Adopted on July 9, 2011, the day South Sudan officially became the world's newest independent nation after decades of civil war with Sudan. The anthem was written by students at the University of Juba and selected through a national competition.
Lyrics
Oh God!
We praise and glorify you
For your grace on South Sudan,
Land of great abundance,
Uphold us united in peace and harmony.
Oh motherland!
We rise raising flag with the guiding star
And sing songs of freedom with joy,
For justice, liberty, and prosperity
Shall forever more reign.
Oh great patriots!
Let us stand up in silence and respect,
Saluting our martyrs whose blood
Cemented our national foundation,
We vow to protect our nation.
Oh South Sudan! Oh South Sudan! Oh South Sudan!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Written by students at the University of Juba, making it one of the few national anthems composed by university students
- • South Sudan is the youngest country in the world, gaining independence in 2011 after Africa's longest civil war
- • 'Oyee' is an exclamation of celebration and joy commonly used in South Sudanese culture