Ekitiibwa kya Buganda (
Luganda
The Ganda language or Luganda (, , ) is a Bantu language spoken in the African Great Lakes region. It is one of the major languages in Uganda and is spoken by more than 10 million Baganda and other people principally in central Uganda including ...
, ''Buganda's Pride'') is the official
anthem
An anthem is a musical composition of celebration, usually used as a symbol for a distinct group, particularly the national anthems of countries. Originally, and in music theory and religious contexts, it also refers more particularly to short ...
of the
Kingdom of Buganda
Buganda is a Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, consisting of Buganda's Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala. The 14 m ...
. It was composed in 1939 by Rev
Polycarp Kakooza.
Lyrics
The lyrics are in Luganda. Traditionally, the full version is only sung in the presence of the
Kabaka
the kabaka Palace in kireka
Kabaka is the title of the king of the Kingdom of Buganda.Stanley, H.M., 1899, Through the Dark Continent, London: G. Newnes, According to the traditions of the Baganda they are ruled by two kings, one spiritual and ...
. Otherwise the short version, consisting of verses 1 and 4 plus the chorus, is sung.
Luganda lyrics
Chorus
Verse 1
Verse 2
Verse 3
Verse 4
Verse 5
English translation
Chorus
We are blessed, we are blessed
For our Buganda
Buganda's pride dates back in time
Lets also uphold it forever
Verse 1
Since time immemorial,
This country Buganda
Was known by all countries
The world over
"Verse 2"
The brave who came before us
Fought a lot of wars
And loved this country a lot
So we should also love it
"Verse 3"
Let the current generation fight
To uphold Buganda
As we remember our ancestors
Who died for this country
"Verse 4"
How will I sing and not praise
The King
He deserves to rule the whole of Buganda
So let's trust him
"Verse 5"
Lord God of kindness
Help us Lord
And pour your blessings
And keep our king
References
External links
Lyrics and MIDI
{{National Anthems of Africa
Buganda
Buganda is a Bantu peoples, Bantu kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Baganda, Baganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day East Africa, consisting of Buganda's Districts of Uganda, Central Region, inclu ...
Ugandan music