Lyrics Joseph Lutumba Relinquished 17 May 1997 | Adopted 27 October 1971 | |
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Music Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi | ||
La Zaïroise (French; "The song (La cancion) of Zaire") was the national anthem of Zaire from 1971 to 1997. The lyrics were written by Joseph Lutumba and Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi composed the music.
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Original French lyrics
Zaïrois dans la paix retrouvée, Peuple uni, nous sommes Zaïrois En avant fier et plein de dignité Peuple grand, peuple libre à jamais Tricolore, enflamme nous du feu sacré Pour bâtir notre pays toujours plus beau Autour d'un fleuve Majesté (2×) Tricolore au vent, ravive l'idéal Qui nous relie aux aïeux, à nos enfants Paix, justice et travail. (2×)English translation
Zairians, experiencing new found peace, United people, we are Zairians; Moving forward, proud and dignified. Great people, a people forever free. Tricolored flag, light in us the sacred flame, In order to always build a better country, Around the majestic river; Around the majestic river. Tricolored flag in the wind, revive the ideal, Which links us to our ancestors and our children, Peace, justice, and work; Peace, justice, and work.References
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