";s:4:"text";s:2260:" It is the Swahili language version of Enoch Sontonga's popular hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" national anthem of Tanzania "Mungu ibariki Afrika", English: "God bless Africa". Symbolically to Shine the country and across the borders to bring hope where there is despair, love where there is enemity and respect where there is hatred. «Mungu ibariki Afrika is the national anthem of Tanzania. It is now also used by South Africa (as part of the current anthem) and Zambia (with different words), and formerly used by Zimbabwe , Ciskei , and Transkei . Let Wisdom Unity and Peace be the shield of Africa and its people. Bless its leaders. National Anthem of Tanzania : play; pause; stop; mute; unmute; Download: ShareThis: Back: Other Versions of Anthem . "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" was used provisionally as the national anthem of Namibia at time of the country's independence in March 1990. Listen to the Tanzania National Anthem . Mungu Ibariki Afrika, (God Bless Africa) Wabariki Viongozi Wake, (bless her leaders) Hekima, Umoja na Amani (wisdom, unity and peace) Hizi ni Ngao Zetu,(these are our shields) Afrika na Watu Wake. CHORUS Bless Africa, Bless Africa, Bless the children of Africa. God Bless Tanzania. The Uhuru Tourch. The Uhuru Torch symbolizes freedom and light. WIMBO WA TAIFA – (TANZANIA NATIONAL ANTHEM) 1. The anthem is the Swahili language version of Enoch Sontonga's popular hymn Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika that is also used as Zambia's anthem (with different words) and part of South Africa's. "Mungu ibariki Afrika" was composed to replace the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem of Tanganyika. But soon after, an official contest was organised for a new national anthem. This made Tanganyika the first African nation to adopt the tune of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" as its national anthem. Lyrics "Mungu ibariki Afrika" (God Bless Africa) God Bless Africa. Yearly there is the Uhuru Torch race, starting from different prominent places.