Djibouti (anthem)
"We arise with strength! for we have raised our flag" - "Djibouti" (Somali: Jabuuti, Afar: Gabuuti, Arabic: جيبوتي, romanized: Jibuti) is the national anthem of Djibouti. Adopted upon independence from France in 1977, the lyrics, which are in Somali, were written by Aden Elmi, while the melody was composed by Abdi Robleh.
National anthem of Djibouti | |
| Lyrics | Aden Elmi, 1977 |
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| Music | Abdi Robleh, 1977 |
| Adopted | 1977 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental rendition of the intro, prior to the start of the lyrics
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The anthem was first officially played at an independence ceremony on 27 June 1977.
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