National Anthem of Eswatini | Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati | O Lord is our God, Eswatini |
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"Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati" is the national anthem of Eswatini. It is a compromise between Swazi and western styles of music, and was adopted after independence in 1968.[1] The lyrics were authored by Fanyana Simelane, and the composer of the tune was David Rycroft.
Lyrics in siSwati: Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati; Siyatibonga tonkhe tinhlanhla; Sibonga iNgwenyama yetfu. Live netintsaba nemifula. Busisa tiphatsimandla takaNgwane; Nguwe wedvwa Somandla wetfu; Sinike kuhlakanipha lokungenabucili Simise usicinise, Simakadze. English Translation: O Lord our God, bestower of the blessings of the Swazi; We give Thee thanks for all our good fortune; We offer thanks and praise for our King And for our fair land, its hills and rivers. Thy blessings be on all rulers of our Country; Thine alone is our Lord; We pray Thee to grant us wisdom without deceit or malice. Establish and fortify us, Lord Eternal. #nationalanthemofeswatini #nationalanthem #eswatini |