Katanga National Anthem (1960-1963; Instrumental) La Katangaise
The State of Katanga (French: État du Katanga; Swahili: Inchi Ya Katanga), also the Republic of Katanga, was a breakaway state that proclaimed its independence from Congo-Léopoldville in 1960 under Moise Tshombe, leader of the CONAKAT political party. "La Katangaise" was the national anthem of the State of Katanga. The music was composed by Joseph Kiwele who was Katanga's Minister of Education. (English Lyrics / Translation) Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The sun rose on the ground of your ancestors From the old homestead of heaven to the depths. You saw the opulent call of happiness Children of Katanga Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The sun rose on the ground of your ancestors From the old homestead of heaven to the depths. You saw the opulent call of happiness Chorus: Children of Katanga, Defend to the death With pride and with strength With your arms and your blood With your teeth Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The enemy destroys, like a raging lion. Lurks on our borders Your warlike valour Keeps opression outside our country Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The enemy destroys, like a raging lion. Lurks on our borders Your warlike valour Keeps opression outside our country Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. Our banner in the wind, a symbol for all those The croslets are our riches And green is our youth Red is our strength also our joy.
The State of Katanga (French: État du Katanga; Swahili: Inchi Ya Katanga), also the Republic of Katanga, was a breakaway state that proclaimed its independence from Congo-Léopoldville in 1960 under Moise Tshombe, leader of the CONAKAT political party. "La Katangaise" was the national anthem of the State of Katanga. The music was composed by Joseph Kiwele who was Katanga's Minister of Education. (English Lyrics / Translation) Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The sun rose on the ground of your ancestors From the old homestead of heaven to the depths. You saw the opulent call of happiness Children of Katanga Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The sun rose on the ground of your ancestors From the old homestead of heaven to the depths. You saw the opulent call of happiness Chorus: Children of Katanga, Defend to the death With pride and with strength With your arms and your blood With your teeth Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The enemy destroys, like a raging lion. Lurks on our borders Your warlike valour Keeps opression outside our country Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. The enemy destroys, like a raging lion. Lurks on our borders Your warlike valour Keeps opression outside our country Come, Come, March, brave citizens of Katanga. Our banner in the wind, a symbol for all those The croslets are our riches And green is our youth Red is our strength also our joy.