| English: South Sudan, Hurrah! | |
|---|---|
National anthem of  South Sudan | |
| Lyrics | Unknown, 2011 |
| Music | University of Juba, 2011[2] |
| Adopted | 9 July 2011; 14 years ago (2011-07-09) |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version | |
"South Sudan, Oyee!" is the national anthem ofSouth Sudan; it was selected by the South Sudan National Anthem Committee of theSudan People's Liberation Movement[3] following the launch of a competition to find a national anthem in August 2010. This preceded theindependence referendum in January 2011 that led to South Sudan becoming asovereign state on 9 July 2011.[4] "Oyee!" is an equivalent of "Hurrah!"[2]
The committee received 49 entries for the anthem.[5] The working title of the winning entry was "Land of Kush". A competition was held on live television in 2010.[6]
The winning music was composed by students and teachers ofJuba University.[2][6]
The original version was drafted by Dr. Achier Deng Akol in 2005, following theComprehensive Peace Agreement, when it became clear that South Sudan may become independent. This original version, entitled "South Sudan Oyee", underwent improvement via specialised committees headed bySudan People's Liberation Army General Malak Awien and formerMinister of Information of South Sudan Dr. Barnaba Martial Benjamin.[7]
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