Top Ten African Countries With the Best National Anthems

The Top Ten
1 Kenya Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in Eastern Africa. At 580,367 square kilometres (224,081 sq mi), Kenya is the world's 48th largest country by area. With a population of more than 47.6 million in the 2019 census, Kenya is the 29th most populous country in the world. Kenya's capital ...read more.

Such a good anthem, whenever Kenya wins the gold metal, I stay to listen to such and awesome national anthem. My number one favourite of all times

Kenya national anthem in its self is a prayer to God for my country and my people. Brought peace,united us and strengthens our nation.

Yes beautiful, always thought I was biased because I am Kenyan but peoplease from other nations have the same reaction I do...love it

Kenyan national anthem is a prayer.we speak to GOD to shield our country.oh I love it very much,such a soothing music that touches hearts of Kenyan citizens to fall deeply in love with my love,Kenya.I must confess it's the most beautiful anthem in the world that I have ever had.God bless Kenya

2 South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost sovereign state in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, on the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana ...read more.

They have a really good anthem and it is so catchy

I love their music

It was so nice at the olympics

Just powerful and unifying.

3 Ghana Ghana, officially called the Republic of Ghana, is a sovereign unitary presidential constitutional democracy, located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa.

Wonderful anthem. Am sure is the best after the south African anthem

I think Ghana's National Anthem has a clear meaning and interpretation

I love the Ghana Anthem because it talks about the past of Ghana. And inspires and motivates people.

It's simply and very understanding, so is the best

4 Egypt Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Israel to the northeast, ...read more.

Because it is an Islamic country

5 Nigeria Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls, dense rainforest, savanna, and rare primate habitats. One of the most recognizable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall ...read more.

I love Nigeria's national anthem... it brings all it citizens together but we could have incorporate our national languages

My point of view without being biased Ghana should have been ahead because they have the best in WestAfrica.

Truly the best not just bcos I am nigerian, I have listened to both south africa, ghana, Egypt, Ethiopians national athems and they don't just compare in terms of rythms and I really think it should be behind south africa athem bcos of south africans beat.

Nigeria national anthem is the best in Africa, the worda are motivating

6 Tanzania Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania or simply U.R.T, is a large country in Eastern Africa within the African Great Lakes region.

If south africa has best national anthem then Tanzania has the best of all

Tanzania should be no. 1 dammit!

It's the best of all

It is the best of the best as it was adoptd by other 3 countries!

7 Namibia Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital city is Windhoek. It shares borders with Angola to the north, South Africa to the south and Botswana to the east.

Namibia is the most beautiful Country with a beautiful Anthems... Words that speaks of the past, now and the future... "Their blood waters our freedom": means, they shed their blood, because of that, we are a free Nation. "Namibia, Land of the Brave" means, those who fought in the liberation struggle are accounted as brave men and women... and that goes on and on from generations to generations---- We are the Land of the Brave...

This is so far the only unique country with the best and meaningful anthem in Africa. That isn't racist but sings their anthem in English for everyone to understand.

I love our national anthem

I love our national anthem...

8 Morocco Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the northwesternmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south. ...read more.
9 Uganda

Uganda's Anthem is no doubt the best. The person who composed it should be given a medal for not just composition but also meaning. What a blessing!

The best and most inspiring anthem there is

Whenever I sing it I get inspired

The best ever lyrically and in composition!

10 Zimbabwe Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked sovereign state located in southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers.

I think this is the best in africa

Zim is the best

God bless Zimbabwe

lovely

The Contenders
11 Cameroon

I think Cameroon has the best anthem in Africa... it's lyrics touches the soul and it's melody gives goose bumps.

This is the best anthem in Africa,

I think cameroon has The best national anthem in The whole world.

Whoever voted Cameroon out of the TOP 10 need to go back and read the lyrics.

12 Gambia Gambia, established in February 18, 1965, is located in western part of Africa. The capital of Gambia is called Banjul, the other major city are Serekunda, Brikama and Bakau which are the three biggest cities in Gambia. There are at least 10 languages spoken in Gambia by the various ethnic groups. Apart from English which is the official language spoken in schools and public offices there is also Wolof, Serer-Sine, Sarahole, Pulaar, Maninkakan, Mandjaque, Mandingo, Jola-Fonyi and the Aku's Creole (pidgin English). Gambia is known for tourism

Is best national

13 Algeria Algeria, is a sovereign Arab & Amazigh country located in North Africa. Algerian peoples Speaks Arab and Tamzigh and some of them speaks French.Algiers is capital and most populous city in Algeria, located in the far north of the country. With an area of 2,381 741 square kilometres, Algeria is the tenth ...read more.

The best just listen to eat and your heart will vibrate!

One of the best anthems of the world.

14 Somalia Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country in the Horn of Africa. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's ...read more.

Used to be one of the most powerful, beautiful country in Africa and now it's in ruins. I hope peace for Somalia.

Simply most beautiful gives me chills and I don't undertsand what they are saying.

Beautiful country with a beautiful national anthem

An inspiring anthem about a country in ruins.

15 Sierra Leone

Beautiful Meaningful lyrics with a heartwarming tune.
"Land that we love our Sierra Leone"

Land that we love

16 Liberia Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. Liberia means "Land of the Free" in Latin.

Liberia's national anthem is one of the best national anthem in Africa cause it's has a very good and understandable English, good melody.
The most lovely part about it that I love the most is where they say " A home of glorious liberty by God's command " long live Liberia...

17 Ethiopia Ethiopia, officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a sovereign state located in the Horn of Africa.

Ethiopia have the best national anthem ever I don't why guys underrate this country so much Ethiopia is where 85% of my family are from. Ethiopia is the best. I love my country so much!

Underrated Anthem, Should definitely be on the top 10.
Sends chills down the spines of Eritreans, Somalians, and Italians.

The anthem sounds beautiful

18 Zambia The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, neighbouring the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west.

Zambia's national anthem deserves to be higher on this list...

Our national anthem should be next to South Africa..

This anthem is too good, it deserves higher rating.

19 Tunisia Tunisia, officially the Tunisian Republic or the Republic of Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, covering 165,000 square kilometres.
20 Guinea
21 South Sudan South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in northeastern Africa that gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city. It is bordered to the east by Ethiopia, to the north by Sudan, to the west by the Central African Republic, to the southwest by Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south by Uganda and to the southeast by Kenya.

The National Anthem contains the pride of South Sudan, 1st Thanks to God, 2nd Proud of nation and finally respecting our martyrs who sacrifice their blood for the land

Anthem of Republic of South Sudan supposed to be number one to me.I love it not because am south Sudanese.the great State in Africa one love one people.

I love the true colors of the flag of south Sudan

The best national anthem.

22 Sudan Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It shares borders with the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south and the Red ...read more.

Lovely anthem, makes the citizens of the nation proud

23 Malawi Malawi, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland.
24 Eritrea Eritrea officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in East Africa. With its capital at Asmara, it is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast.
25 Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as DR Congo, DRC, DROC, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo is a country located in Central Africa.

Wonderful, rousing, nice tune, great lyrics.

A very harmonious and uplifting anthem!

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