Anthem
A song made by kyokwijuka desmond misri
Anthem
A song made by kyokwijuka desmond misri
_Verse 1_
From *Kabale* hills to *Rukungiri* plains,
*Rubanda* valleys where the cold rain reigns,
*Kisoro* peaks touch the clouds up high,
*Kanungu* forests whisper bye-bye.
_Tukomere Bakiga, abakuru baitu_ - we are strong, our elders taught us.
_Enyanja etegurwa omurimo_ - a lake is formed by work.
_Chorus_
Bakiga, Bakiga, _abaana ba Kigezi_
With hands of stone and hearts that don’t freeze
_Turiabahingi, turiabombeki_ - we cultivate, we build
From *Rukiga* land, our pride is fulfilled
_Omugisha gw’amukama gurinaitwe _ - God’s blessing stays with us
_Verse 2_
Steep slopes can’t break us, Akashumo tikakatuterebura.
We terrace the mountains, Turagwana mashaija kweyombeka
Sweet potatoes, sorghum, beans we plant
_Emikono ya Bakiga nekora emirimo_ - Bakiga hands do the work
From *kabale* town to *Kisoro* border line
_Obugabe bwitu nibwomagyezi_ - our kingdom is wisdom
_Bridge_
When the mist falls on *Bwindi* trees,
When Lake Bunyonyi reflects the skies,
We stand together, _nk’abahwezi_ - like brothers
_Bakiga tibakora bakaremura_ - Bakiga don’t work and quit
_Final Chorus_
Oh *Kigezi*! Land of fire and stone
*Kabale, Rubanda, Kisoro* are home
*Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rukiga* our song
Bakiga rise up, brave, wise, and strong
_Turyabakiga kandi turyabobusingye_ - We are Bakiga and we live in peace
