National Anthem of Zimbabwe (1980-1994) - Ishe Komborera Africa (Instrumental)

"Ishe Komborera Africa" (Shona for: God Bless Africa), also called "Ishe Komborera Zimbabwe" (Shona for: God Bless Zimbabwe), was the first Zimbabwean national anthem after gaining independence in 1980.

(Shona Lyrics)
Ishekomborera Africa
Ngaisimudzirwe zita rayo
Inzwai miteuro yedu
Ishe komborera,
Isu, mhuri yayo.

Ishekomborera Africa
Ngaisimudzirwe zita rayo
Inzwai miteuro yedu
Ishe komborera,
Isu, mhuri yayo.

Chorus:
Huya mweya (Huya mweya komborera)
Huya mweya (Huya mweya komborera)
Huya mweya
Huya mweya woutsvene
Uti komborere
Isu mhuri yayo.

(English Lyrics)
God bless Africa,
Let her fame spread far and wide!
Hear our prayer,
May God bless us!

God bless Africa,
Let her fame spread far and wide!
Hear our prayer,
May God bless us!

Chorus:
Come, Spirit, come!
Come! Holy Spirit!
Come and bless us, her children!

Former Zimbabwean National Anthem / Himno Nacional de Zimbabwe / Hymne national du Zimbabwe / ジンバブエ国歌 / Гимн Зимбабве / Hino Nacional do Zimbábue / Hymn Zimbabwe / Nationalhymne von Simbabwe / Inno Nazionale dello Zimbabwe