La Zaïroise
"" (French for "The Zairian") was the national anthem of Zaire, from 1971 to 1997. The lyrics were written by Joseph Lutumba, and the music was composed by Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi. Lyrics

Official lyrics

In local languages

Modern Usage 
Zaire's National Anthem has been used by the National Congress for the Defence of the People, a Congolese Militia, and has been used during protests against Félix Tshisekedi in 2020, mostly by 

Mobutists. See also 
 "Debout Congolais", the current national anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

References

External links 
 Zaire: La Zaïroise - Audio of the national anthem of Zaire, with information and lyrics (archive link)

Historical national anthems
National symbols of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Zaire
African anthems