Kwanzaa Symbols
Umoja, Kujichaguli, Ujima, Ujamaa,
Nia, Kuumba, Imani
Celebrating Kwanzaa
From our roots deep in Africa
Springs the greatness of who we are
Habari gani – now what’s the news?
There’s a celebration!
Seven Principles, seven days
We light kinaras and sing in praise
Teach traditions and ancient ways
Hailed for generations (foundation)
Kwanzaa – we’re celebrating Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa – celebrating Kwanzaa
First, Umoja means unity
Family and community
Second Kujichagulia
Self determination
Third, Ujima, collectively
We solve our problems responsibly
Fourth, Ujamaa, prosperity
Through cooperation
Kwanzaa – we’re celebrating Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa – celebrating Kwanzaa
Next is Nia, so purposeful
We feel the power within us all
Kuumba means creativity
And anticipation
Last, Imani means faith and trust
In our leaders and each of us
Seven Principles, wise and just
Give us inspiration
Kwanzaa – we’re celebrating Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa – celebrating Kwanzaa
