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The “Go Africa, Astronomers’ Anthem” was created to celebrate Africa’s growing achievements in astronomy and to inspire the next generation of scientists across the continent. Commissioned as the first-ever official anthem for an International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly and performed at the historic XXXII Assembly, the first held on African soil, the piece blends multiple African languages, musical traditions, and cultural motifs to embody a message of unity and scientific pride. Produced in collaboration with LSE Records, the anthem combines multilingual lyricism, world-pop rhythms, and dynamic vocal arrangements to promote public engagement and support STEM outreach. This paper examines the anthem’s conceptualization, composition, and production process, and evaluates its effectiveness as an innovative, culturally grounded model for science communication in Africa.
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