Kenyan National Anthem Steals The Show In Rio. Here Are Some Reactions After the Kenyan Anthem Was Played During the Closing Ceremony

It was a proud moment for many Kenyans when Eliud Kipchoge rushed to the finishing line with a smile on his face and won the Olympic marathon in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 44 seconds.

We were also proud and excited when our national anthem was played during the closing ceremony.

Judging from the reactions on social media, it wasn’t Kenyans only who were excited about our national anthem.

Here are some reactions from foreigners after our national anthem was played:

Matt Smith ‏@MattSmithNow: The Kenyan national anthem is INTENSE (in a good way). #Rio2016 #ClosingCeremony

Geoff Hansell ‏@geoffhansell :Wow, that #Kenyan National Anthem is nice!! Must be a great feeling to get your medal in front of EVERYBODY!! #ClosingCeremony

susan ‏@susanmconnolly :Don’t know what the words to the Kenyan anthem are but the music is beautiful #ClosingCeremony

Sebastian Sanz ‏@SpatulaSanz: Who composed the Kenyan national anthem? Ennio Morricone? #Olympics #ClosingCeremony

gwen ifill Verified account ‏@gwenifill :A little minor key, but I’m liking the Kenyan national anthem.

Lady Lia Pondeca ‏@LadyLiaPondec: #ClosingCeremony Thank you @EliudKipchoge bravo kenya #TeamKenya #marathon. Hearing the Kenyan national anthem ..marvelous!!!!

SimmonsKindra ‏@SimmonsKindra :That Kenyan national anthem was so beautiful!! Like a theatrical score!! #OlympicGames #olympicmarathon #ClosingCeremony #Rio2016

Skyler ‏@riversonfire: The Kenyan National anthem is awesome.#ClosingCeremony

Geoff Hansell ‏@geoffhansell: Wow, that #Kenyan National Anthem is nice!! Must be a great feeling to get your medal in front of EVERYBODY!! #ClosingCeremony

Sara Goudarzi ‏@Saragoud: Whoa! I seem to remember the words of the Kenyan national anthem after all these years! #ken, #rio201

Alan-Michael ‏@watalansays: Real talk the Kenyan National Anthem is majestic AF

Qopper ‏@QopperP: The Kenyan national anthem gave me the chills! #ClosingCeremony #Kipchoge #Marathon #Athletics #Olympics #Rio2016

Sarah Lyall Verified account ‏@sarahlyall :And the entire stadium stood up for the Kenyan national anthem, another thrilling moment