Namibia, Land of the Brave

Namibia, Land of the Brave
National anthem of
 Namibia
Lyrics Axali Doëseb
Music Axali Doëseb
Adopted 1991

"Namibia, Land of the Brave" is the national anthem of Namibia.[1][2]

The anthem was written by Axali Doëseb, who was the director of a traditional music group from the Kalahari desert. Doëseb was chosen to write the anthem during a contest held after Namibia became independent in 1990.[2][3]

Lyrics

Namibia, land of the brave
Freedom fight we have won
Glory to their bravery
Whose blood waters our freedom
We give our love and loyalty
Together in unity
Contrasting beautiful Namibia
Namibia our country
Beloved land of savannahs,
Hold high the banner of liberty
Namibia our Country,
Namibia Motherland,
We love thee.

References

  1. ^ Boddy-Evans, Alistair (Tuesday January 17, 2006). "Namibia's National Anthem" (in English). About.com. http://africanhistory.about.com/b/2006/01/17/namibias-national-anthem.htm. Retrieved 16 February 2010. 
  2. ^ a b National Anthem of Namibia (Embassy of Namibia)
  3. ^ "Namibia: Land of the Brave" (in English). NationalAnthems.info. http://www.nationalanthems.info/na.htm. Retrieved 16 February 2010. 

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