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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