The Botswana national anthem, “Fatshe leno la rona” (Blessed Be This Noble Land), celebrates the unity and heritage of the Botswana nation. Below are the original lyrics in Setswana and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Fatshe leno la rona (Blessed Be This Noble Land)
- Written Date: 1966
- Lyricist: Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete
- Composer: Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete
- Official Adoption Date: 1966
Original Lyrics in Setswana
Fatshe leno la rona,
Ke mpho ya modimo,
Ke mpho ya modimo.
Ke ya bo rona.
Ka kutlwano le kagiso,
Ka kutlwano le kagiso,
Pula! Pula!
Pula! Pula!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Botswana national anthem English version. “Fatshe leno la rona” reflects the pride and unity of Botswana. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Blessed be this noble land,
Gift to us from God’s strong hand,
Heritage our fathers left to us.
May it always be at peace.
Awake, awake, O men, awake!
And women close beside them stand,
Together we’ll work and serve
This land, this happy land!
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