CA Country Anthems

Fiji National Anthem History

God Bless Fiji

"God Bless Fiji" was adopted in 1970 upon the nation's independence, with its melody adapted from a 1911 hymn. The lyrics, penned by Michael Francis Alexander Prescott, won a national contest prior to adoption.

Fiji God Bless Fiji

Fiji

Language
English
Anthem
God Bless Fiji
Duration
1:26
Status
While the Fijian version is official, the English version of "God Bless Fiji" is much more commonly sung today.

History timeline

  1. 1911

    Charles Austin Miles composed the hymn "Dwelling in Beulah Land," which would later inspire the anthem's melody.

  2. Pre-1970

    Michael Francis Alexander Prescott wrote the lyrics for the anthem and won a nationwide contest.

  3. 1970

    "God Bless Fiji" was officially adopted as the national anthem upon the country's independence.

  4. 2008

    A proposal was made for the national anthem to be sung in the three primary languages of Fiji, including Hindi.

The official Fijian lyrics and the commonly sung English lyrics of "God Bless Fiji" have different meanings.