CA Country Anthems

Namibia National Anthem History

Namibia, Land of the Brave

After gaining independence in 1990, Namibia held a competition for a new national anthem, which was won by Axali Doeseb. His composition, “Namibia, Land of the Brave,” was adopted on March 21, 1991, and first performed at the country's first independence anniversary.

Namibia Namibia, Land of the Brave

Namibia

Language
English
Anthem
Namibia, Land of the Brave
Duration
1:29
Status
“Namibia, Land of the Brave” remains the official national anthem of Namibia since its adoption in 1991.

History timeline

  1. 1990

    Following independence, Namibia launched a nationwide contest to select its new national anthem.

  2. 1990

    Composer and director Axali Doeseb's submission was selected as the winning entry.

  3. 1990-1991

    The popular African song 'Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika' served as Namibia's provisional national anthem.

  4. 1991

    “Namibia, Land of the Brave” was officially adopted as the national anthem on March 21.

  5. 1991

    The anthem received its first public performance on March 21, marking the first anniversary of independence.

Before its official adoption, Namibia temporarily used the well-known African song 'Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika' as its national anthem.