CA Country Anthems

Samoa National Anthem History

O Le Fuʻa o le Saʻolotoga o Sāmoa

Samoa's national anthem, "O le Fu’a o le Sa’olotoga o Samoa" (The Banner of Freedom), was composed and written by Sauni Iiga Kuresa and adopted upon the nation's independence in 1962.

Samoa O Le Fuʻa o le Saʻolotoga o Sāmoa

Samoa

Language
Samoan
Anthem
O Le Fuʻa o le Saʻolotoga o Sāmoa
Duration
1:03
Status
Today, unofficial alternative lyrics emphasizing Christian themes are increasingly incorporated into performances of the anthem, reflecting the nation's strong Christian faith.

History timeline

  1. 1962

    Samoa adopts "O le Fu’a o le Sa’olotoga o Samoa" by Sauni Iiga Kuresa as its national anthem upon gaining independence.

  2. Post-1962

    Alternative lyrics, stressing Christian imagery and divine protection, begin to emerge for some lines of the anthem.

  3. Ongoing

    These unofficial alternative Christian lyrics are used with increasing frequency throughout the nation.

The national anthem is often sung with alternative Christian lyrics whose origin, authorship, and official status are unknown, despite their widespread use.