CA Country Anthems

Sierra Leone National Anthem History

High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free

Sierra Leone adopted "High We Exalt Thee, Realm Of The Free" as its national anthem upon gaining independence from Britain on April 27, 1961. The anthem was written by Clifford Nelson Fyle and composed by John Joseph Akar.

Sierra Leone High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free

Sierra Leone

Language
English
Anthem
High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free
Duration
0:46
Status
"High We Exalt Thee, Realm Of The Free" remains the national anthem of Sierra Leone since its adoption in 1961.

History timeline

  1. Pre-1961

    Sierra Leone exists as a British colony in West Africa.

  2. 1961

    Sierra Leone gains independence from British rule.

  3. 1961

    “High We Exalt Thee, Realm Of The Free” is officially adopted as the national anthem.

  4. 1961

    Composer John Joseph Akar became the first post-independence Director of the SLBS.

  5. 1961

    Akar also founded the Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe.

  6. 1961

    Lyricist Clifford Nelson Fyle was a professor at Fourah Bay College.

The anthem's composer, John Joseph Akar, was the first post-independence Director of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service and also founded the Sierra Leone National Dance Troupe.