Zambia
- Language
- English
- Anthem
- Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
- Duration
- 1:53
- Status
- The anthem, with its original lyrics reflecting the country's heritage, continues to be sung today.
Zambia National Anthem History
Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
Zambia adopted its national anthem, "Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free," upon gaining independence in 1964. It uses the melody of the popular pan-African song "God Bless Africa" with new, collectively written lyrics.
Zambia
Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
History timeline
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1964
Upon achieving independence, Zambia adopted a new national anthem using the melody of “God Bless Africa” with unique lyrics.
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2005
Representatives of the Zambian women’s movement advocated for changing gender-specific words in the anthem’s lyrics.
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2005
The proposed lyrical changes were rejected, with authorities stating the anthem's historical lyrics reflect the country's heritage.
The melody of Zambia's anthem, "God Bless Africa," is also used by Tanzania and forms part of South Africa's national anthem, highlighting its widespread significance in southern Africa.