Fatshe leno la rona

Fatshe leno la rona

English: This Is Our Land
National anthem of Botswana
Lyrics	Kgalemang Tumedisco Motsete, 1966
Music	Kgalemang Tumedisco Motsete, 1966
Adopted	1966
Music sample
Fatshe leno la rona

"Fatshe leno la rona" (tswana: This Is Our Land) is the national anthem of Botswana. Written and composed by Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete, it was adopted upon independence in 1966.

Lyrics

Setswana lyrics	English
Fatshe leno la rona Ke mpho ya Modimo, Ke boswa jwa borraetsho; A le nne ka kagiso. Chorus: Tsogang, tsogang! banna, tsogang! Emang, basadi, emang, tlhagafalang! Re kopane le go direla Lefatshe la rona. Ina lentle la tumo La chaba ya Botswana, Ka kutlwano le kagisano, E bopagantswe mmogo. Chorus	Blessed be this noble land, Gift to us from God's strong hand, Heritage our fathers left to us. May it always be at peace. Chorus: Awake, awake, O men, awake! And women close beside them stand, Together we'll work and serve This land, this happy land! Word of beauty and of fame, The name Botswana to us came Through our unity and harmony, We'll remain at peace as one. Chorus

External links

• Botswana: Fatshe leno la rona - Audio of the national anthem of Botswana, with information and lyrics
• Fatshe leno la rona MIDI
• [1] - Vocal