Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free
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"Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free" is the national anthem of Zambia. The tune is taken from the hymn "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" (English: "Lord Bless Africa"), which was composed by Xhosa composer Enoch Sontonga, in 1897. The lyrics were composed after Zambian independence to specifically reflect Zambia, as opposed to Sontonga's lyrics, which refer to Africa as a whole.
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National anthem of Zambia | |
Also known as | (English: Stand and Sing of Zambia, Proud and Free) |
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Lyrics | G. Ellis, E.S. Musonda, J.M.S. Lichilana, I. Lowe, J. Sajiwandani, and R.J. Seal, 1973 (1973) |
Music | Enoch Sontonga, 1897 (1897) |
Adopted | 14 September 1973; 50 years ago (1973-09-14) |
Preceded by | "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" |
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