The Botswana National Anthem

The Botswana National Anthem took effect when the country gained its independence in the year 1966.

Here i share with you the original version in Setswana and its English translated version.

Keep in mind that the anthem is sung in Setswana, the official language.

The English version is just to further your understanding of the anthem and its message.

Enjoy... :-)

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 kopaneleng go direla
Lefatshe la rona.

Ina lentle la tumo,
La chaba ya Botswana,
Ka kutlwano le kagisano,
E bopagantswe mmogo.

Chorus:

Tsogang, tsogang! banna, tsogang!
Emang, basadi, emang, tlhagafalang!
Re kopaneleng go direla
Lefatshe la rona.

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:

Awake, awake, O men, awake!
And women close beside them stand,
Together we'll work and serve
This land, this happy land!

The words and music of the national anthem were by Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete.