National Anthem of Botswana (Instrumental) Fatshe leno la rona

Fatshe leno la rona" ("Blessed Be This Noble Land") is the national anthem of the Republic of Botswana. The music and lyrics was composed by Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete. It was adopted when the country became independent in 1966.Show more

Fatshe Leno la Rona ke pina ya setšhaba ya lefatshe la Botswana.

(Setswana Lyrics)
Fatshe leno la rona,
Ke mpho ya Modimo,
Ke boswa jwa borraetsho;
A le nne ka kagiso.

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.

(English Lyrics)
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.

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,
For the nation of Botswana.
Through our unity and harmony,
We'll remain at peace as one.