Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Ghana.

Who wrote the Ghanaian national anthem (lyrics and music)?

When was the national anthem of Ghana officially adopted?

Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.

The National anthem of Ghana is “God Bless Our Homeland Ghana”.

Ghana’s anthem lyrics were written by Michael Kwame Gbordzoe and the music was written by Philip GBEHO.

Music Adopted 1957, Lyrics Adopted 1966; The Lyrics Were Changed Twice, Once When A Republic Was Declared In 1960 And Again After A 1966 Coup.

the Current Lyric Of The “God Bless Our Homeland Ghana” National Anthem Which Has Been In Use Since The 1970S Was Written By A Student Michael Kwame Gbordzoe Within The Framework Of A National Competition.

 

Press to download the mp3 file of Ghana’s National anthem – See link (file source: cia world factbook).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLEmrenKcoc

 

First stanza

This is our own native land;

That is a valuable thing to us,

Acquired through the blood our ancestors shed for us;

It is now our turn to continue what our ancestors started,

Know-it-all behavior, cheating and selfishness;

Has scarred our character and diminished our affection for our land.

 

Second stanza

Bragging of educational achievements;

Or useless greed for material things, And bad lifestyles are destroying our nation, and disgracing it.

Chorus 2x:

Whether or not this nation prospers!

Whether or not this nation prospers!;

Clearly depends on the character of the citizens of the nation.

Whether or not this nation prospers!

Whether or not this nation prospers!;

Clearly depends on the character of the citizens of the nation.

 

Third stanza

Obedience and respect;

Caring for the welfare of one another everyday,

Selflessness in the traditional way;

Ensures each personג€™s welfare,

That is what will bring peace and prosperity to our nation.

Whether or not this nation prospers!

Whether or not this nation prospers!;

Clearly depends on the character of the citizens of the nation.

 

 

You can find more information about Ghanaian anthem on Wikipedia – See link.

Sheet Music: View the Ghanaian national anthem sheet music – See link.

Ghanaian national symbol: black star; golden eagle.

Conventional short form country name: Ghana.

Conventional long form country name: Republic of Ghana.

Former name of Ghana: Gold Coast.

 

Ghana Government Type: constitutional democracy.

 

Constitutional democracy is a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled out in a governing constitution.ֲ