For The Gambia Our Homeland
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Lyrics | Virginia Julia Howe |
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Music | Unknown, arranged by Jeremy F. Howe |
Adopted | 1965 |
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"For The Gambia Our Homeland" (instrumental)
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"For The Gambia Our Homeland" is the national anthem of the Gambia, written by Virginia Julia Howe and composed by Jeremy F. Howe (based on the traditional Mandinka song "Foday Kaba Dumbuya"). It was adopted after an international competition to produce a state anthem (and flag) before independence in 1965.
The lyrics are as follows:
English lyrics | Mandinka lyrics |
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Categories:
- African anthems
- National anthems
- Gambian music
- National symbols of the Gambia
- National anthem compositions in C major