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kondorong
Gambia
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 Posted - 16 May 2006 : 00:19:34
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO WROTE OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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njucks
Gambia
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Posted - 16 May 2006 : 00:28:07
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the tune is based on the traditional epic ''Fode Kaba'' and i think Jali Nyama Suso of Bakau is credited for refining it.
the words i think were written by a lady from the colonial era. i am not sure but read that somewhere. |
Edited by - njucks on 16 May 2006 00:28:49 |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 May 2006 : 00:29:14
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| I think if my memory serves me right it was Marcel Thomasi's father or Grandfather. |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 16 May 2006 : 01:08:00
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| It looks like it runs in the family of great minds |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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kisley
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 May 2006 : 21:37:59
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I read this on the Gambia tourist support website - dont know if its accurate.
"There is some debate over who wrote the words and music of The Gambian national anthem. The music is said to be based on the Gambian kora tune Foday Kabba Dumbuya as rendered by Jali Nyama Suso and it is said that the words were written by a colonial administrator who was serving in Brikama as Commissioner of the Western Division called Mr. Howe.
Others say that the father of Marcel Thomasi, the former Director of Information designed the Gambian flag, and wrote the words to the anthem.
Some criticise the anthem for using the word God, saying it christianises the anthem, while others point out that in Arabic God means Allah"
http://www.gambiatouristsupport.com/inforhis.htm
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 21:56:50
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| I will check with the National Records office. The copy of the file that had the contests for the coat of arms is still in existence and name of the winnere and the prize. I read the file but actually forgot. i hope to get a reply soon and share with memebrs. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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kisley
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 May 2006 : 22:08:16
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| Its the same with the British national anthem, theres a lot of speculation over the origin. |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 17 May 2006 : 22:28:28
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| Unfortunately i do not any line in the British anthem I only know God save the Queen line. Is that the end or the beginning. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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kisley
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:36:14
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neither do I Kondorong, i had to look the words up on the internet
1. God save our gracious Queen,
Long live our noble Queen,
God save the Queen!
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us;
God save the Queen!
(exciting lyrics) , |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:37:28
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| will this be exciting in Scotland? |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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petra2012
France
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Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:42:16
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is it possible to listen to the anthem in the internet??? does anybody knows a link???
I ' d like to listen!! |
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petra2012
France
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Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:46:04
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OOOH, I found it, but without any words. It has nothing to do with Africa :-)
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kisley
United Kingdom
214 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:56:08
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| very funny Kondorong. Scotlands unofficial anthem is "flower of Scotland" . |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 00:09:51
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| I thought as much. You see i have a lot of scottish friends. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 00:24:56
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Quote "The words of the Gambian anthem were written by a Mr. Howe, a colonial administrator who was then serving in Brikama as Commissioner of the Western Division. He based the music on the Gambian kora tune Foday Kabba Dumbuya as rendered by Jali Nyama Suso. Marcel Thomasi's father designed the Gambian flag." Unquote
For the Gambia, our homeland we
strive and work and pray,
That all may live in unity,
Freedom and peace each day,
Let justice guide our actions towards
the common good,
And join our diverse peoples to prove
man's brotherhood.
We pledge our firm allegiance,
Our promises we renew,
Keep us great God of nations,
to The Gambia ever true.
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A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 02:43:19
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Originally posted by petra2012
is it possible to listen to the anthem in the internet??? does anybody knows a link???
I ' d like to listen!!
Try from this link http://ressourcepage.gambia.dk/anthem.htm |
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