The National Anthem

God bless our homeland Ghana
And make our nation great and strong,
Bold to defend forever
The cause of Freedom and of Right;
Fill our hearts with true humility,
Make us cherish fearless honesty,
And help us to resist oppressor’s rule
With all our will and might for evermore.

Hail to thy name, O Ghana,
To thee we make our solemn vow:
Steadfast to build together
A nation strong in unity;
With our gifts of mind and strength of arm,
Whether night or day, in mist or storm,
In every need, whate’er the call may be,
To serve thee, Ghana, now and evermore.

Raise high the flag of Ghana
And one with Africa advance;
Black star of hope and honour
To all who thirst for liberty;
Where the banner of Ghana freely flies,
May the way to freedom truly lie;
Arise, arise, O sons of Ghana land,
And under God march on for evermore.

The National Pledge

I promise on my honour,
to be faithful and loyal to Ghana my Motherland.
I pledge myself to the service of Ghana,
with all my strength and with all my heart.
I promise to hold in high esteem
our heritage, won for us through the blood and toil of our fathers;
and I pledge myself in all things
to uphold and defend the good name of Ghana.
So help me God.

FAQs

What is the pledge?

It is a solemn promise to Ghana and its values.

Who wrote the anthem?

The anthem was composed by Philip Gbeho in 1957.

When is the pledge recited?

It is recited daily in schools and during national events .

Why is it important?

It unites citizens and inspires patriotism.

Can anyone recite it?

Yes, all Ghanaians are encouraged to recite it.

Where can I learn the words?

You can find the full text here on this page as well as on official government websites and educational materials.