Panapasa Balekana
Lyricist
1929 – 2009
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Who was Panapasa Balekana?
Panapasa Balekana, MBE, SIM, was a Fijian-born Solomon Islander who composed the national anthem of the Solomon Islands, God Save Our Solomon Islands, with his wife, Matila Balekana. Panapasa Balekana co-wrote the anthem's lyrics with his wife while he composed the accompanying music.
The anthem was adopted by the country upon its independence in 1978 following a government competition.
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- Born
- 1929
Kadavu Island - Spouses
- Matila Balekana
( - 2009/01/22)
- Matila Balekana
- Died
- Jan 22, 2009
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on July 23, 2013
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