Windhoek — A tale of two conflicting versions came to the fore yesterday when New Era learned that apparently the words of the national anthem, Namibia, Land of the Brave were not written by composer Axali Doëseb, but former Information and Broadcasting Minister, Hidipo Hamutenya.
However, Doëseb is sticking to his story that he is the composer of both the lyrics and melody of the nation's most revered song the national anthem.
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