Panapasa Balekana
Panapasa Balekana, MBE, SIM, (1929 – January 22, 2009) 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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| Birth date | January 01, 1929 |
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| Date of death | January 22, 2009 |
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