The Ivory Coast national anthem, “L’Abidjanaise,” celebrates the unity and heritage of the Ivorian nation. Below are the original lyrics in French and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: L’Abidjanaise
- Written Date: 1959
- Lyricist: Mathieu Ekra, Joachim Bony, and Pierre Marie Coty
- Composer: Pierre Marie Coty and Pierre Michel Pango
- Official Adoption Date: 1960
Original Lyrics in French
Salut ô terre d’espérance;
Pays de l’hospitalité.
Tes légions remplies de vaillance
Ont relevé ta dignité.
Tes fils, chère Côte d’Ivoire,
Fiers artisans de ta grandeur,
Tous rassemblés et pour ta gloire
Te bâtiront dans le bonheur.
Chorus:
Fiers Ivoiriens, le pays nous appelle.
Si nous avons dans la paix ramené la liberté,
Notre devoir sera d’être un modèle
De l’espérance promise à l’humanité,
En forgeant, unie dans la foi nouvelle,
La patrie de la vraie fraternité.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Ivory Coast national anthem English version. “L’Abidjanaise” reflects the pride and unity of Ivory Coast. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Salute, O land of hope;
Country of hospitality.
Your legions filled with valor
Have restored your dignity.
Your sons, dear Ivory Coast,
Proud builders of your greatness,
All gathered for your glory
Will build in happiness.
Chorus:
Proud Ivorians, the country calls us.
If we have brought back liberty in peace,
Our duty will be to be a model
Of the hope promised to humanity,
By forging, united in new faith,
The homeland of true brotherhood.
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