The Niger national anthem, “La Nigérienne,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in French.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: La Nigérienne
- Written Date: 1961
- Lyricist: Maurice Albert Thiriet
- Composer: Robert Jacquet and Nicolas Abel François Frionnet
- Official Adoption Date: 1961
Original Lyrics in French
Auprès du grand Niger puissant
Qui rend la nature plus belle,
Soyons fiers et reconnaissants
De notre liberté nouvelle.
Evitons les vaines querelles
Afin d’épargner notre sang,
Et que les glorieux accents
De notre race soit sans tutelle.
Refrain:
Debout Niger! Debout!
Que notre oeuvre féconde
Rajeunisse le cœur de ce vieux continent!
Et que ce chant s’entende
Aux quatre coins du monde
Comme le cri d’un peuple équitable et vaillant!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Niger national anthem English version. “La Nigérienne” reflects the pride and unity of Niger. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Beside the mighty river Niger
Which makes nature more beautiful,
Let us be proud and grateful
For our newfound freedom.
Let us avoid vain quarrels
So as to spare our blood,
And may the glorious voices
Of our race be untethered.
Chorus:
Arise Niger! Arise!
May our fruitful work
Renew the heart of this old continent!
And may this song be heard
At the four corners of the world
Like the cry of a fair and valiant people!
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