The Senegal national anthem, “Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in French.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons
- Written Date: 1960
- Lyricist: Léopold Sédar Senghor
- Composer: Herbert Pepper
- Official Adoption Date: 1960
Original Lyrics in French
Pincez tous vos koras, frappez les balafons.
Le lion rouge a rugi.
Le dompteur de la brousse
D’un bond s’est élancé,
Dissipant les ténèbres.
Soleil sur nos terreurs, soleil sur notre espoir.
Debout, frères, voici l’Afrique rassemblée
Fibres de mon cœur vert,
Épaules contre épaules, mes plus que frères,
O Sénégalais, debout !
Unis, nous sommes un bloc
Solidement serré autour de notre idéal :
Le chemin du bonheur.
Debout, frères, voici l’Afrique rassemblée.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Senegal national anthem English version. “Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons” reflects the pride and unity of Senegal. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Pluck all your koras, strike the balafons.
The red lion has roared.
The tamer of the bush
Leapt forward,
Dispersing the shadows.
Sunlight on our terrors, sunlight on our hope.
Stand up, brothers, here is Africa united
Fibres of my green heart,
Shoulders against shoulders, more than brothers,
O Senegalese, arise!
United, we are one bloc
Solidly fixed around our ideal:
The way of happiness.
Stand up, brothers, here is Africa united.
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