L'Abidjanaise

L'Abidjanaise
English: Song of Abidjan

National anthem of Côte d'Ivoire
LyricsPierre Marie Coty and Mathieu Ekra, 1959
MusicPierre-Michel Pango, 1959
Adopted1960; 64 years ago (1960)

"L'Abidjanaise" (English: "The Song of Abidjan") is the national anthem of Côte d'Ivoire, adopted under law number 60–207 on 27 July 1960. It takes the form of a lyric and very patriotic poem, invoking inspiring imagery expressing the greatness of the Ivorian soil and values such as hope, peace, dignity, and the "true brotherhood".