English: Song of Abidjan | |
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National anthem of Côte d'Ivoire | |
Lyrics | Pierre Marie Coty and Mathieu Ekra, 1959 |
Music | Pierre-Michel Pango, 1959 |
Adopted | 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".