Mali
Le Mali
Mali
1962
1962
Seydou Badian Kouyate
Banzoumana Sissoko
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Context
Written by Seydou Badian Kouyate with music by Banzoumana Sissoko, adopted in 1962 when Mali gained independence from France. The anthem reflects Pan-African ideals and the determination to defend sovereignty. The motto 'One people, one goal, one faith' also appears on Mali's coat of arms.
Lyrics
A ton appel, Mali,
Pour ta prosperite,
Fidele a ton destin,
Nous serons tous unis,
Un peuple, un but, une foi.
Pour une Afrique unie,
Si l'ennemi decouvre son front,
Au dedans ou au dehors,
Debout sur les remparts,
Nous sommes resolus de mourir.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The anthem's motto 'Un peuple, un but, une foi' (One people, one goal, one faith) is also the national motto of Mali and Senegal
- • Seydou Badian Kouyate was not only a lyricist but also a novelist, playwright, and government minister
- • Banzoumana Sissoko, who composed the music, was a famous blind griot (traditional West African musician and storyteller)