CA Country Anthems

Benin National Anthem History

L'Aube nouvelle

Benin's national anthem, "L’Aube Nouvelle," was adopted in 1960 upon the independence of Dahomey. It was retained when the country was renamed Benin in 1975, with its lyrics adapted to reflect the new name.

Benin L'Aube nouvelle

Benin

Language
French
Anthem
L'Aube nouvelle
Duration
1:08
Status
"L’Aube Nouvelle" continues to be the national anthem of Benin today, symbolizing its enduring spirit.

History timeline

  1. 1960

    Gilbert Jean Dagnon composed and wrote the lyrics for "L’Aube Nouvelle."

  2. July 30, 1960

    "L’Aube Nouvelle" was officially adopted as the national anthem for independent Dahomey.

  3. 1975

    When Dahomey was renamed Benin, the anthem was retained with necessary lyrical adjustments.

The two-syllable name "Benin" had to be creatively fitted into the three-syllable melodic space originally designed for "Dahomey" in the anthem's lyrics.