CA Country Anthems

Cameroon National Anthem History

Chant de Ralliement

Written in 1928, "O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers" was first an unofficial anthem for the nation. It was officially adopted in 1957 and its lyrics were slightly revised in 1978 to reach its current version.

Cameroon Chant de Ralliement

Cameroon

Language
French
Anthem
Chant de Ralliement
Duration
0:58
Status
Today, "O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers" remains the official national anthem, with its distinct French and English versions.

History timeline

  1. 1928

    The anthem's music and initial lyrics were written by René Djam Afame.

  2. 1948

    The song began to be used unofficially as "Chant de Ralliement" or "The Rallying Song."

  3. 1957

    On May 10, the anthem was officially adopted when Cameroon became an autonomous republic within France.

  4. 1978

    The anthem's lyrics were slightly revised to their present-day version.

Similar to Canada, Cameroon's anthem features distinct French and English lyrics to reflect the country's official bilingual status.