CA Country Anthems

Central African Republic National Anthem History

La Renaissance

The Central African Republic's national anthem, "La Renaissance," was composed by Herbert Pepper with lyrics by Barthélémy Boganda. It was officially adopted on May 25, 1960, shortly before the country's independence.

Central African Republic La Renaissance

Central African Republic

Language
French
Anthem
La Renaissance
Duration
1:09
Status
Today, "La Renaissance" continues to serve as the official national anthem of the Central African Republic.

History timeline

  1. Pre-1960

    Barthélémy Boganda, future first Prime Minister, writes the original lyrics for the national anthem.

  2. Pre-1960

    French ethnomusicologist Herbert Pepper composes the melody at the request of Boganda.

  3. 1960

    The anthem "La Renaissance" is officially adopted by the Central African Republic on May 25.

The anthem's composer, Herbert Pepper, also wrote the melody for the national anthem of Senegal.