CA Country Anthems

Gabon National Anthem History

La Concorde

Gabon's national anthem, "La Concorde," was written and composed by Georges Aleka Damas and adopted upon the country's independence in 1960.

Gabon La Concorde

Gabon

Language
French
Anthem
La Concorde
Duration
1:45
Status
"La Concorde" has served as the national anthem of Gabon without interruption since its adoption in 1960.

History timeline

  1. 1940s

    Georges Aleka Damas begins a career in Gabonese diplomacy.

  2. Pre-1960

    Damas becomes actively involved in politics and the formation of labour unions.

  3. 1960

    Georges Aleka Damas writes and composes the music for "La Concorde."

  4. 1960

    "La Concorde" is adopted as the national anthem of Gabon on its Independence Day.

The same individual, Georges Aleka Damas, uniquely wrote both the lyrics and the music for Gabon's national anthem.