Ivory Coast
- Language
- French
- Anthem
- L'Abidjanaise
- Duration
- 1:09
- Status
- “L’Abidjanaise” continues to be the official national anthem of the Ivory Coast today.
Ivory Coast National Anthem History
L'Abidjanaise
Adopted upon the Ivory Coast's independence in 1960, "L'Abidjanaise" takes its name from the nation's largest city and former capital.
Ivory Coast
L'Abidjanaise
History timeline
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Prior to 1960
The lyrics and music for "L'Abidjanaise" were created, though the specific authors are officially uncredited.
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August 7, 1960
The song was officially adopted as the national anthem coinciding with the Ivory Coast's independence.
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Since 1960
The anthem's title "Song of Abidjan" refers to the city that was the nation's capital at the time of adoption.
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Present Day
It has continuously served as the official national anthem for the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.
The anthem's title, "L'Abidjanaise," uniquely references Abidjan, which was the capital city of Ivory Coast at the time of its independence.