CA Country Anthems

Mali National Anthem History

Le Mali

Mali's national anthem, "Le Mali," originated from the music of a federation anthem adopted upon independence in 1960. When the federation dissolved, Mali kept the original music, later adopting new lyrics in 1962 to create its current anthem.

Mali Le Mali

Mali

Language
French
Anthem
Le Mali
Duration
1:19
Status
"Le Mali" remains the official national anthem of Mali, known by its official title despite common usage of its opening lines.

History timeline

  1. 1960

    The Mali Federation gained independence, adopting "Un Hymn du Mali" with music based on an old folk tune.

  2. 1960

    The Mali Federation dissolved, with Senegal and Mali becoming independent nations.

  3. 1960

    Mali retained the music from the former federation's anthem, composed by a Malian.

  4. 1962

    New lyrics by Seydou Badian Kouyaté were adopted, officially establishing "Le Mali" as the national anthem.

The music for "Le Mali" is based on an old folk tune, possibly dating back to the 13th-century Mali Empire.