"L'Abidjanaise" (English: "The Song of Abidjan") is the national anthem of Côte d'Ivoire, adopted under law number 60–207 on 27 July 1960.
It takes the form of a lyric and very patriotic poem, invoking inspiring imagery expressing the greatness of the Ivorian soil and values such as hope, peace, dignity, and the "true brotherhood".
[1] Between 2007 and 2009, under the leadership of Laurent Gbagbo, there was a proposal to replace "L'Abidjanaise" with a different song, "L'Ode à la Patrie" as the national anthem.
[2] "Ode à la Patrie" was sung by supporters of the now former head of state and broadcast on the RTI's television network instead of "L'Abidjanaise" until 2007, even though the latter remained, according to the constitution, the country's national anthem.
À toi noble Côte d'Ivoire, Ô grand pays des bonnes gens !
Dans l’amitié des peuples frères, Dieu guide nous vers l’idéal, Soumise à la devise chère : Union, discipline, travail.
À tous nos bataillons d’élite, Dans la tombe aujourd’hui couchés, Ô peuple tout entier redites : Amour, honneur, fidélité.
Tes fris Gopios Côte d'Ivoire Fans Djobeurs de ta Doungbahure Tous en Gbonhi pour que tu Djafoule Vont te Kpata dans l'Enjaillement.
If we have brought back liberty peacefully, It will be our duty to be an example Of the hope promised to humanity, In building, united in the new faith The homeland of true brotherhood.
In the friendship of the brotherly peoples, God guides us to the ideal, Subject to the motto: Union labor discipline.