The Honour of the Fatherland
National anthem of Niger
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The Honour of the Fatherland (French: L'Honneur de la Patrie; Hausa: Darajar Ƙasa) is the national anthem of Niger. It was adopted on 23 June 2023, replacing La Nigerienne, which was adopted in 1961, a year after the country's gaining of independence.
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National anthem of Niger | |
| Adopted | 23 June 2023 |
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| Preceded by | "La Nigerienne" |
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History
Niger, a former colony of France, became an independent country in 1960. The following year, the country adopted La Nigerienne as its national anthem. In 2019, President Mahamadou Issoufou announced his plans to replace La Nigerienne, following concerns that the lyrics expressed perceived gratitude towards the colonial power. A committee was established to reflect on the current anthem and find a new anthem if necessary. On June 23, 2023, the National Assembly adopted The Honor of the Fatherland as the country's new anthem to replace La Nigerienne.[1]
Lyrics
| French lyrics | Hausa lyrics | English translation |
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Des rives du Niger aux confins du Ténéré |
Daga Bankunan Nijar zuwa kan iyakokin Ténéré |
From the shores of the Niger to the edges of the Ténéré |