Hymne National Voltaïque
The Hymne National Voltaïque was the national anthem of Upper Volta from 1960 until 1984, when the country's name was changed to Burkina Faso, and the current anthem Une Seule Nuit was adopted.
English: National Anthem of Upper Volta | |
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National anthem of ![]() | |
Also known as | La Volta (English: The Volta) |
Lyrics | Robert Ouédraogo |
Music | Robert Ouédraogo |
Adopted | 1960 |
Relinquished | 2 August 1984 |
Succeeded by | "Une Seule Nuit" |
Both the words and music were by Robert Ouédraogo.[1]
Lyrics
In French: Fière Volta de mes aieux, Nous te ferons et plus forte, et plus belle Le travail de ton sol brûlant Que Dieu te garde en sa bonté, |
In English: Proud Volta of my ancestors, We will make you stronger and more beautiful The work of your burning ground May God keep you in his goodness, |
References
- "Upper Volta – nationalanthems.info". Retrieved 6 May 2021.