Le Mali

"Le Mali" (English: "The Mali") is the national song of Mali. Seydou Badian Kouyate wrote the words and Banzoumana Sissoko wrote the music. It is known as "Pour l'Afrique et pour toi, Mali" (English: "For Africa and for you, Mali") or "À ton appel Mali" (English: "At your call, Mali").

It became Mali's national song in 1962 and it is a normal song of love of the country. It is about how the people of Mali would sacrifice their lives for their nation and for freedom. A common theme in the song is wanting to unite Africa. The chorus is written below:

Lyrics
French originalEnglish translationI
At your call, Mali
For your prosperity
Loyal towards your destiny
We will be all united,
One people, one goal, one faith,
For a united Africa
If the enemy should show himself 
Inside or outside, 
Standing on the ramparts, 
We are ready to die.

For Africa and for you, Mali,
Our banner shall be liberty.
For Africa and for you, Mali,
Our fight shall be for unity.
Oh, Mali of today,
Oh, Mali of tomorrow,
The fields are flowering with hope
Hearts are thrilling with confidence.

II
Standing town and country
Standing women, young and old
For the country moving
Towards a bright future
For our dignity
Let us strengthen our ranks well
For the public salvation
Let us forge the common good
Together shoulder to shoulder
Let us make the path of happiness

III
The path is hard very hard
Which leads to common happiness
Courage and dedication
Vigilance at all times
Truth of ancient times
Truth everyday
Happiness through labour
Will make the Mali of tomorrow

IV
Africa finally rises
Let us welcome this new day
Let us welcome liberty
Let us march towards unity
New found dignity
Support our fight
True to our oath
Of making Africa united
My brothers standing together
All at the appointment of honour

In local languages

Bambara lyricshttps://www.mali-pense.net/L-Hymne-du-Mali.htmlArabic translationhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=7zri3ttWgy0Alternate Arabic lyricshttps://m.youtube.com/watch?si=NKRJ_ZC7BeEAh5lA&v=8BIdRMtERmY&feature=youtu.beSoninké translationhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?si=N3sgpJDjux7yeODt&v=V2ZeqHzFEc8&feature=youtu.beSonghai translationhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=KLtKOG1JLg0

References

 Other websites 

 Mali: Le Mali - Audio of the national anthem of Mali, with information and lyrics (archive link)
 Presidency of Mali: Symboles de la République, L'Hymne National du Mali: history and lyrics, updated 13 June 2003.

Category:1962 works
Category:National symbols of Mali
Category:African anthems