English: The Renaissance | |
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National anthem of Central African Republic |
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Lyrics | Barthélémy Boganda |
Music | Herbert Pepper |
Adopted | 1960 |
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"La Renaissance" is the national anthem of the Central African Republic, adopted upon independence in 1960. The words were written by the then Prime Minister, Barthélémy Boganda. The music was composed by Herbert Pepper, who also composed the national anthem of Senegal, Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons.
There is also a version in the Sango language entitled E Zingo.