Le Mali - popularly known as Pour l’Afrique et pour toi, Mali (For Africa and for you, Mali) or A ton appel Mali (At your call, Mali) – is the national anthem of Mali. The words were written by Seydou Badian Kouyaté and the music was by Banzumana Sissoko. Adopted as the national anthem in 1962, its themes are patriotism, national and African unity. It states the willingness of the people of Mali to lay down their lives for their nation and for liberty. A common theme throughout the song is the desire to strive for a united Africa. Its music is a traditional European style military march.
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English Translation
At your call, Mali
for your prosperity
Loyal towards your destiny
we will be all united,
One people, one struggle, one faith,
For African unity…
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
And hearts are thrilling with confidence.