O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers

O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers

National anthem of  Cameroon
Also known asChant de Ralliement (English: Rallying Song)
LyricsRené Jam Afame / Samuel Minkio Bamba / Moїse Nyatte Nko'o, 1928 (French version)
Bernard Nsokika Fonlon, 1961 (English version)
MusicRené Jam Afane, 1928
Adopted1957 (French version)
1978 (English version)
Audio sample
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version
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"Chant de Ralliement" ("Rallying Song"), also known as "Ô Cameroun berceau de nos ancêtres" ("O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers"), is the national anthem of Cameroon and former national anthem of French Cameroon.