Encyclopedia > O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers
"O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers", known in French as "Ô Cameroun, Berceau de nos Ancêtres" and "Chant de Ralliement", is the national anthem of Cameroon. It was used on an unofficial basis beginning in 1948 before independence, and officially adopted in 1957. The music was composed by René Djam Afame, who also wrote the lyrics along with Samuel Minkio Bamba and Moïse Nyatte Nko'o. The lyrics were changed in 1978. A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that is evoking and eulogizing the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nations government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...
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