Starting in 2019, the Nigerien government expressed interest in replacing the existing national anthem “La Nigerienne” as it was written by citizens of its former colonizer, France, and had lyrics that were deemed racist and of national subservience to France[1]. The new anthem, which was adopted in June, 2023, speaks of national pride and Niger’s place within Africa.
A coup a few weeks after the change in anthem replaced the government that introduced the anthem but the anthem change appears to have been retained.
Sources:
[1] “Niger adopts new national anthem,” North Africa Post, June 23, 2023, https://northafricapost.com/68884-niger-adopts-new-national-anthem.html/.
Special thanks to: Chang-Gyun Han for providing the sheet music, and Keith Terrett for the music file.