"Ditanyè" (usually written ""), also known as "" ("The Anthem of Victory", ;) or "" ("One Single Night"), is the national anthem of Burkina Faso. Former president Thomas Sankara, also a jazz guitarist, wrote the lyrics. The composer of the melody is unknown, but it has also been attributed to Sankara. It was adopted during his presidency in a decree issued on 2 August 1984, effective midnight on 4 August 1984, the first anniversary of Sankara's accession to the presidency. The decree also renamed the country from Upper Volta to its current name. The anthem replaced the "Hymne National Voltaïque", the national anthem of Upper Volta. Lyrics Verses two and three and the second chorus are little known and rarely performed. References External links Burkina Faso: Une Seule Nuit - Audio of the national anthem of Burkina Faso, with information and lyrics (archive link) National symbols of Burkina Faso National anthems Burkinabé music African anthems 1984 songs National anthem compositions in F major National anthem compositions in F-sharp major