Mozambique
Patria Amada
Beloved Homeland
2002
2002
Salomao J. Manhica
Salomao J. Manhica
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Key Facts
- 1. Mozambique is the only country in the world whose national flag features a modern firearm (an AK-47), and the same militant symbolism carries into the anthem's tone.
- 2. The anthem's title 'Patria Amada' (Beloved Homeland) is strikingly similar to Brazil's unofficial national motto, creating an unintentional link between the two Portuguese-speaking nations.
- 3. Despite having over 40 indigenous languages, the anthem is performed exclusively in Portuguese, making it unintelligible as a first language to the majority of Mozambicans.
Lyrics
Na memória de África e do Mundo
Pátria bela dos que ousaram lutar
Moçambique o teu nome é liberdade
O sol de Junho para sempre brilhará
[Refrão]
Pátria Amada
Nós vamos te seguir
Forte e unida como uma muralha
Bandeira da luta num só povo
Viva a Pátria
Viva Moçambique
Unidos ao mundo inteiro
Povo heróico há de vencer
Nós dizemos Não ao tribalismo
Moçambique a nossa Terra Prometida
[Refrão]
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialAdopted in 2002, replacing the previous anthem 'Viva, Viva a FRELIMO' which directly praised the ruling party. The new anthem, written by Salomao J. Manhica, focuses on national identity and freedom rather than party politics. It is one of the newest anthems in Africa.