São Tomé and Príncipe
Independência total
Independencia total
Total Independence
1975
1975
Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo
Manuel dos Santos Barreto de Sousa e Almeida
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Context
Adopted in 1975 upon independence from Portugal. The lyrics were written by Alda Neves da Graca do Espirito Santo, one of Africa's most notable female poets and a key figure in the independence movement. The anthem's militant tone reflects the anti-colonial struggle.
Lyrics
Independência total,
Glorioso canto do povo,
Independência total,
Hino sagrado de combate.
Dinamismo
Na luta nacional,
Juramento eterno
No país soberano de São Tomé e Príncipe.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Written by Alda Neves da Graca do Espirito Santo, one of Africa's most celebrated female poets and independence activists
- • Sao Tome and Principe is the smallest Portuguese-speaking country in the world
- • The anthem shares its revolutionary tone with other former Portuguese colonies that gained independence in 1975, including Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bissau