Angola
- Language
- Portuguese
- Anthem
- Angola Avante
- Duration
- 1:22
- Status
- A government commission is currently reviewing the anthem for potential changes due to its outdated political references.
Angola National Anthem History
Angola Avante
"Angola Avante" was adopted in 1975 upon Angola's independence from Portugal, replacing an earlier unofficial anthem. A commission is currently reviewing the anthem for potential changes due to outdated political references.
Angola
Angola Avante
History timeline
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1961
An unofficial local anthem, "Angola é nossa," began use by Portuguese troops during colonial rule.
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1974
Use of "Angola é nossa" ceased as independence negotiations commenced with Portugal.
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1975
"Angola Avante" was officially adopted as the national anthem upon independence from Portugal.
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Ongoing
A commission was appointed to study possible changes to the anthem's lyrics and national symbols.
The lyrics of "Angola Avante" are currently under review due to outdated political references to a former sole ruling party, which became obsolete after multi-party elections.