CA Country Anthems

Equatorial Guinea National Anthem History

Caminemos pisando las sendas

Equatorial Guinea's national anthem, adopted on October 12, 1968, on its Independence Day, features music composed by a Spanish lieutenant. The lyrics were penned by Atanasio Ndongo Miyono.

Equatorial Guinea Caminemos pisando las sendas

Equatorial Guinea

Language
Spanish
Anthem
Caminemos pisando las sendas
Duration
1:54
Status
The national anthem has been in continuous use since Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968.

History timeline

  1. Pre-1968

    Atanasio Ndongo Miyono writes the lyrics for the future national anthem.

  2. Pre-1968

    Spanish Lieutenant Ramiro Sanchez Lopez composes the music, while serving at the colonial power's army headquarters.

  3. 1968

    On October 12, the anthem is officially adopted as Equatorial Guinea gains independence from Spain.

The music for Equatorial Guinea's national anthem was composed by a Spanish lieutenant, Ramiro Sanchez Lopez, from the former colonial power's army headquarters.