Angola
"Angola Avante" (Forward Angola)

Words by: Manuel Rui Alves Monteiro
Music by: Rui Alberto Vieira Dias Mingao
Adopted: 1975

During Portuguese rule, Angola had a local anthem (probably unofficial), entitled "Angola é nossa" ("Angola is ours"). I do not have much information about the anthem, however the lyrics may have been more appropriate when Angola was striving for independence, as it seems to have not been performed after independence negotiations were started, and a different anthem, "Angola Avante" was adopted upon independence from Portugal.

There has been a comission appointed to study any possible changes needed in Angola's national symbols (there are references in the national anthem to important dates and events for the previous sole ruling party, made obsolete after multi-party elections were declared). The anthem may change in the future, watch this page for further information.