Avelino Mondlane was a Mozambican poet, writer, and composer who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence. Born in 1921, Mondlane was a gifted musician and poet from a young age. He studied music and literature in Portugal and later became a professor at the University of Lourenço Marques (now Maputo). Mondlane's music often reflected his political beliefs and his desire for a free and independent Mozambique. He wrote and composed songs that became anthems for the liberation movement, inspiring and uniting the people of Mozambique in their fight for freedom.