Aluta continua by Samora Machel

The slogan – Aluta continua

The slogan aluta continua which is Portuguese for the struggle continues, was created by the first President of Mozambique’s struggle organisation, FRELIMO Dr Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane (1920 – 1969. When Mondlane was assisinated in Tanzania, Samora Machel (1933 – 1986) became leader and he popularised the slogan. Machel was president from independence from the Portuguese in until he was assassinated via a plan crash in 1979.

Lyrics

Aluta continua

Aluta continua

Aluta continua

Against what?

Against tribalism

Against ignorance

Against illiteracy

Against exploitation

Against superstition

Against hunger

Against lack of clothing

So that one day we will all be equal

From Machel himself

Song by Miriam Makeba

Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba sings Aluta continua.

Machel speech at independence in 1975

Machel on colonialism

Colonialism is a crime against humanity

There is no humane colonialism

There is no democratic colonialism

Machel, 1980

Values remembers for

He is remembered for high moral values, selflessness, fight against corruption, focus on making people more productive, poverty eradication programs and decolonisation. His daughter, Olivia, said muntu was his dominant value.