Despite the fact that nine people took part in making the song, as recently as 2013, the Republic's Assembly recognised Manhiça as the author of the anthem.

[4] However, there are sources that claim others contributed to "Pátria Amada", including Justino Sigaulane Chemane,[1] who composed the music, and Mia Couto.

Kwaya: 𝄆 Msumbiji, Ardhi yetu Tukufu Mwamba kwa mwamba ikiunda siku mpya Mamilioni ya silaha kwa nguvu moja tu Ee nchi ya baba wapendwa tutafanikiwa 𝄇

In the memory of Africa and the World Beautiful fatherland of those that dared to fight Mozambique, your name is freedom The Sun of June forever will shine

United people from the Rovuma to Maputo Harvest the fruits of the combat for peace The dream grows waving in the flag And goes cultivating in the certainty of tomorrow

Flowers sprouting of the soil of your sweat In the mountains, in the rivers, in the sea We swear by you, O Mozambique No tyrant will enslave us