National anthem of São Tomé and Príncipe was adopted in 1975. It was written by Alda Neves da Graça do Espírito Santo and composed by Manuel dos Santos Barreto de Sousa e Almeida. (Portuguese Lyrics / Letra) Refrão: Independência total, Glorioso canto do povo, Independência total, Hino sagrado de combate.