Ruy Mingas

Ruy Mingas
Born
Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas

(1939-05-12)12 May 1939
Luanda, Angola
Died4 January 2024(2024-01-04) (aged 84)
Lisbon, Portugal
Burial placeAlto das Cruzes Cemetery
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Diplomat
  • Businessman
  • Politician
SpouseJulieta Cristina da Silva Branco Lima
Children6; including Nayma

Ruy Alberto Vieira Dias Rodrigues Mingas (12 May 1939 – 4 January 2024) was an Angolan singer, songwriter, diplomat, businessman and politician. He was a deputy in the National Assembly, secretary with the status of Minister of Sports and ambassador of Angola to Portugal. He composed the music for Angola Avante, the national anthem of Angola.

Of his recording work, his most well known songs are "Poema da farra", "Makesu", "Muadiakimi", "Birin Birin", "Monagambé", "Adeus À Hora da Partida" and "Meninos do Huambo".

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