Rui Mingas is an Angolan singer, composer, and former athlete whose music played a defining role in shaping Angola’s cultural identity. Known for blending traditional Angolan rhythms with elements of jazz and Portuguese influences, Mingas’s work captures the soul and resilience of his country. A key figure in the development of Angolan popular music, he is celebrated for his evocative voice and for performing the anthem “Angola Avante,” symbolizing national unity and pride both during and after the struggle for independence.