Cultural personalities

Academic Eduardo Mondlane Academic Sociologist and independence leader, founder of FRELIMO 1920–1969 Writer José Craveirinha National Poet of Mozambique Considered the greatest Mozambican poet and one of the most important voices in Portuguese-language African literature. Born in Lourenço Marques (now… 1922–2003 Artist Malangatana Ngwenya Artist Painter, poet and sculptor, one of the most important artists in Africa 1936–2011 Writer Mia Couto Writer and Biologist Writer and biologist, one of the most recognized Mozambican authors 1955–present Writer Paulina Chiziane Writer First Mozambican woman to publish a novel 1955–present Politician Samora Machel Politician First president of independent Mozambique and revolutionary leader 1933–1986