Amélia Rodrigues de Sá e Sanches de Figueiredo Araújo

Amélia Araújo, known as the 'Voice of the Struggle', was a prominent figure in the fight for independence in Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau. Born on August 11, 1933, in Angola, she played a critical role as a producer and main host at Rádio Libertação, contributing significantly to the psychological warfare against colonial rule. She was married to José Eduardo de Figueiredo Araújo and actively participated in the liberation movement, becoming a key voice for the PAIGC. Her efforts were recognized post-independence, and she held public office in Cabo Verde. Araújo passed away at the age of 92.