Tuvalu mo te Atua
"Tuvalu for the Almighty" is the national anthem of Tuvalu. The lyrics and music are by Afaese Manoa. It was adopted in 1978, when the country became independent Gilbert and [Ellice Islands|from the United Kingdom]. It is also used as a motto of the country and additionally serves as the title of the Coat of [arms of Tuvalu].