At approximately 9 am, Chico António's body arrived, followed by a religious ceremony where various individuals, including the musicians' association, paid tribute through beautiful messages.
The musicians were not left out and praised Chico António's achievements.
The Minister of Culture said we have lost a piece of the country's historical heritage.
On the other hand, Mia Couto defends the immortalization of Chico António's achievements.
Chico António passed away last Sunday, January 14th, due to illness at the central hospital in Maputo.
Chico António was born on May 13, 1958, in the Magude district, Maputo province. Between 1979 and 1992, he was part of groups that composed music based on traditional Mozambican rhythms, such as: Instrumental Group No. 1 of light music, RM (a group from Rádio Moçambique), and the Marrabenta Star Orchestra of Mozambique. He later toured countries such as England, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Zimbabwe, Guinea Conakry, and Cape Verde.
In 1990, he won the Discoveries prize from RFI (Radio France International) and received a scholarship to study basic piano techniques, arrangements and studio sound recording.
On April 4, 2018, Chico António received the Career Award from the Maputo Municipal Council, in recognition of his actions to promote and enhance Mozambican culture at national and international level.
