Young Angolan singer Lil-Wéezy released a special song today in homage to Elias Pelembe, also known as Puto Maravilha, an icon of Mozambican football. The track, titled “Dominguez,” celebrates Pelembe's career and legacy, who remains active in football, currently playing for União Desportiva do Songo.
The release of the song generated great enthusiasm among fans, especially with the promotion done by Diego Pelembe, Elias' son. Diego, who recently traveled to Portugal to continue his football career, used his social media to share Lil-Wéezy's tribute. In his Facebook post, he expressed his gratitude for the tribute, highlighting that many Mozambican musicians had not yet paid a similar tribute to his father.
“What many Mozambican musicians haven’t done, the Angolan musician Lil-Wéezy has done. He just released a song titled 'Dominguez,' in homage to my father,‘ wrote Diego, encouraging his followers to listen to and share the song.
Lil-Wéezy's music not only pays homage to Elias Pelembe, but also reinforces the cultural connection and mutual admiration between Angola and Mozambique. The track promises to be a meaningful celebration of Pelembe's legacy in football and a notable addition to the musical repertoire that honors great sporting figures from the region.
