In Portugal, Mozambican singer Gasso Franco, in his capacity as President of the Association of Mozambican Musicians in Europe, participated in a significant and productive meeting with the Ambassador of Mozambique, Stella Zeca. Alongside him was Roberto Chitsondzo, a legendary figure in Mozambican music and founding member of the iconic band Ghorwane.
The main objective of the meeting was to strengthen ties between the Mozambican artistic diaspora and the country's diplomatic institutions, promoting stronger cooperation for the development and appreciation of national culture abroad.
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The presence of Roberto Chitsondzo, referred to by Gasso Franco as a "major visit," lent even more symbolic weight to the moment, underscoring the importance of uniting different generations of artists in the common mission of projecting Mozambique's musical identity to the world.
During the meeting, strategies were discussed to support Mozambican musicians residing in Europe, create opportunities for artistic exchange, and promote events that bring Mozambican culture to new audiences, with Portugal as a central platform for this expansion.
Gasso Franco reaffirmed the commitment of the Association of Mozambican Musicians in Europe to continue working actively and in a structured way so that Mozambican music receives the recognition it deserves on the international stage.
