Mr. Bow, widely recognized for his achievements and influence on the Mozambican music scene, recently explained why he considers himself the "King of Mozambican music." His words reflect a career marked by awards, international recognition, and a significant impact on both music and society.
According to Mr. Bow, he is the first artist in the history of Ngoma Moçambique to win six awards. He highlighted albums such as "Sinal de Vitória" (2012) and "O Melhor de Mim" (2013), which included hits like "Laurinda" and "Bawito." He also mentioned the awards he won at the Mozambique Music Awards (MMA) in several categories, including best light music (2012, 2014, 2015) and popular music (2015).
In 2023, Mr. Bow received awards at the TVM Gala as social activist and best influencer through music.
International Recognition
Mr. Bow has claimed a significant presence on the international stage, winning the award for best Lusophone artist at the African Entertainment Awards in 2019 and being considered the best artist from the PALOP countries in 2020 and 2023. He claims to be the first Mozambican to achieve such honors, as well as being the first to reach one million views on YouTube and one million followers on Facebook.
He also highlighted being the first Mozambican nominated at the Angola Music Awards and the first Mozambican male artist to be nominated twice at the MTV Africa Music Awards.
Collaborations and Participations
Mr. Bow mentioned collaborations with several national artists, such as Denny Og, Tabasilly, Lourena Nhate, Filomena Maricoa, Edu, Oliver Stlay, Marcelo, Dama do Bling, Lizha James, and a total of 35 artists. Internationally, he said he has collaborated with artists from South Africa, Uganda, Cameroon, Angola, and Zimbabwe, totaling 23 international collaborations.
Social Commitment
In addition to his musical career, Mr. Bow has emphasized his commitment to social causes, such as being a goodwill ambassador in the fight against malaria and HIV. He led significant efforts to help those in need after the cyclones in Beira and carried out charitable actions during the pandemic.
Trademark Representation
Mr. Bow highlighted his role as an ambassador for several renowned brands, including Vodacom and EDM, representing a total of 15 brands, highlighting his influence and ability to connect with audiences.
A King's Determination
“"I'm a hard-working artist, I'm making my mark in this country. It's been many years of work, it's a lot of effort. It's normal for people to disagree with what I do, but I will die King Bow, even if there are campaigns against it, I will die king," said Mr. Bow, reflecting his dedication and passion for music and social causes.
