The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Eldevina Materula, mourned the physical disappearance of the Mozambican artist, Chico António.

In a message of solidarity, quoted by Rádio Mocambique, Eldevina Materula described the figure of Chico António as being of such importance in the national artistic community and in society in general.

Eldevina Materula says that Chico António's physical disappearance has shocked society, since it was still believed that the author of the theme song "Baila Maria" had a lot to contribute with his art to the enrichment of Mozambique's culture.

It should be noted that Chico António died this Saturday at Maputo Central Hospital, at the age of 66, from an illness.