The funeral ceremonies for Mozambican musician Dilon Ndjindji will be held on Saturday in the town of Marracuene, his hometown, according to a family source. Ndjindji lost his life at the age of 97 to illness at dawn yesterday, Wednesday (18), in Maputo, the victim of a lung infection. The musician leaves behind an important musical legacy that...
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Dilon Djindji, the king of Marrabenta, has died
Musician Dilon Djindji, king of marrabenta, lost his life at the age of 97 in the early hours of Wednesday morning at Maputo Central Hospital. The marrabenta icon had been hospitalized for a few months, undergoing intensive care at Mavalane General Hospital and later at HCM. The musician lost his life at midnight...
Marrabenta icon Dilon Djindji admitted to HCM
Mozambican singer Dilon Djindji has been hospitalized since Friday at Maputo Central Hospital, the country's largest health facility, where he underwent intensive care. The marrabenta icon also underwent intensive observation at Mavalane General Hospital, before being transferred to HCM, reports O Pais. In fact, first the...
Moisés Manjate, one of the pioneers of Marrabenta, has died
Mozambican artist Moisés Manjate, founder and member of Orquesta Djambo, died today at the age of 104. According to reports in the national press, Moisés da Conceição Manjate, his full name, was largely responsible for the evolution and stylization of Marrabenta in Mozambique and will forever be known as the author of the song "Elisa...