Américo Gomes, one of the most popular singers of Guinea-Bissau.
Guinean singer Américo Gomes died on Wednesday in Lisbon at the age of 51. He was one of Guinea-Bissau’s most popular musicians, known for social and political intervention songs.
Américo Gomes was Found dead at your residence in Lisbonwhere he was based for several years, as his brother, Elísio Gomes Sá informs, in a note published on social networks.
Another family source indicated to Lusa that they are waiting for an autopsy of the Portuguese authorities to determine because of death From the singer, who was very dear among the Guineans.
The death of “Diguidazz”, as it was also known, comes a few days after the singer has released on his social networks, that the President of Guinea-Bissau, will not have legitimacy to continue in office after February 27 Next, the date on which his mandate ends, according to the opposition.
Embaló and his supporters say that the mandate only ends September 4that is, five years after the confirmation of his victory for the Supreme Court.
The opposition argues that the end of the mandate should occur on the day that five years are completed over its inauguration, the February 27.
Américo Gomes placed himself on the side of Embaló opponents, noting, in Creole Guinean, that after that date, the president “can no longer sign any decree.” “It’s end, point”stressed in the video shared on Instagram.
“Diguidaz” is forever
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport of, Maria da Conceição Évora, said goodbye to “Diguidaz” with a message on social networks, where she stressed that she “had a short pass” on Earth, but left “A Great Legacy”.
“The artists do not die. Your music will always be played and heard in every corner of the world, ”wrote Conceição Évora.
Several parties and political leaders also expressed their regret for sudden death by Américo Gomes.
Bissau radios and Guinean social networking pages are being flooded with songs and photographs by Américo Gomes, which is considered one of the most talented musicians in the country in the last 30 years.
Based in Portugal for several years, the singer was regularly visited the country to participate in musical concerts, or in political campaigns.
Who is Américo Gomes?
Américo Gomes began his career in the late 1980s, becoming known for singing in Guinean Creole, Manjaco (the Dialect of Ethnicia Manjaca, to which he belongs), French, English and Wolof (a native language of Senegal, where it is also popular).
Degree in Business Management, Américo Gomes published Seven musical albums throughout your career of over 30 years.
Was a central figure in Guinean music, marking his artistic career for originality and Social criticism.
We can say that It was a kind of Zeca Afonso da Guinea-Bissauwith due distances in terms of musical styles, being known for its intervention in the political life of the country.
It does not curd to criticize the leaderseven those who received their support in the election campaigns.
“Eu Support always my people“He recently stated in a video published on social networks.
He left a significant musical legacy and is lovingly remembered for his fans and the Guinean community. THE song “Bissau” It is one of its most popular songs, mixing traditional Guinean rhythms with modern influences.
