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BY Francis Akhalbey, 11:34am June 25, 2019,

6 famous people you didn’t know are from Mozambique

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by Francis Akhalbey, 11:34am June 25, 2019,
6 famous people you didn’t know are from Mozambique
Photo via marizaoficial on Facebook

Mariza
Born to a Portuguese father and a Mozambican mother, Mariza, who has several platinum-selling albums to her name is widely known for bringing to the spotlight the traditional Portuguese music genre known as fado.

She received the prestigious Best Artist Award from the Amália Rodrigues Foundation in 2005 and was also appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador the same year.

Last Edited by:Victor Ativie Updated: June 1, 2020

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