Obituary: Azagaia, Edson da Luz (1984-2023), Mozambican musician and social critic

Kathleen Sheldon Discussion

Azagaia, Edson da Luz (1984-2023), a Mozambican musician and social critic, passed away at age 38 following an epiletic seizure. The links below include further information about his life and untimely passing.

“Morreu aos 38 anos Azagaia, o “rapper do povo” de Moçambique,” Expresso 50 (10 Março 2023), includes his video “As Mentiras da Verdade,” https://expresso.pt/blitz/2023-03-10-Morreu-aos-38-anos-Azagaia-o-rapper-do-povo-de-Mocambique-7f588c9d

“Boaventura de Sousa Santos entende que Azagaia interpretou ansiedades dos moçambicanos de forma crítica,” O Pais (11/3/23), https://opais.co.mz/boaventura-de-sousa-santos-entende-que-azagaia-interpretou-ansiedades-dos-mocambicanos-de-forma-critica/

“Thousands attend funeral of Azagaia,” Club of Mozambique (15 March 2023), https://clubofmozambique.com/news/thousands-attend-funeral-of-azagaia-234962/

“Moçambicanos despedem-se do rapper Azagaia,” DW (14 March 2023), includes brief video of the funeral service, https://www.dw.com/pt-002/moçambicanos-despedem-se-do-rapper-azagaia/video-64987670

An older article about his music: “Azagaia and the cortadores de lenha,” Club of Mozambique (7 December 2017), https://clubofmozambique.com/event/azagaia-and-the-cortadores-de-lenha/

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