Born 24 June 1953 in Bahanine, 50 km from Xai-Xai, Gaza.

Until I was six, I only spoke the cicopi language.

At the age of 6 he leaves Bahanine for the Villa of Manjacaze where he learns to speak Portuguese.

Its works are published: A Jiboa in the Freezer, Vembeleti and others. He has sent short stories and poems to some national magazines and PALOP countries, including Brazil.

"I dream of being able to write a novel someday."