Zena Bacar

"When Mozambique gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule, Zena was 26 years old. At that time, many Makhuwa women did not have access to education, which prevented them from communicating in Portuguese, the country’s official language. However, as described by musician Gimo Mendes, founder of the group Eyuphuro, Zena was a different woman: she dressed well, was uninhibited and communicative."

"Zena valued traditional music and the local language. She was never concerned with fame. Her main goal was to convey her feelings through music. She died on December 24, 2017, after suffering from illness."

"She started singing very young, at the age of six, performing folk songs and dancing in groups mostly made up of men from her village."