Matias Damásio: “When Matias is in a good mood and gives a hug, it’s as if he had won Euromillions”

At age 8, Matias, his son who was diagnosed with autism, called him father for the first time. An experience that would mark the Angolan singer for life. Matias Damásio shared what it was like to grow up during the civil war, having to face extreme poverty and violence. At the age of 12, she was a victim of sexual abuse. He dealt with this trauma alone, without psychological help, and this trauma would affect his future romantic relationships, he confesses. He discussed the loss of a brother due to lack of medical care and how that almost made him give up. “In a context of poverty, we value life, small things, like having lunch, having dinner, being able to drink a glass of water, being able to be alive, being able to give hugs”, he adds. Matias also reflects on his artistic trajectory, the personal sacrifices, the longing, and the dreams that motivate him, highlighting the role of music as a transformative force. Here is the life story of Matias Damásio, on the day he goes up to Meo Arena for a big concert.