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I’m a creative, organized person with 10+ years of experience in sound engineering and music production, skilled in studio production and recording, and I thrive working in collaborative, forward-thinking teams. I founded Kongoloti Records and Kongoloti Creative Studios in 2011, and I continue to drive projects worldwide as a label manager, director, and sound engineer. I am a professional musician with 25+ years of experience, always staying up to date with new creative trends.
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Language
Portuguese
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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Recording Studio Director, Sound Engineer & Composer at Kongoloti Creative Studios
November 1, 2011 - PresentLed music recording, production, and composition across diverse genres including Hip-Hop, Electronic, African, Soul, Reggae, and Acoustic. Provided audio and music recording for advertisements, TV, and film, composed jingles, and managed sound design and audio post-production. Responsibilities included audio mixing and mastering, collaborating with producers and directors to meet sound requirements, and researching new sound technologies. Key achievements include albums released by BBE Records, a Netflix movie soundtrack nomination at the African Movie Awards 2019, and recreating national anthems for RTP Africa.
Record Label Manager at Kongoloti Records
November 1, 2011 - PresentFounded and managed the record label responsible for releases, production, promotion, and A&R. Engaged in event programming and monthly music event production. Invited to write for the Okayafrica music blog. Oversaw all label activities and client management globally.
Event Programming & Production Coordinator at Kongoloti Sessions & Festival Park & People & Fernando Leite Couto Institution
March 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025Managed programming and production of monthly music events and festivals in Maputo, including budgeting and team leadership. Oversaw event assembly and pre-production for multiple organizations, leading teams of 4-5 people.
Musician - Vocalist, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer at Various Projects (Cool Hipnoise, Philharmonic Weed, Simba & Milton Gulli, Milton Gulli solo, Cacique ´97, Selma Uamusse, Karyna Gomes, Batida, Prodígio)
January 1, 1997 - PresentPerformed as a professional musician since 1997, participating in various music projects across multiple countries. Played with artists like Marcelo D2 and appeared in major festivals around the world in countries such as Portugal, Spain, Poland, Mexico, Mozambique, and more.
Music Teacher at Various Primary Schools
July 1, 2011 - July 17, 2025Taught music subjects at multiple primary schools in Lisbon and Alverca, responsible for curriculum delivery and student development in music education.
Sales Assistant & Footwear Coach at Nike Factory Store and Footlocker, Portugal
September 30, 2004 - July 17, 2025Managed footwear teams, stock approvals, sales analysis, employee evaluations, store opening and closing, and after-sales service in retail environments.
Recording Studio Director, Sound Engineer & Composer at Kongoloti Creative Studios
November 1, 2011 - PresentOversee music recording, production and composition in genres such as Hip-Hop, Electronic, African, Soul, Reggae, and Acoustic. Provide audio and music recording services for advertisements, TV and film. Responsible for sound design and audio post-production, audio mixing and mastering. Collaborate with producers, directors, and other personnel to determine sound requirements and research new sound technologies and techniques.
Record Label Manager at Kongoloti Records
November 1, 2011 - PresentFounder and label manager responsible for label releases, production, promotion, and A&R. Led projects and managed promotions worldwide.
Event Programming & Production Coordinator at Festival Park & People / Fernando Leite Couto Institution, Maputo Mozambique
March 1, 2020 - August 6, 2025Curated and programmed monthly music and film events, responsible for production and assembly of events, leading teams of 4 to 5 people. Managed production budgeting and event production logistics.
Music Teacher at Alvalade Primary School, Lisbon and others
July 1, 2011 - August 6, 2025Music subject teacher responsible for planning and teaching music curriculum in primary schools.
Sales Assistant / Footwear Coach at Nike Factory Store and Footlocker, Portugal
September 1, 2003 - August 6, 2025Managed footwear team, stock listings, sales analysis, after-sales service, quarterly employee evaluations, store opening and closing.
Recording Studio Director, Sound Engineer & Composer at Kongoloti Creative Studios
November 1, 2011 - PresentLeading music recording, production, and composition focusing on genres such as Hip-Hop, Electronic, African, Soul, Reggae, and Acoustic. Responsible for audio and music recording for advertisement, TV, and film projects. Tasks include sound design, audio post-production, audio mixing and mastering, and collaboration with producers, directors, and creative personnel globally. Notable works include albums 'Cubaliwa' by Azagaia and 'Tribute To A Tribe' by Simba & Milton Gulli, and the soundtrack of the movie 'Resgate/Redemption', which was nominated for Best Movie Soundtrack at the African Movie Awards 2019. Served major clients such as DDB Mozambique, Ogilvy Mozambique, and NGOs like John Hopkins, UNICEF, and World Food Program.
Record Label Manager/Founder at Kongoloti Records
November 1, 2011 - PresentFounder and label manager responsible for label releases, production, promotion, and artist & repertoire operations. Also contributed as a creative director overseeing musical projects and collaborations with African and international artists. Engaged in writing for music blogs such as Okaya Africa.
Event Programming & Production Coordinator at Festival Park & People, Maputo, Mozambique
March 1, 2020 - August 6, 2025Responsible for curation and event programming, including production and assembly of music and cultural events. Managed a team of 4 people, ensuring event budgets and logistics were handled efficiently.
Event Programming & Production Coordinator at Fernando Leite Couto Institution, Maputo, Mozambique
February 1, 2020 - August 6, 2025Managed monthly schedules of all music and film events, responsible for production and assembly, leading a team of 5 people. Handled event budgeting and pre-production tasks.
Music Teacher at Various Primary Schools (Alvalade Primary School Lisbon, Arcena and Bom Sucesso Primary, Alverca, Leão de Arroios Primary School Lisbon)
July 1, 2011 - August 6, 2025Taught music subjects between 2006 and 2011 in several primary schools in Lisbon and surrounding areas.
Sales Assistant / Footwear Coach at Nike Factory Store, Carregado, Portugal
June 1, 2003 - August 6, 2025Handled footwear team management, stock approval, sales statistics analysis, and after-sales service. Responsible for quarterly employee evaluations and store opening/closing operations between 2000 and 2003.
Founder at Kongoloti Records & Kongoloti Creative Studios
January 1, 2011 - PresentFounder, label manager, director and sound engineer for projects and clients around the globe.
Recording Studio Director, Sound Engineer & Composer at Kongoloti Records Mozambique & Portugal
November 1, 2011 - PresentRecording studio director, sound engineer and composer; audio and music recording for advertisements, TV and film; composition of jingles; sound design and audio post-production; audio mixing and mastering; collaboration with producers, directors and other personnel; research and evaluation of new sound technologies and techniques.
Label Manager at Kongoloti Records Mozambique & Portugal
November 1, 2011 - PresentLabel founder responsible for label releases, production, promotion and A&R.
Event Programmer & Producer at Kongoloti Sessions
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020Curation and event programming; production and assembly of events; leading a team of 4 people.
Event Programmer & Producer at Festival Park & People
July 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020Curation and event programming; production and assembly of events; leading a team of 4 people.
Musician at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1997 - PresentVocalist, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer.
Founder / Label Manager / Sound Engineer at Kongoloti Records
November 1, 2011 - PresentFounder of Kongoloti Records and Kongoloti Creative Studios; label manager, director and sound engineer for music, film, and client projects globally. Professional musician with 25+ years experience. Responsible for label releases, production, promotion and A&R; collaborations with artists and project work across Mozambique and Portugal.
Footwear Coach at Nike Factory Store
June 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003Led footwear team, training, customer service, and store operations; contributed to sales and staff development at the Cascais, Portugal location.
Sales Assistant at Nike Factory Store
January 1, 2000 - May 31, 2002Footwear team management support, stock listing and statistics, preparation of weekly and monthly sales reports, and assistance to the store manager.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Law at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002Law Studies at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Bachelor Degree in Law (incomplete) - 3rd Year at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002Telecinema Internship (Coloring) at Grupo Nova Imagem, Lisboa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Video Post-Production Course at ETIC - School of Image and Communication
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Video Post-Production Training Course at Introduction to the Audiovisual (Production, Directing, Camera, Lighting, Sound), Editing Language, Linear and Non-Linear Editing
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Furniture Design at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Bachelor Degree in Law (Incomplete) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002Telecinema Internship (Coloring) at Grupo Nova Imagem, Lisboa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Video Post-Production Course at ETIC - School of Image and Communication
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Furniture Design at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Bachelor Degree in Law (Incomplete) at Catholic University of Portugal
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002Law Studies (Curso) at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Telecinema Internship (Coloring) at Light Film, Grupo Nova Imagem, Lisbon
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Video Post-Production Training Course at ETIC - School of Image and Communication
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Video Post-Production Course – Intro to the Audio Visual at ETIC - School of Image and Communication
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Furniture Design at Lisbon School of Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Bachelor Degree in Law (Incomplete) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002Law (studies) at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Video Post-Production Training Course at ETIC - School of Image and Communication
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Video Post-Production Course – Introduction to the Audio Visual at ETIC - School of Image and Communication
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Internship (Telecinema) – Coloring at Grupo Nova Imagem, Lisboa
January 1, 2004 - April 16, 2026Qualifications
Video Post-Production Course
September 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004Telecinema Internship (Coloring)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Furniture Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Telecinema Internship (Coloring)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Video Post-Production Course
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Telecinema Internship (Coloring)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Video Post-Production Course
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Video Post-Production Course – Intro to the Audio Visual
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Video Post-Production Training Course
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Telecinema Internship (Coloring)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Bachelor Degree in Law (Incomplete)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002Best Movie Soundtrack — African Movie Awards
January 1, 2019 - April 16, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Other, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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