Vénnys Da Silva

Vénnys Da Silva came from Guinea-Bissau, where the local gumbe and morna rhythms shaped their early musical approach. Their sound eventually found a wider audience with the release of "African Queen," a ballad that became a hit internationally.

There were some claims that the group borrowed too heavily from other artists' work, though nothing was ever proven. The song "Vambora," featuring Magnatrack, also helped establish their presence in Afro-Portuguese music circles.

They kept working despite industry skepticism and limited resources, focusing on their own material rather than responding to every outside criticism. The music itself, with its clear connection to West African traditions, was what listeners remembered.