Lopito Feijóo

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Lopito Feijóo (born 29 September 1963 as João André da Silva Feijó, Lombe, Malanje, Angola) is an Angolan Portuguese-speaking writer. [1] He studied at Universidade Agostinho Neto in Luanda. [2]

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Lopito Feijóo writes poetry using novel forms. [2] He belongs to a generation of Angolan poets whose themes "revolve around relationships, love, and the complexities of life". [3]

He was active in organization of Angolan literary process and has been a founding member of a number of organizations including the Brigada Jovem de Literatura Angolana. He is a member of the Angolan Writers Union and the chairman of the Angolan Society of Copyright (SADIA). [2]

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References

  1. "Angola: Two Books of Writer Lopito Feijó Already in Stores". AllAfrica. 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
  2. 1 2 3 "J. A. S. Lopito Feijóo K.-Biografia" (in Portuguese). Nóssomos. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
  3. James, Martin W. (27 May 2004). Historical Dictionary of Angola. Scarecrow Press. p. 86. ISBN   978-0-8108-6560-0.