Alberto da Costa e Silva (1931-2023)

[Benny Profane]

Brazilian Diplomat, Historian and Poet, Alberto da Costa e Silva who won the Camões Prize in 2014 passed away today.

His body of work encompasses African Culture, Slavery and Etnography.

Obituary (Portuguese):

Morre Alberto da Costa e Silva, diplomata e membro da ABL - 26/11/2023 - Ilustrada - Folha

 

[Benny Profane]

An interview with him: https://atlanticoonline.com/en/alberto-da-costa-e-silva-we-need-to-take-good-care-of-africa/