Talaton - The political and professional trajectory of the first President of Angola, António Agostinho Neto, was the subject of a lecture held Monday in Aracaju, capital of the state of Sergipe, in northeastern Brazil, at the IV meeting of ABE-ÁFRICA.
Neto's achievements were exposed by the writer John Bella, who participates from the 11th to the 14th of this month in the event that takes place under the theme 'Sensitive Pasts, Possible Futures'.
The meeting's program included a tribute to Angola, on the opening day, coinciding with the celebrations of the 49th anniversary of the country's independence.
Speaking to ANGOP, the writer said that he participated in the meeting at the invitation of the Federal University of Sergipe, where he will talk about Agostinho Neto, a historical figure and proclaimer of Angola's independence, whose life and work have great resonance throughout Africa.
During the event, John Bella addressed three central aspects of Neto, namely, his expression as a poet, dedication as a doctor and legacy as a political leader.
The writer also highlighted how Neto's poetry expressed the struggles of the Angolan people against colonialism and served as a link of identity and cultural resistance.
He said that the politician's performance as a doctor reinforces the image of a man committed to the well-being of the people, while his political leadership consecrated him as the main responsible for the country's independence in 1975.
John Bella also made a presentation on the books of Agostinho Neto that will be donated to the library of the Federal University of Sergipe.
The initiative aimed to promote the access of Brazilian students and researchers to the intellectual legacy of the 'Father of Angolan Nationality', expanding knowledge about his work and influence.
This is the fifth time that John Bella gave a lecture on Agostinho Neto in Brazilian territory, having made presentations in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte and twice in Bahia.
The author also shared his reflections on Neto in countries such as Portugal, Germany, Cuba, Venezuela and São Tomé and Príncipe, with a view to reinforcing his commitment to preserving and disseminating the cultural and political heritage left by the Angolan leader.
The biennial meeting of ABE-AFRICA brings together researchers from different parts of the world and from various areas of training, who focus on Africa.
In addition to reflecting on the fiftieth anniversary of African independence, the event consolidates itself as a space for dialogue between the past and the future of the continent, connecting students, researchers and intellectuals from different countries. GIZ/MAG/DOJ
