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Born in 1946 in Damba, Angola

Studied until the 10th grade at Humanities a l'armee du Salut in Angola

"As a painter, I love to express my inner feelings. The sale of my paintings also allows me to support my family. I paint to bring joy and peace to the people who gaze at my paintings. I do all my best to eliminate sadness and create hope."

Manuel Ngombo, April 1999

  • 1991: Group Exhibition, Bienal de Ciciba, in Equatorial Guineau

  • 1991: Group Exhibition, Expo Arte Contemparanea na Pallacio, in Italy

  • 1991: Group Exhibition, Cultural Brazil-Angola Week, in Sao Paolo, Recife & Bahia, Brazil

  • 1989: Personal Exhibition, 30th Anniversary of Career, in Luanda, Angola

  • 1981: Personal Exhibition, in Lome, Togo


  • 1976: Personal Exhibition, in Sao Paolo, Brazil

  • 1975: Personal Exhibition, Hotel Tropico in Luanda, Angola

  • 1974: Personal Exhibition, Hotel Meridien in Brazza, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1970: Personal Exhibition, Ex-University of Lovanium in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1970: Group Exhibition, Second International Fair of Kinshasa, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1969: Group Exhibition, First International Fair of Kinshasa, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1969: Group Exhibition, Albert I High School, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo



  • Selection of paintings from Manuel Ngombo


    Read the guestbook of Manuel Ngombo

    Sign the guestbook of Manuel Ngombo


  • 1987: Second Prize - 13th rank internationally; "M. de Ghelderode International Competition" with CWB & UTEXAFRICA, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • 1968: "Honour Award; "High Commission of Culture and Art" Exhibition, Park de Boeck, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo