Matias Damásio Biography: Songs, Awards, Wife, Height, Religion, Parents, Album, Religion

Matias Damásio is an award-winning Angolan singer, songwriter, and producer known for his powerful vocals and emotionally charged romantic music.

His unique blend of kizomba, soul, and Afro-pop has made him one of the most respected voices in contemporary Lusophone music. After gaining recognition through Angolan music competitions in the early 2000s, he went on to achieve international success with multiple chart-topping albums and collaborations in Portugal and beyond.

Profile

• Full name: Matias Domingos Damásio
• Date of birth: 9 May 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Benguela, Angola
• State of origin: Benguela Province
• Nationality: Angolan
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• Weight: 80 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Married
• Children: Two children
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)
• Ethnicity: African (Ovimbundu descent)
• Net worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Matias Damásio, now 43 years old, was born on May 9, 1982 in Benguela, Angola. At a young stage he relocated to Luanda in search of better opportunities for his musical career. His passion for music emerged early; he began performing in church choirs and local cultural festivals.

Personal Life

Matias Damásio is married and a father of two children, though he keeps his family life private. He has stated in interviews that his family provides him with inspiration for his romantic songs.

Career

Matias Damásio’s professional breakthrough came in the early 2000s after performing in religious and cultural festivals. His participation in “Estrelas no Palco” and “Domingão Coca-Cola” helped launch his career. By 2005, he released his debut album Vitória, which earned national acclaim.

He followed up with several successful albums:

• Amor é Festa na Lixeira (2009)
• Por Angola (2012)
• Por Amor (2015)
• Augusta (2018) – reached #1 in Portugal’s Official Albums Chart
• Amar e Cantar Angola (2022)

His 2016 single “Loucos” (featuring Héber Marques of HMB) became one of the biggest Lusophone hits of the decade, topping charts in both Portugal and Angola for months and surpassing 80 million views on YouTube.

Damásio is signed under the Sony Music Portugal label and frequently performs in major international festivals across Africa and Europe. His music themes often explore love, resilience, and hope, connecting deeply with Portuguese-speaking audiences worldwide.

Awards

• Best Male Artist – Angola Music Awards (2013)
• Top Rádio Luanda Awards – Best Kizomba Artist (2015)
• Best Lusophone Song – “Loucos” (HMB Collaboration, 2016)
• Top of the Music Portugal Chart Award (2018, for Augusta)
• African Entertainment Awards USA Nominee (2020)

Net Worth

Matias Damásio’s estimated net worth is $3 million USD. He built his wealth through: music royalties and digital streaming, international concert tours and live shows, endorsements and brand partnerships etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @matias_damasio
• YouTube: Matias Damásio Oficial
• TikTok: @matiasdamasiooficial

Discography

• Vitória (2005)
• Amor é Festa na Lixeira (2009)
• Por Angola (2012)
• Por Amor (2015)
• Por Amor (2016, Portuguese Edition)
• Augusta (2018)
• Amar e Cantar Angola (2022)
• O Que Sinto Por Ti (Single, 2024)