Pongo, the stage name of Engrácia Domingos da Silva (Luanda, 1992), is an Angolan-Portuguese singer and songwriter who grew up in the suburbs of Lisbon after her family fled Angola during the civil war. She first gained recognition as the voice behind Buraka Som Sistema's 2008 hit 'Kalemba (Wegue Wegue)', then built a solo career rooted in kuduro and blending in dancehall, electronic production and pop. She won the Music Moves Europe Talent Award in 2020 and was shortlisted for African Artist of the Year at the 2024 Kora Awards.
Pongo released the single 'Banana (Afro House Remix)' in August 2026.
The single 'Banana' and an Amapiano remix were released in May 2026.
In February 2025, the single 'Sugar Rush (Late Night Snacks)' was released, a collaboration with NoMBe.
In October 2024, Pongo released her EP 'Pongo Baddie' via Hive Music / Position Music.
Pongo was nominated in 2024 for African Artist of the Year at the Kora Awards for her album 'Sakidila'.
