About
Pongo performs at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam on Saturday 28 November 2026 at 20:30. The Afro-fusion artist brings her new single “Banana”.
What to expect
Pongo is an Angolan singer, songwriter and performer described as one of the most distinctive voices of her generation.
- Combines kuduro, afrobeats and electronic music
- Born in Luanda; lives in Lisbon since age 8
- International fame at 16 with “Kalemba (Wegue Wegue)”
- Won Music Moves Europe Talent Award in 2020
- Nominated for Kora Awards 2024
- Notable performance at COLORSxSTUDIOS
- Energetic performances across Europe
- “Kuzola” appears in FIFA 23
- New single “Banana” has a warm, grooving vibe
- “Banana” features a Patois-infused flow
- Performed at Paradiso during Amsterdam Dance Event
- Work reflects identity, culture and resilience
- Returns to Tolhuistuin with new single “Banana”
Dates
Line-up
Listen before you go
Pongo - Canto (Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2020)
Music Moves Europe Awards
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does Pongo start and end?
Pongo runs Wednesday, 8 September 2027, 20:30.
Where is Pongo?
Pongo takes place at Tolhuistuin, IJpromenade 2, Amsterdam.
Who plays at Pongo?
The line-up of Pongo: Pongo.
What can I expect from Pongo?
Pongo is an Angolan singer, songwriter and performer.
Combines kuduro, afrobeats and electronic music
Known for energetic performances across Europe
Has a notable performance at COLORSxSTUDIOS
Returns to Tolhuistuin with new single “Banana”
What awards has Pongo won?
Pongo won the Music Moves Europe Talent Award in 2020 and was nominated for the Kora Awards 2024.
What is Pongo's new single?
The new single is “Banana.”
It combines Afrobeats with a warm, grooving vibe
It has a Patois-infused flow
What else is known about Pongo?
Pongo was born in Luanda and has lived in Lisbon since age 8.
Her work reflects identity, culture and resilience
At 16 she gained fame with “Kalemba (Wegue Wegue)”
She performed at Paradiso during Amsterdam Dance Event
She continues to grow worldwide with Sakidila, Pongo Baddie and “Kuzola,” heard in FIFA 23
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Getting there
Tolhuistuin, IJpromenade 2, 1031 KT Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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