Penga is a young Mozambican artist, born on 26 May in the 90s, in the district of Namaacha, Maputo Province. When he was three years old, the family moved to Inhambane, where he developed drawing skills, along with childhood friend Naftal Zunguza. His passion for art was influenced by family members who made weaving, handicrafts and home decoration using clay, to generate income, which made him a reference among children his age, due to his artistic skills, even before joining the school. In 2004, Leidito is forced to return to Maputo to continue his studies, because the schools were far from his residence, leaving family and friends behind. He settled again in Namaacha, at his uncle Arnaldo Faife Penga’s house, where he improved his technique and creativity, despite the difficulties in acquiring conventional material for the job.
