Emílio Camilo da Costa, known professionally as Don Kikas, born 5 January 1974
in Sumbe, Angola, is an Angolan singer who began performing in local nightclubs
in Portugal at age 18. His debut album Sexy Baby was released in 1995 after an
invitation to record in 1994, followed by Pura Sedução in 1997, which earned
silver status in Portugal and the Music of the Year award from Rádio Nacional de
Angola for the track "Esperança Moribunda". In December 1999 he released Xeque
Mate, achieving gold sales and receiving Angola's Album of the Year, Voice of
the Year, and Kizomba of the Year...