“Txitxo”, former camera man at TCV and former photographer of José Maria Neves, passed away

The Communication and Audiovisual sector is in mourning. Consternation already reigns among family members, friends and colleagues in the profession and work of Margarito Mello, affectionately addressed by “Txitxo” who died this Monday, the 20th.

A well-known figure in Cape Verdean society, Txitxo was one of the founders of TEVEC (Televisão Experimental de Cabo Verde), having also been an image operator for TCV.

Txitxo was also a photographer for José Maria Neves, current President of the Republic, during his term as Prime Minister of Cape Verde, being a beloved figure among professional colleagues and friends.

“Friend and companion of all hours” – JMN

On social networks, there are already countless notes of regret in honor of Txitxo, including José Maria Neves, whom he accompanied around the “world” for almost 15 years: “… My great friend, a companion of all hours…”, wrote JMN a few moments ago, on his official Facebook network.

The current President of the Republic of Cape Verde also recalled the “simple, generous, professional and sensitive man”, who was by his side “in the highest moments of my political and personal life”.

“No words can express how I feel right now. The last time he came to Cape Verde, he insisted, perhaps sensing his departure, to leave me a disc with thousands of photos, which he took of our wanderings around the world”, he wrote.