Background
His father came from the island of Brava and he lived most of his life in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente.
His father came from the island of Brava and he lived most of his life in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente.
He was one of a few Cape Verdean authors who criticized the government of the second Republic of Portugal. He worked at the Western Telegraph Company (now Western Union), he went to Lisbon in 1928 and took part in photography. He founded "Foto Progresso" in Mindelo back home in 1931.
He dedicated all of his life to the children"s home at the old Albergue de South. Vicente (now Lar de Nhô Djunga).
As Sergio Frusoni, he was a chronicler at the Radio Barlavento in Mindelo. He died on August 27, 1970, just a day before his 70th birthday.
Along with Cesária Évora, Martins were one of the most important persons in Mindelo. A street named after the writer is located north of Mindelo slightly northeast of the city center.