Eyuphuro was a Mozambican marrabenta musical group, was formed in 1981 on Mozambique Island, Nampula Province. Founded by Zena Bacar, Omar Issa, and Remane Gimo, the group blended traditional rhythms with folk Portuguese sounds and Arabic influences, singing in both Portuguese and Makua. In 1986, they released their debut album Mama Mosambiki. The following year, they embarked on their first European tour. In 1989, they became the first Mozambican music group to tour Europe and the United States. Despite disbanding in 1990, the group reunited in 1998 under Zena Bacar's leadership. Their second album Yellela was released in 2001.
