Anitta and Paolla Oliveira named Carnival drum queens for 2027

Several prominent Brazilian celebrities have been announced as drum queens (rainhas de bateria) for the 2027 Carnival season.

Singer Anitta has been officially crowned as the new queen for the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio. During her coronation ceremony in Duque de Caxias, she was honored by Eloína dos Leopardos, the first trans woman to hold the position in Brazilian Carnival history. Anitta noted that her decision to accept the role was driven by a sense of responsibility and her connection to the school's theme, ‘Sankofa Tabon’, which explores African ancestry and freedom. She emphasized that her financial independence allowed her to prioritize the role's significance over potential costs.

Simultaneously, actress Paolla Oliveira has been named the new queen for Imperatriz Leopoldinense. Oliveira, who previously served as the queen for Grande Rio for eight years, was recently welcomed to the Ramos-based school with a celebration involving its directors and members. Her move marks a significant transition within the Rio de Janeiro samba circuit.