# Brazilian Carnival samba schools name musas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-carnival-samba-schools-name-musas
> Updated: 2026-08-02T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Mangueira samba school announced its new musas: 20‑year‑old Nikolly Fernandes for the 2026 carnival and Gi Fernandes for the 2027 parade, highlighting their long‑standing involvement with the school and its youth programs.

A week later, in early August, two other schools revealed their 2027 musas. Estácio de Sá named former passista Kaylane Ribeiro, who expressed emotional pride during the semifinal reveal, while Unidos de Vila Isabel appointed actress Giullia Buscaccio, who spoke about the physical preparation required to represent the school.

These announcements illustrate a broader pattern of samba schools selecting prominent young women to embody and promote the carnival tradition for the upcoming seasons.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Brazilian Carnival Schools Crown New Musas for 2027

Kaylane Ribeiro and actress Giullia Buscaccio were named the new Musas of Estácio de Sá and Vila Isabel samba schools, respectively, ahead of Brazil’s 2027 Carnival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-carnival-schools-crown-new-musas-for-2027

### 2026-07-24: Mangueira samba school announces musas Nikolly Fernandes (2026) and Gi Fernandes (2027)

Mangueira named Nikolly Fernandes as its 2026 musa and Gi Fernandes as its 2027 musa, both long‑time members of the samba school.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mangueira-samba-school-announces-musas-nikolly-fernandes-2026-and-gi-fernandes-2027

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