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Anitta named Grande Rio Drum Queen for 2027 Carnival

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Singer Anitta has been officially announced as the new Rainha de Bateria (Drum Queen) for the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio samba school for the 2027 Carnival, succeeding influencer Virginia Fonseca. Anitta ~~has~~ described the role as a “long-held dream” that aligns with her current artistic focus on themes of faith, ancestry, and the history of Africans returning to the Gold Coast. The school’s parade theme, ‘Sankofa Tabon – Os Retornados da Costa do Ouro e a Estrela Negra da Liberdade,’ explores the history of enslaved Africans who gained freedom and returned to the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana). Anitta ~~noted a deep connection to this theme, stating it aligns with her current artistic moment. In addition~~ has invited Viviane Araújo, the long-time drum queen for Salgueiro, to perform at her ~~role as queen, Anitta~~ coronation ceremony, which is ~~participating~~ expected to take place in September in Duque de Caxias. Anitta referred to Araújo as the ~~competition~~ “Rainha das rainhas” (Queen of queens). The invitation was facilitated by David Brazil, who also assisted in negotiations for Anitta joining the ~~school’s samba-enredo, collaborating with composer Arlindinho and other musicians. To avoid interfering with~~ school. Regarding the ~~official rollout of her new reign, Anitta~~ transition, Virginia Fonseca will not ~~attend the initial stages of the samba competition. She has acknowledged that balancing her international musical career with the rigorous demands of~~ participate in the ~~samba school will be~~ coronation. While a significant challenge, but she emphasized her commitment to the community and parade traditions. Regarding her performance, she stated, “If the people like our best, we stay. If not, it is fine, we will leave.” A dispute ~~has~~ previously emerged concerning the traditional crown-passing ~~ceremony. While~~ ceremony, Fonseca’s representatives maintain that the incoming queen requested the formal handover be omitted—a decision the school has chosen to ~~honor—the~~ honor. In preparation for the 2027 Carnival, Grande Rio ~~administration has provided~~ will hold a ~~conflicting account, stating they are unaware of any such arrangement. Fonseca’s team emphasized that she remains respectful~~ final competition for its samba-enredo on the 20th. Anitta is participating in this competition through a collaboration with composer Arlindinho. She has acknowledged the challenge of balancing her international career with the ~~school’s sovereignty and~~ school's demands, stating, “If the ~~Duque de Caxias community.~~ people like our best, we stay. If not, it is fine, we will leave.”

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