Brazilian pop star Anitta will perform at halftime of the NFL’s first game in South America on September 6.
The NFL announced on Tuesday that the 31-year-old Anitta will take the stage during the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo.
Anitta, a fan favorite in Brazil for about ten years, released her latest album, “Funk Generation,” in April. She is the first Brazilian artist to have 35 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has the most Hot 100 charting songs among Brazilian female artists.
“It means everything to be able to perform in Sao Paulo at the NFL’s first game in Brazil, where I can bring fans around the world the excitement and joy of our amazing culture,” Anitta said in a statement. “It’s really a dream come true to be a part of this moment.”
In May, Anitta released a music video showing rituals of the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomble, which caused controversy in a country where religious intolerance is still an issue. Her song “Accept” has been viewed more than 3.4 million times on YouTube since its release.
