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Anitta Becomes First Brazilian Musical Guest on SNL

The high-profile set spotlights her new album Equilibrium due April 16.

Overview

  • The Brazilian star, who took the Studio 8H stage Saturday, performed “Choka Choka” and “Várias Quejas” from her upcoming album.
  • The recorded version of “Choka Choka” features Shakira, though the Colombian singer did not appear on the live broadcast.
  • Billboard described sharp staging with a brown performance look and dancers for the opener, then a beaded purple-to-fuchsia dress against a lush set for the second song.
  • Equilibrium arrives April 16 on Republic Records as a 15-track, two-act project that mixes Portuguese material with Spanish and some English.
  • The booking builds on her global rise, including “Envolver” topping Spotify’s global chart, a Coachella main-stage set, and a 2025 Netflix documentary.