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Brazilian Nuns Go Viral with Impromptu Beatboxing and Dance on Catholic TV

Pushing Sister Marizele’s Instagram followers past 100,000, the routine underscores music’s power in their outreach to youth battling addiction.

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A pair of nuns surprised the viewers with their unusual freestyling performance on Brazilian TV.
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Overview

  • Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula surprised guests and viewers on Brazil’s Pai Eterno TV on May 20 by launching into an impromptu routine of singing, beatboxing and dance.
  • The spontaneous performance prompted host Deacon Giovani Bastos to join in and has since racked up millions of views and earned comparisons to “Sister Act.”
  • Since the clip went viral, Sister Marizele’s Instagram following has grown past 100,000, highlighting the broad appeal of their talent.
  • As members of the Copiosa Redenção congregation, they leverage their musical skills to connect with and support young people struggling with drug addiction.
  • Beyond the viral moment, the nuns organize vocational retreats for women exploring religious life, using creative outreach to fulfill their mission.