Ludmilla

The most prominent Black female singer in Latin America, Ludmilla has amassed hits across multiple genres, over 15 billion streams, and numerous international awards, including a Latin Grammy. She currently ranks 6th among the most-listened-to Black women globally, alongside icons like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj. In 2024, Lud made history as the first Afro-Latina artist to perform on Coachella’s main stage—widely recognized as the biggest pop festival in the world. Both of her performances received widespread national and international coverage—whether for the exclusive audio message sent by Beyoncé to open the show or the kiss she shared with her wife Brunna Gonçalves, positioning Ludmilla as a powerful global representative of the LGBTQIAPN+ community. Numanice, a project that began as an intimate celebration of pagode, has grown into a cultural phenomenon over the years. Today, it stands as one of the biggest events in Brazilian showbiz, generating millions in revenue, creating jobs, and making a strong social impact through the collection of tons of food for donation. For many, Ludmilla was instrumental in repositioning the genre as a major trend.