Xamã receives benemérito citizen title in Rio

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Singer Xamã was honored with the title of Benemérito Citizen of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro in a ceremony at the Municipal Chamber.

Xamã received the title on Friday, May 22, 2026, during an event in the plenary of the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Chamber.

Born in Sepetiba, in the city's west zone, the artist is a singer, composer and actor. The tribute recognized his trajectory in music and the impact of his work among young people from the periphery.

The ceremony celebrated the representativeness of the artist's work for Rio communities.

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