Anitta is set to headline the NFL’s first game in São Paulo during the halftime show. Here’s what she had to say about the upcoming performance!

Tetris Kelly:
The NFL is headed to Brazil, and they picked the perfect artist to help kick off their South American Expansion. Anitta has been tapped to perform the halftime show at the first NFL game in São Paulo on Sept. 6. 

Anitta told Billboard Español, “Growing up here has completely shaped me as an artist and, of course, as a person. So, it means everything to be able to bring fans around the world the excitement and joy of our amazing music and culture. It’s really a dream come true to be a part of this moment.”

While this may be Anitta’s first American football performance, she knows a thing or two about performing at a fútbol game. But now, she’s ready to hit the gridiron. She said, “Music is something that brings us all together, no matter where you’re from or what your background is. Football does the same, so I think that uniting force from both music and football creates a natural connection to the audience.”

As for what to expect come Sept. 6, she said, “I can tell you I will perform Brazilian funk!”

Other singers taking part in this historic day will be Luisa Sonza singing the Brazilian national anthem and Zeeba, who will sing the U.S. national anthem.