João Batista
João Batista was a prominent leader of a quilombo in Brazil, representing Brazilian resistance and cultural heritage, and is the subject of the samba-enredo 'Malunguinho: O mensageiro de três mundos' by Unidos do Viradouro, which was recently voted the best samba-enredo of 2025.
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João Batista scored a direct free kick to secure the win for Fafe against Moreirense.
Rio Ave e Moreirense afastados na Taça de Portugal | Futebol nacional
Portugal· 2025-10-19
João Batista was re-elected in the United States.
Mais de 3.700 militantes do MpD foram às urnas nas internas. Abstenção ronda os 50%
Cabo Verde· 2025-07-21
João Batista highlighted the significance of Gaga using Brazilian-themed costumes during the show.
o show que curou uma ‘espera de 13 anos’
Brazil· 2025-05-04
João Batista is depicted as a leader of slaves in the Viradouro samba school's performance.
escolas apostaram no fogo e pirotecnia nas Comissões de Frente, critério de desempate do carnaval 2025Brazil· 2025-03-05
João Batista is depicted as the leader of the slaves who rebels and seeks to free his companions in the performance's storyline.
'Casal segredo', coreógrafos da Viradouro surpreendem com chapéus voadores e fogo na comissão de frenteBrazil· 2025-03-03João Batista was a leader in the Quilombo do Catucá in Pernambuco.
Efeito de fumaça na fantasia de Erika Januza, rainha da Viradouro, encanta o públicoBrazil· 2025-03-03
Malunguinho, who was João Batista, was a leader of the quilombo pernambucano do Catucá.
Unidos de Padre Miguel, Imperatriz, Viradouro e Mangueira desfilam hoje na Sapucaí
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-03
The samba tells the story of the quilombola leader João Batista and the mythology that surrounds him.
Qual o melhor samba-enredo de 2025? Conheça o preferido dos especialistas ouvidos pelo GLOBOBrazil· 2025-02-21
