José William Ferreira de Paula
José William Ferreira de Paula, affectionately known as Zé, is a 12-year-old tamborinista from the Mangueira do Amanhã samba school. As a fourth-generation member of the Mangueira community, he embodies the legacy of the Banto people and is actively involved in celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture through his participation in the school's carnival preparations.
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José William Ferreira de Paula, known as Zé, represented the 'cria' of the theme in a large sculpture during the parade.
'Crias' da Mangueira comemoram sucesso de comissão de frente com passinho e pipas voando; veja
Brazil· 2025-03-04
José William Ferreira de Paula, known as Zé, is recognized as the 'cria' of the Mangueira samba school.
conheça José William, de 12 anos, o 'cria' da MangueiraBrazil· 2025-03-03
José William Ferreira de Paula, a 12-year-old, is depicted in an allegory during the Mangueira's parade.
enredos sobre negritude e religiosidade afro marcam a primeira noite de desfiles do Grupo Especial na SapucaíBrazil· 2025-03-02
José William Ferreira de Paula is a 12-year-old tamborinista representing the banto heritage in the Mangueira school.
cultura celebrada pela Mangueira influencia hábitos, culinária, música e língua; entendaBrazil· 2025-02-25
