Anitta Shines With ‘Choka Choka’ and ‘Várias Quejas’ in ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch
By Mitchell Peters
Published on April 12, 2026.
Brazilian singer Anitta performed two performances from her upcoming album, Equilibrium, which is set to be released on April 16. Her first performance was a performance of her collaboration with Shakira's "Choka Choka". She also performed an emotionally charged rendition of "Várias Quejas," which translates to "Several Complaints". Anitta, born Larissa de Macedo Machado, has been a key figure in bringing Brazilian music to the global stage, with hits like "Envolver" and "Fantastic".
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