Renowned Brazilian singer Walkyria Santos was the victim of an alarming assault onstage during a live performance in São Bento, Brazil.
While interacting with fans at a concert, the singer — dressed in a short white dress — was suddenly grabbed and forcibly kissed by a man who had stormed the stage. Two security staff quickly rushed to intervene, but the man held on tightly, ultimately dragging Santos to the ground before being pulled away backstage.
In a show of professionalism, Santos quickly composed herself and continued her performance, attempting to reassure a shaken audience. However, videos of the incident quickly spread across social media, prompting outrage and concern about public event security.
Many online commenters stressed that if the attacker had been armed or more aggressive, the consequences could have been catastrophic not just for the artist but also the audience. The incident has fueled calls for tighter security protocols at public concerts to ensure performers’ safety.
Walkyria Santos, born in 1978 (real name: Valquiria Bezerra dos Santos), began her music career at 16. She rose to fame at 17 as the lead vocalist of the popular band Magníficos, recording seven albums and scoring multiple national hits.
She launched a successful solo career in 2000, briefly rejoining Magníficos in 2006, and later served as the lead singer for Solteirões do Forró. Today, she continues her solo career and is considered a pioneer of modern forró music, with numerous prestigious awards to her name.
The incident highlights the urgent need to protect artists and ensure that fans’ access doesn’t cross dangerous boundaries.
Sources: Kenh14