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Tranca Ruas is an exu and spirit venerated in African religions. The figure became known after a controversy after the phrase “Only Jesus expels Lock Streets from people” was shown during Ludmilla’s show at the Coachella Festival, in the United States, this month.
After the case, the singer was accused of religious intolerance and ended up being sued by state deputy Átila Nunes (PSD). The parliamentarian used social media to inform that he also filed a complaint with the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro (MPRJ) requesting the removal of the excerpt, on the grounds that it was “prejudice against religions of African origin”.
In Umbanda, Candomblé and other religions with African roots, the persona of Tranca Rua or Tranca-Ruas is known as a protective entity, a kind of guardian of the paths. Representation of him includes a man dressed in a cape and top hat, holding a trident and smoking a cigar.
Ludmilla refutes accusations of religious intolerance
The singer Ludmilla, 28 years old, began Monday, the 22nd, defending herself against accusations of religious intolerance. On her profile on
“Queen of the Favela [a música] presents my favela, a real favela, naked and raw, where I grew up, but, unfortunately, we experience many ills: black genocide, police violence, poverty, religious intolerance and so many other experiences of people who overcome obstacles, who live in adversity , but doesn’t give up. I’m here for what’s real and not this showcase version imported for foreigners to think that this is a space that can be reduced to funk, ass and beer!”, Ludmilla wrote on the social network.
At Coachella, during this song, the screens showed different images, people dancing, flying kites and also the mobility problems that Rio de Janeiro faces. In a specific section, a poster gained prominence and public attention, with the text “Only Jesus expels Tranca Rua from people”. The frame did not go down well and received criticism on digital platforms.
“Religious intolerance is a pillar that affects many people, especially in communities, and reinforcing this bias in a space of international visibility was not cool. Associating African-based entities with evil was ugly and disrespectful,” wrote one user. “The first Afro-Latina to step foot at Coachella brought a message criticizing a religion of African origin. Truly, no one will forget her show!”, said another.
Source: Redação Terra
