Beatboxing Nun Goes Viral After Impromptu Performance on Brazilian TV

 

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There's a video making the rounds online of nuns with unexpected rhythm, and no this viral clip isn’t from a Sister Act movie—it’s real life. Sister Marizele from Brazil has captured hearts online after spontaneously showcasing her beatboxing skills on the Brazilian TV channel Pai Eterno. Her impressive beats even prompted a second nun and a priest to dance alongside her, turning the moment into an unforgettable piece of internet gold.

Dressed in a blue skirt, white shirt, and traditional white habit, Sister Marizele began singing a song before seamlessly transitioning into an impressive beatbox performance. The nun beside her, Sister Marisa de Paula, instantly joined in, breaking into a joyful two-step dance to match the beat. Then Deacon Giovani Bastos, the presenter and priest, also got involved, busting some moves in his long black robe.

Many online were quick to draw comparisons between the viral moment and Whoopi Goldberg’s iconic 1990s comedy franchise Sister Act. One person wrote, “I know ‘Sister Act’ when I see it,” while another joked, “They really dropping a ‘Sister Act’ remake in 2025, huh?” Others praised the nuns for using hip-hop as a creative way to connect with young people. One Instagram user wrote, “They work with vulnerable young guys, and they use the hip hop to get a connection with them. It's just an amazing job.” Another added, “Pope Francis would be proud of them!”

Check out the original clip below.

Sister Marizele from Brazil recently went viral after spontaneously showcasing her beatboxing skills on Brazilian TV channel, Pai Eterno

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Source: PDI | Encerramento – 21/05/2025

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
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