The friendship of decades among the singers marked the tribute on stage.
During his presentation in Fortal 2025, in Fortaleza, Ivete Sangalo paid tribute to his friend and career colleague Prete Gil, who died last Sunday (20), victim of cancer in the intestine.
The 53 -year -old singer Baiana electrified the public when he spoke of the strength, joy and courage of black, highlighting the importance of the artist for Brazilian music and social causes.
The presentation took place on Saturday (26), a few days after the death of Preta, which made the moment even more intense for Ivete. He started the tribute by remembering how his friend has always been synonymous with light, resistance and generosity.
“If the wisdom of Preta was in your courage, who am I don’t have the courage to be here today?” Ivete said, visibly shaken.
Ivete Sangalo honors his friend
In addition to talking about the artist, Ivete shared the personal impact of the loss with fans. The two have had a close friendship for years, with public exchanges of affection, support in difficult times and musical collaborations. According to Ivete, it was this profound connection that has enhanced it to follow with the show, even in front of mourning.
The most surprising moment of the tribute was when Ivete announced that he would sing “Signs of Fire”, one of the best known songs in the career of Preta Gil. “I offer you, black, with all my love, this presentation and everything that comes,” he said before the start of the song. The public, moved, respectfully accompanied silence and emotional applause.
The choice of maintaining the public tribute shows how much the artist wanted to eternalize the memory of his friend in one of his greatest phases. Instead of me sorry, Ivete has chosen to celebrate the life of Preta Gil, evaluating his artistic trajectory, his voice active in the social guidelines and his tireless fight against cancer.
Preta Gil had been diagnosed with intestine cancer in January 2023, starting a battle that lasted about a year and a half.
During the treatment, he shared his phases of improvement and impact with the public, always with messages of hope and sincerity. His posture was considered stimulating for many fans and colleagues.
The daughter of the singer Gilberto Gil, prete left a legacy not only in music, but also on TV and activism. He stood out for having raised flags such as the defense of diversity, the free body and the autonomy of women. During over 20 years of career, he released albums, he participated in collective projects and remained close to his audience.
The tribute of Ivete Sangalo, more than a farewell gesture, was a portrait of friendship between two artists who marked generations. At Fortal 2025, the stage was transformed into an altar in the memory of vibrating, powerful and eternal prete.
Source: Terra
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