Nubank names Rio pop star Anitta to board, sparking controversy


  • World
  • Monday, 21 Jun 2021

FILE PHOTO: Anitta performs in Times Square on New Years Eve in New York City, U.S., December 31, 2020. Gary Hershorn/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian pop star Anitta joined the board of Latin American financial start-up Nubank to help market its credit cards, loans and checking accounts, but the choice of a critic of President Jair Bolsonaro angered his supporters.

Born in a Rio de Janeiro slum, Anitta has become one of Brazil's most prominent singers. The 29-year-old has five nominations for Latin Grammy awards and 54 million followers on Instagram.

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