Duda Marcolino is the first artist on RISE

Duda Marcolino is from Lubango and moved to Luanda to give her music a real chance. Less than two years after her single "DEI", she is the first artist on RISE, our programme for new artists whose music is already moving.

The releases so far

• "DEI", January 2025.
• "Alegria em Pessoa", Junilson Breezy featuring Duda Marcolino, February 2026. The official video has passed 11,000 views on YouTube.
• "Unção", 25 June 2026.
• "Viva a Vida", 28 June 2026.

Why we chose her

Four releases in under two years is a fast pace for an artist at the start of her career, and she has been taking the songs to live audiences as well. Steady releases and real work on stage are what RISE looks for.

She describes what she brings to this stage of her career as "coragem para começar, humildade para aprender e determinação para crescer": the courage to begin, the humility to learn and the determination to grow.

Read her full biography on her artist page, or start with our guide to her releases.