Nenny

Marlene Tavares, better known as Nenny, is a rapper, singer, songwriter and one of the biggest names in a new generation of national hip-hop. Of Cape Verdean descent, she grew up in a musical environment rich in African rhythms, in which she began to write songs. She released her first single ‘Sushi’ in 2019, followed by ‘Bússola’ and her first EP ‘AURA’ in 2020. She was nominated for the Play Awards and Golden Globes, followed by appearances on the acclaimed Tiny Desk and A Colors Show and NPR Music, and a nomination for the MTV European Music Awards in the category of Best Portuguese Act (2022).

Calm, serene and assured, Nenny has shown herself to be a sharp lyricist, a perfectionist composer and a communicator brimming with meaning, from her tone to her physical expression.

This performance forms part of the programme for the 2025 edition of Abril Febril.

Photographs byS Mariana Silva