Two years ago, renowned Brazilian singer Marília Mendonça tragically died in a plane crash on November 5, 2021.
Despite this, her music still achieves new milestones. In 2021, she was the second most-played artist in Brazil.
Her songs remained at the top of Spotify’s Brazil charts for 28 weeks straight.
Marília’s song “Leão,” in partnership with Xamã, set a record. It was the first Portuguese song to get 1.9 million streams in one day.
As of 2023, she has surpassed 10 billion streams on Spotify. This feat makes her the most-streamed Brazilian artist on the platform.
She enjoys a massive following, with over 12.5 million monthly listeners.
Plans are underway to create up to three films about her life. Details about these projects are still not public.
Fans continue to honor Marília at her grave. They express how her music inspires them. Daiane Silva and Bia Duarte, her fans, have shared how Marília impacted their lives.
They speak of the joy and inspiration they find in her songs.
Marília’s last day was full of life. She worked out, joked with friends, and shared a meal.
Mendonça also posted on social media, showcasing her meal and Minas Gerais’ traditional food.
Plane Crash Ended it All
The star boarded a flight operated by PEC Táxi Aéreo. Her journey was supposed to end at Ubaporanga Airport.
With her were her uncle, Abicelí Silveira, and her producer, Henrique Bahia.
The plane began to land but hit a cable from a power tower. It crashed near Piedade de Caratinga, close to its destination.
The area was rugged, with many waterfalls, making the rescue tough.
The firefighters responded quickly after the crash. Early reports falsely stated everyone had survived.
But as the rescue unfolded on live TV, the truth came out. Marília and the others had not survived, leaving Brazil in mourning.