Experience the high-energy celebration of Portuguese and Cape Verdean culture in the official video for 'Beijo de Funaná':

The title, which translates to "Kiss of Funaná," serves as a metaphor for the intoxicating and "contagious" energy of the music that "kisses" or touches the soul of the listener. Artistic Direction

The story behind the official videoclip for by the Portuguese duo Némanus is a celebration of cultural fusion and "tradition reimagined". The song, which won Best of Europe at the 2025 InterContinental Music Awards , centers on the vibrant and rhythmic pulse of Funaná , a traditional music genre with Cape Verdean roots. Narrative and Themes

The official videoclip, released in June 2021, visually supports this high-energy theme by showcasing a "mixture of rhythms" from . It highlights the duo—brothers from a fishing family in Peniche—who transitioned from classical training (piano and flute) to becoming leaders in the "Luso-African" fusion scene.

The lyrics and video emphasize themes of joy, movement, and attraction . The lyrics describe the heat and tension of the dance floor, using phrases like "Sobe o calor e a tensão" (The heat and tension rise) and "Mais paixão funaná" (More funaná passion) to evoke an atmosphere of euphoria.

Since its release, the track has become a staple of Portuguese popular music, often performed at major events like and international gala celebrations.