Artist, director, and entrepreneur from the favelas, widely recognised for transforming the periphery into a creative powerhouse. In 2023, he debuted as a filmmaker with the documentary Folia dos Anjos. The following year, he became a street reporter for TV Globo, bringing the voice of the favela to Carnival and other popular celebrations. He is also the general director of Cia Favelinha de Danças. Kdu has spoken at events in the USA, France, Colombia, and the UK.