Netinho de Paula, former Negritude Júnior singer, diagnosed with early-stage thyroid cancer

Brazilian singer Netinho de Paula has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. According to a statement from his team released on Saturday (26), doctors found a nodule in the area, and tests showed early-stage papillary carcinoma.

The 56-year-old artist has surgery scheduled for October. His team did not give further details about the treatment.

Netinho rose to fame in the 1990s as lead singer of pagode group Negritude Júnior, known for hits such as 'Cohab City' and 'Tanajura'. He went solo in 2001 and later became a TV host with 'Domingo da Gente' on Record.