Vagnão won the Pot Game, a competition on the Mais Você program, hosted by Ana Maria Braga on TV Globo, winning a prize of R$20,000 and a trophy. After dancing the batter cabeça, he recited the Oríkì of Èṣù, the Orixá of communication and guardian of paths, saluting Exu and stating that he already knew about the victory won.
The participant said that his victory was also for the people of axé and the people of Terreiro, carrying a meaning far beyond the cash prize. With the theme "Night of the Orixás," Vagnão brought Terreiro food to television, presenting its flavors, symbolism, and enchantments.
The winner highlighted the dignity of a religious tradition that for a long time was the target of prejudice and intolerance in Brazil. He stated that he did this with naturalness, without hiding his faith and without allowing prejudice to interfere with his participation in the program.
