Was Michael Jackson's most popular costume inspired by Zé Pilintra?

[Nimrod33]

Hello.

Since I've found in an esoteric store in my country some articles related to Zé Pilintra, an Afro-Brazilian spirit, I was wondering if there is any connection between his outfit and one the many Michael Jackson had in his career.

Here is an image of Zé Pilintra.

And here is a photo of Michael Jackson in the outfit that looks very similar to the one above.

I'm asking it there because i don't know much about Zé Pilintra and I was wondering if anyone who knows more about him can explain the connection. Thanks!

 

[Nazista lunar]

Hi, Nimrod33. I live in Brazil and I must say that Zé Pilintra is from a jewish religion called "Umbanda".

The Umbanda followers kill animals, drink alcohol and get possed by spirits.

These spirits ( or entities ) force the person to do drugs .