Aya Nakamura has been facing a wave of criticism since her nomination to perform at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Amidst this scenario, Congolese music star Fally Ipupa has extended his support to the French-Malian singer.
On the evening of Monday, March 11, 2024, Fally Ipupa shared an encouraging message on his Instagram account, stating: “They are just words, we will not let them discourage you, Aya Nakamura, don’t worry. Your music makes the whole world dance, and that’s what we will remember.”
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has confirmed Aya Nakamura’s participation in the Olympics, where she is scheduled to perform a piece paying tribute to Edith Piaf. However, this announcement was poorly received by an extreme-right identity group named “Les Natifs,” who made a controversial statement that was widely considered racist.
Tensions escalated when the group unfurled a banner stating, “No way Aya, this is Paris, not the market of Bamako,” a phrase that was deemed discriminatory by many observers and indicative of the charged atmosphere surrounding this designation.
