March 17th 2024.
French authorities have launched an investigation into the disturbing online hate attacks targeted at Black French pop star Aya Nakamura. The talented singer, originally from Bamako, Mali, was reportedly in talks to perform at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris on July 26, as confirmed by the Paris prosecutor's press office on March 15.
However, ever since rumors of Nakamura's potential involvement with the Olympics began to circulate, far-right extremist groups in France have unleashed a barrage of racist remarks and rhetoric against her in the media. As the discourse continued to grow, reports emerged that Nakamura had met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss performing a song by renowned French singer Édith Piaf at the opening ceremony.
According to NBC News, the 28-year-old Nakamura took to social media to respond to the hateful demonstrations by a group known as the Natives, stating, "You can be racist, but you cannot be deaf." The Natives had reportedly hung a banner reading, "There's no way Aya, this is Paris, not the Bamako market," in reference to Nakamura's birthplace.
Despite immigrating to France as a child, Nakamura has faced relentless hate speech from extremist groups who claim that as a dark-skinned woman, she does not represent France and should not use French slang in her music. The singer has also been subjected to derogatory chants at a recent rally held by the Reconquest political party.
In response to these despicable actions, officials overseeing the Olympics have swiftly condemned the behavior of the far-right extremists. The Paris 2024 committee released a statement earlier this week, expressing their shock and offering their full support to Nakamura, who is widely recognized as one of the most successful French artists. Her hit singles "Djadja" and "Copines" have garnered her a massive international following on platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in France, which has recently been in the spotlight following the police shooting of an African teen, causing unrest and thousands to hold a vigil. Despite these challenges, Nakamura continues to rise above the hate and use her powerful voice and talent to inspire and unite people from all backgrounds.
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