Aya Nakamura, who could sing Édith Piaf at the Olympics, targeted by the far right

The most listened to French-speaking singer in the world, targeted by ultra-right activists, received messages of support from artists and political figures. The organizers of the Paris Olympics said they were “shocked”.

Aya Nakamura, who could sing Édith Piaf at the Paris Olympics, according to The Express, was stigmatized during a Reconquest meeting and targeted by a banner from a small ultra-right group this weekend, before receiving support in music and politics. The organizers of the Paris Olympics said “shocked” Monday by the “racist attacks” uttered by the extreme right. “We were very shocked by the racist attacks targeting Aya Nakamura in recent days. Full support for the most listened to French artist in the world”reacted to AFP the organizing committee of the Paris Olympics.

They added that they did not wish to comment on the scenario put forward by The Expressspecifying that speculation in the media concerning artists likely to participate in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will not be commented on. “It will leave room for twice as many surprises”they conclude.

On Sunday, boos arose at the mention of the Franco-Malian singer during a first major campaign meeting for the European elections of Reconquête, Éric Zemmour’s far-right party, at the Dôme in Paris.

Furthermore, a small group of the ultra-right, The Nativesposted on its networks a photo of a banner hung by ten of its members on the banks of the Seine. “There’s no way Aya, this is Paris, not the Bamako market!”can we read there (the expression “There’s no way” is taken from his hit “Djadja”, which has more than 950 million views on YouTube).

“You can be racist but not deaf”

According to The Express, Aya Nakamura would have discussed with Emmanuel Macron in February her possible participation in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games (July 26-August 11), with the possibility of regaining a title from Édith Piaf. Neither the President of the Republic nor the most listened to French-speaking singer in the world have yet confirmed this rumor.

Aya Nakamura reacted to this banner on her social networks: “You can be racist but not deaf… That’s what hurts you! I’m becoming a number 1 state subject in debates etc. but what do I really owe you? Kedal”.

The singer Dadju, one of the heavyweights of R&B in France, defended the singer on his networks: “That’s why we’re late here. You’re lynching the biggest artist in the country with fourth grade arguments…” “It wasn’t even a fight but mtn [maintenant] She has to sing, we will support her. It’s not Bamako, it’s not Bamako. Bunch of dogs”, writes the singer again.

The artist received support from certain political figures. “No matter how much we love you, dear @AyaNakamuraa, don’t care about the whole world. With you”, Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra also posted on her networks.

LFI deputy Antoine Léaument also sided with Aya Nakamura on the networks, attacking the Natives: “They claim to love their country, but they want to exclude the most listened to French-speaking singer in the world since Édith Piaf. You cannot be racist and patriotic in France.”