Frédéric Lopez captivated viewers on France 2 with the second episode of Our True Nature, set in South Africa. Featuring a diverse group of personalities, including Shy’m and François-Xavier Demaison, the episode explored personal stories and emotional connections amidst the stunning landscape. A profound moment involved a silent exercise around a campfire, deeply impacting Shy’m, who later shared her reflections on social media. Fans are eager for new music from her, following her successful past album Agapé.
Frédéric Lopez Takes Viewers on a Journey in Our True Nature
On Tuesday, March 11, Frédéric Lopez captured the audience’s attention on France 2. While Koh Lanta – La revanche des 4 Terres aired on the first channel and Sister Act graced the screens of Six, the public service channel offered viewers a unique experience in South Africa with the second episode of Our True Nature. Similar to its predecessor, this episode featured a mix of personalities from diverse backgrounds, creating an immersive adventure far removed from their daily routines, all while connecting with the stunning wildlife and flora of the region. In this setting, the participants were devoid of their mobile phones, allowing only cameras to document their journey, reminiscent of the format used in the show Our Unknown Lands, which also airs on France 2.
Emotional Moments and Personal Revelations
In this episode, Frédéric Lopez led a captivating exploration of the African savannah alongside comedian François-Xavier Demaison, actress and director Zabou Breitman, comedian Tristan Lopin, and singer Shy’m, all unaware of their exact destination. They were also joined by Samuel Ostiguy, who will soon host Our Unknown Lands. Lopez initiated the adventure by encouraging an intimate exchange on the first evening, asking his guests to elaborate on their lives within a 30-second window—an exercise steeped in symbolism.
Shy’m, known for her hit “The Greenhouse Effect,” shared her personal story during this exercise, reflecting on her challenging upbringing in Trappes. “I grew up with limited means, and I was an extremely shy child. Dance was my passion and it helped me find my voice,” she shared, revealing the ambitions that propelled her to stardom. “Music came into my life early, with my Antillean family dancing and singing everywhere. It was by chance that I turned it into my career.”
Two days later, around a cozy campfire, Lopez invited the group to partake in a profound silent exercise—locking eyes for two full minutes without speaking. While everyone participated, Shy’m was particularly affected, shedding tears as the experience unfolded. “Not speaking makes you feel exposed and fragile. It’s hard to control the sadness you sense in others,” she expressed, emphasizing her appreciation for the moment.
Shy’m later took to social media to share her emotions with her 900,000 Instagram followers, posting behind-the-scenes glimpses from the show. In her heartfelt message, she alluded to new insights for her book, stating, “I won’t need to dog-ear these pages to revisit them; the body has imprinted them indelibly. For the best, the tears, and for the laughter. Thank you, Frédéric Lopez, for taking me along. Thank you, Tristan, FX, Zabou, Sam, Aïda, Norman (and those we don’t see),” which sparked a wave of supportive comments from fans, including “We love you so much” and “It’s so beautiful to see you happy.”
Fans eagerly anticipate new music from Shy’m, as her last album, Agapé, was launched back in 2019, featuring the popular singles “Absolem” and “Puerto Rico.” Since then, she has released several singles, exploring various pop and urban styles, including the announcement of her pregnancy with the song “Boy,” and “Elle danse encore.” In addition to her music career, Shy’m has ventured into television and film, taking on roles such as in the movie Quatre zéros and the TF1 series Cannes police criminelle.