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France’s Biggest Pop Star Sends Far-Right Into Racist Tantrum

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Rumors that Mali-born Aya Nakamura might perform at the Paris Olympics fueled the ire of the far-right, who said she doesn’t represent France.

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

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Aya Nakamura performs at OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2023 in London, England.
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Amanda Yen

Amanda Yen

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