Artist recognized for his proximity to the world of sport and his spectacular stage performances, Matt Pokora, however, had exactly the profile to be among the artists who will mark the next Olympic Games. This is in an interview given to BFMTV that the singer expressed his regret at not having been chosen. “I would have liked to do it, it was not offered to me“, he declared, not without a touch of bitterness.
If Matt Pokora respects the choice made for Aya Nakamura, he cannot help but emphasize his own legitimacy for this major event. “I thought I was legitimate for this kind of big event, big ceremony… But that’s life!“, he said.
“Chez toi, chez moi”: a song for unity
However, the artist does not lack arguments to justify his presence at such an event. He is one of the most popular singers in France, with numerous hits and stage performances always praised by the public.. He also considers himself “the singer closest to the world of sport“and reminds that he”has been doing the biggest stage performances for 15, 20 years now“.
Despite this disappointment, Matt Pokora nonetheless remains a fervent supporter of the Olympic Games. To show its support for this historic event, he collaborated with Congolese singer Fally Ipupa to create the song At your place, at my place. This title, which celebrates unity and coming together, fits perfectly with the spirit of the Olympic Games. Beyond his musical career, Matt Pokora is also known for his commitment to various humanitarian causes. He has been present with Unicef for several years..
A missed appointment for Matt Pokora, but the singer’s future remains promising
Matt Pokora continues to move forward, strong in his career and his future projects. Even if he will not sing during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, he remains an essential figure on the French music scene. His talent and determination open many other doors for him, and there is no doubt that his fans will follow him in all his next artistic adventures.
For Matt Pokora, the main thing remains to share his music and his values with as many people as possible. If this missed appointment with the Olympic Games leaves a bitter taste, he nonetheless remains a passionate and committed artist, ready to take on new challenges. And who knows, maybe another opportunity will present itself to him to shine on the international stage.
