The Paris Olympic Games are fast approaching and they are constantly the subject of controversy. A few months ago, the idea of seeing Aya Nakamura singing Edith Piaf on stage for this special event was mentioned by Emmanuel Macron. Enough to make Internet users who have given their opinion react, whether positive or negative. A few days ago, Matt Pokora spoke on the air of BFMTV. The singer said he would have liked to have been approached to perform on stage as well. ” I would have liked to do it, it was not offered to me!”, he lamented. An opinion that he then explained, in complete transparency.
Matt Pokora spoke on the subject, without tongue in cheek. “I am renowned for being perhaps the singer closest to the world of sport, and certainly the one who has been giving the biggest stage performances for fifteen, twenty years now,” did he declare. A very notable speech which earned him numerous criticisms. For many Internet users, Matt Pokora would have had a big head. He would also have, in his own way, affirmed that Aya Nakamura was not legitimate to host a show during the Olympic Games.
Matt Pokora: the main person concerned defends himself publicly
Faced with the extent of the controversy concerning him, Matt Pokora had no other choice but to speak publicly. On his X account, formerly Twitter on May 24, he wanted to return to his comments. He first lamented the fact that his interview was cut, removing the moment where he praised Aya Nakamura. “1 week there have been people who have been reading about my statement and who have made it (once again wrongly) into opposition with Aya”, he began. Angry against Internet users, the singer continues: “Whereas if you had made the effort to watch the interview in question (attached) I would start by saying that it is legitimate, that it has its place, that it is good for it, etc..”
Matt Pokora made an important clarification. The singer assures that his intention was not to denigrate the presence of Aya Nakamura. “THEN I am asked if I would have liked to participate knowing that there will surely be several artists. The rest you know” he regretted. In complete transparency, Matt Pokora continues: “I’m not questioning ANYONE. I say that I would have liked to be there, that this kind of show I KNOW/CAN do. Please stop constantly making oppositions.” To conclude his message, the main person concerned declares being a big fan of the singer. “Aya we listen to her at home I have NOTHING against her and her success “, concluded Matt Pokora.
Aya Nakamura: a choice that is disturbing and controversial
As soon as the idea that Aya Nakamura singing Edith Piaf at the Olympics has been mentioned, Internet users immediately expressed their dissatisfaction. Victim of hateful messages, the young woman was supported by the Games committee. “We were very shocked by the racist attacks targeting Aya Nakamura in recent days. Total support for the most listened to French artist in the world”, we could read. The former Minister of Education, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, for her part, declared: “No matter how much we love you, dear Aya Nakamura, don’t care about the whole world”. Same story for the singer Dadju. “You lynch the biggest artist in the country with arguments from fourth grade…”he lamented.
