Although she often makes the news in spite of herself, Aya Nakamura had not yet spoken out about the legislative elections, unlike a number of artists, athletes and YouTubers, who have committed themselves against the extreme right. But now, the 29-year-old singer has spoken out on her social networks.
“On Sunday we will all go and vote”
Aya Nakamura, who was rumored – still not confirmed – to be present at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to sing a song by Edith Piaf, recognizes “be discreet about these subjects“, not feeling”relevant” or “legitimate“.
“I am well placed to understand and know the place of racism in our country. They are the same ones who get pissed off when we shine because we haven’t finished shining. And yes I am discreet on these subjects, sometimes we don’t feel relevant and legitimate enough to speak and say the right things on areas that we don’t control. That doesn’t mean we don’t have an opinion, eh, she wrote. Now I understand that my position as an artist requires me to speak out, because this is an important moment for all of us.” before concluding his speech with: “So on Sunday we will all go and vote, and against the only extreme to condemn because there is only one..”
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