While Aya Nakamura would have been seen in the courtyard of the Elysée, the rumor is growing: the singer would be in the front line to sing at the opening of the 2024 Olympic Games. The star reacts.
Less than six months before the Summer Olympics, the magazine The Express has just thrown a wrench into the pond regarding the opening ceremony. According to the magazine, Emmanuel Macron would have proposed to the singer of “Pookie” to open the event during a meeting at the Elysée on February 19.
Edith Piaf ?
Like a job interview, the newspaper says that the head of state asked the French star what she would like to sing. “ On the big day, you have to sing what you like “, he would have said more precisely. To this end, Aya Nakamura would have responded: “ I really like Edith Piaf “. Since then, the press has taken up the subject and everyone is putting their two cents into it.
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So what does Aya Nakamura say? ?
For his part, the artist has not denied it and cultivates mystery. This weekend, the singer with her new blonde hair shared a video in which she shines in the spotlight of Fashion Week, accompanied by an enigmatic caption: “ Edith Piaf, who? Pardon ? ”, before modifying it with “ EDITH PIAF ? “. Enough to spark an avalanche of comments.
The most listened to female artist in France
As a reminder, Aya Nakamura is “ the most listened to French artist » on streaming platforms in France. In 2023, the interpreter of “ Djadja » dethroned Angèle and overtook international stars, such as Rihanna, Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey.
So will Aya Nakamura perform well on July 26 at the highly anticipated Paris opening ceremony? And will Edith Piaf be in the spotlight? So many questions that should be answered in a few weeks.
