Christelle Bakima Poundza: 'A Black Woman Can Embodify the Universal Too'

Over 3.7 billion YouTube views, hundreds of millions of streams, a standout performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening: rarely has a French artist achieved such scale in recent decades as Aya Nakamura. Yet the singer remains a target of recurring attacks, often tinged with racism. ⏱️ 1 min of reading The facts and recent developments What does the phenomenon of Aya Nakamura, and her reception by today's French public, say about France today? That is the question author and teacher Christelle Bakima Poundza attempts to answer in her book 'Aya for the Example: Portrait of a France with Unlimited Dreams,' published on October 16 by Éditions du Seuil. ⚡ Key points ▸ Over 3.7 billion YouTube views, hundreds of millions of streams, a standout performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening: rarely has a French artist achieved such scale in recent decades as Aya Nakamura. ▸ That is the question author and teacher Christelle Bakima Poundza attempts to answer in her book 'Aya for the Example: Portrait of a France with Unlimited Dreams,' published on October 16 by Éditions du Seuil. ▸ What does the phenomenon of Aya Nakamura, and her reception by today's French public, say about France today? Follow the news live on Flash Radio The news is also available live: listen to Radio Tunis Nationale, Mosaïque FM and Express FM on Flash Radio, without registration. 🏛️ Radio Tunis Nationale live Nationale 📻 Mosaïque FM live 94.9 MHz — Information 📈 Express FM live 103.6 MHz — Economy The news from this section is available on All News Flash Radio, and the reading continues with Express FM on the Flash Radio Live Player. 💬 Flash Chat — Speaking to the listeners And you, what is your view on 'Christelle Bakima Poundza: A Black Woman Can Embodify the Universal Too'? Join the audience debate live on Flash Radio. Join the Live Audience Chat → M