The Paris Olympics organizing committee condemned recent "racist" attacks against Malian-French singer Aya Nakamura by far-right French groups.
Paris Olympics condemns racist attacks on Malian-French singer Aya Nakamura
French singer Aya Danioko, aka Aya Nakamura, performs on the main stage during the 46th edition of the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, Saturday, July 22, 202
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The controversy erupted over reports that Nakamura would perform a song by Édith Piaf at the Olympics' opening ceremony.
Despite migrating to France as a child and obtaining citizenship, Nakamura faced xenophobic backlash.
Supporters of the far-right Reconquest party also jeered at her during a rally. French leaders and fans have rallied behind Nakamura, but Les Natifs, a far-right group, insists she doesn't represent French culture.
Despite the controversy, Nakamura remains one of France's top musicians.