Overview

• Aya Nakamura won Female Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, and International Star of the Year at France’s Les Flammes awards.
• The awards ceremony was politically charged, with references to Nakamura's experiences with racism after her proposed Olympic performance.
• French politicians and extremist groups have targeted Nakamura, questioning her representation of French culture.
• The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation into racist abuse against Nakamura following backlash over her Olympic involvement.
• Nakamura's situation has highlighted deeper cultural and racial tensions in France, reflecting broader societal divisions.