French far-right groups say superstar Aya Nakamura is not right for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

By many accounts, Aya Nakamura is currently the most popular French singer in the world. She is rumored to be the main performer at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics this summer. But some people say Nakamura is not the right person for the job. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports.

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