It's an event that will leave a lasting impression for some time to come... On Friday, July 26, 2024, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Aya Nakamura set the Pont des Arts alight in a performance accompanied by the Garde Républicaine. The bridge, emblematic for its love padlocks, was transformed into a musical stage like no other, offering a grandiose spectacle watched by millions of television viewers around the world.
Accompanied by the 60 musicians of the Garde républicaine, Aya Nakamura performed her famous songs"Djadja" and"Pookie", before surprising the audience with two covers of French classics:"For Me Formidable" and Charles Aznavour's"La Bohème". His performance not only won over the audience in attendance, but also invaded social networks, creating a veritable viral phenomenon. Videos of her show have been shared millions of times, particularly on TikTok, where the star's choreography has become an unmissable trend.
"No more Pont des Arts, it's now Pont d'Aya", was the message on social networking sites. Dozens of Internet users took to this historic site to reproduce the artist's dance steps, filming their performances between the Louvre and theInstitut de France. One Internet user's video racked up almost a million views.
The success of this performance had an immediate impact onAya Nakamura's popularity. According to Spotify, listening to her tracks increased by 36% in France and 40% internationally. With almost 10 million monthly listeners, she confirms her place as one of the most influential French-speaking artists worldwide. The Pont des Arts, now nicknamed"Aya's bridge", continues to attract fans and onlookers alike, transforming the space into a stage for musical celebration.
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