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NFL performer's altered French anthem sparks outrage in France
Original: NFL's French national anthem performer Nina Tonji alters words to La Marseillaise, sparking outrage in France
Singer Nina Tonji changed the words to La Marseillaise while performing the French national anthem at an NFL event, drawing sharp criticism in France, where the anthem is regarded with strong national sensitivity. French observers have reacted with anger to the unauthorized lyrical alterations, turning the performance into a talking point on both sides of the Atlantic.
Why now: Altering a national anthem is seen in France as disrespectful, making the performance a flashpoint for patriotic criticism.
Nina TonjiNFLFranceLa Marseillaise
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