The singer Adele caused quite a stir after she posted an image of herself sporting Bantu knots and a Jamaican flag bikini.
Adele Didn't Do Anything Wrong, Change Our Minds
Gosh, some people are so sensitive LOL! The "Someone Like You" singer Adele, 32, shared an Image with her 38.6 million followers on Instagram. As a consequence and based her on appearance, the visual triggered a critical response with some users suggesting "culture appropriation".
Amid the cancellation of West London's annual Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) due to coronavirus, Adele posted an image of herself wearing a Jamaican flag bikini and Bantu knots. Commonly worn by people of a black origin, Bantu knots is a traditional African hairstyle created by twisting hair into small coiled buns.
Along with the image, Adele captioned the post writing: "Happy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved London GBJM."
Although we consider it "culture appreciation" in light of Adele's upbringing in the diverse region of Tottenham, London, others have deemed it an "insensitive" choice of style. Interestingly, the majority of Adele's critics seemed to be African-Americans, with the award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, Ernest Owens leading the herd.
Taking to Twitter, the recipient of the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award, Owens said: "If 2020 couldn't get anymore bizarre, Adele is giving us Bantu knots and cultural appropriation that nobody asked for."
He continued: "This officially marks all of the top white women in pop as problematic. Hate to see it."
The picture, for which was taken in the garden of her Beverly Hills home, did have it's supporters. Other than us, the queen of the catwalk Naomi Campbell, singer Alexandra Burke, "Guardians of the Galaxy" actress Zoe Saldana, and the British politician David Lammy, all had positive opinions.
Mr Lammy, who happens to be the Member of Parliament for Tottenham, said on Twitter: "Poppycock! This humbug totally misses the spirit of Notting Hill Carnival and the tradition of 'dress up' or 'masquerade'. Adele was born and raised in Tottenham she gets it more than most. Thank you Adele. Forget the Haters."
Commenting on her Instagram post directly, Zoe Saldana said, "You look right at home guurrrl". The supermodel Campbell, whose mother stems from a Jamaican heritage, commented on the post with two heart emojis and Jamaican flags. Among an array of fans, other celebrities included bashment musician Popcaan and comedian Chelsea Handler.
Lord knows what the "Good Morning Britain" host Pierce Morgan saw in the picture, but he said this on Twitter: "This is truly shocking... when did @Adele become @katyperry?"
Did Adele appropriate from a disadvantaged minority culture? No, as we totally disagree with the idea of "culture appropriation" in this context. For the British, it's much more easier for us to understand Adele's intentions; especially knowing how she grow up. Then consider the countless Jamaicans that don't seem phased at all.
Dear critics, relax! And shout out to Adele who continues to stun, ever since revealing her 32nd birthday look.
For your information, Notting Hill Carnival wasn't necessarily cancelled entirely. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 and social distancing concerns, the organisers of NHC put together a virtual event. The online event marked the first of it's kind in Notting Hill Carnival's 54-year history.
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