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Born in Mali · Nationalities Malian, French — Culture / media / celebrities

Aya Nakamura

Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Angry reaction following NRJ Music Awards and aggressive remarks on Twitter” and “Allegation of free-riding concerning the « Pookie » music video, dismissed by court”.

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Profile No. 1013 · Updated on 12 October 2026

5Documented controversies

11Sources

0Formal charge · all time

1Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

2024–2025

Racist attacks surrounding the 2024 Olympics: complaint followed by conviction of ten identitarian activists

Acquitted / conviction overturned — against a third party

Protagonist is the victim — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

As her possible participation in the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony was being discussed, Aya Nakamura was targeted by a campaign of racist messages, including a banner displayed by « Natifs ». An investigation was opened in March 2024 and the singer filed a complaint. On 17 September 2025, ten activists were fined for aggravated public insult; three others were acquitted.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Protagonist is the victim
Role of the person profiled: Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 2

[1]
Le MondePolémique Aya Nakamura aux JO : le parquet de Paris ouvre une enquête après un signalement de publications racistes visant la chanteuseMediaHigh reliability
[2]
TF1 InfoInjures envers Aya Nakamura : 10 militants identitaires condamnés à des amendesMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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2022–2023

Conviction for mutual intentional violence involving Vladimir Boudnikoff

Conviction

Following a violent argument in August 2022 with her former partner Vladimir Boudnikoff, Aya Nakamura was tried for intentional violence against a partner. The Bobigny Criminal Court fined her 10 000 euros on 23 February 2023; Boudnikoff was fined 5 000 euros for the mutual violence.

State of the evidence: Established by a court
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
TF1 InfoViolences réciproques : Aya Nakamura et son ex condamnés à 10.000 et 5000 euros d'amendeMediaHigh reliability
[2]
RTLAya Nakamura et son ex-compagnon condamnés pour violences réciproquesMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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2022–2023

Burglary followed by attempted blackmail involving intimate videos: Aya Nakamura as complainant

Investigation — against a third party

Protagonist is the victim — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

Following a burglary at her home in late December 2022, during which two tablets reportedly containing personal videos were stolen, Aya Nakamura filed a complaint in January 2023. A blackmailer allegedly demanded 250 000 euros from her in return for not releasing intimate videos. The Meaux prosecutor's office opened an investigation into theft and blackmail.

State of the evidence: Documented
Role of the person profiled: Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 2

[1]
TF1 InfoUne enquête pour vol et chantage après une plainte d'Aya NakamuraMediaHigh reliability
[2]
Le ParisienTentative de chantage à la « sextape » : Aya Nakamura porte plainteMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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2019–2021

Allegation of free-riding concerning the « Pookie » music video, dismissed by court

Civil / administrative proceedings

Stylist Kyo Jino accused Aya Nakamura of drawing inspiration without permission from a mood board and outfits he had presented to her before filming the « Pookie » music video. Following public controversy, he sued her for free-riding. On 15 January 2021, the Paris Judicial Court dismissed his claims.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 3

[1]
RTLAya Nakamura : un styliste l'accuse de plagiat dans le clip « Pookie »MediaHigh reliability
[2]
Marvell AvocatsAya Nakamura reste stylée !High reliability
[3]
DoctrineTribunal Judiciaire de Paris, 15 janvier 2021, n° 19/07796DatabaseHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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2018

Angry reaction following NRJ Music Awards and aggressive remarks on Twitter

No legal proceedings

At the 2018 NRJ Music Awards, Nikos Aliagas and then Lio mispronounced Aya Nakamura's name. The singer responded on Twitter by criticising the ceremony for inviting artists without knowing how to pronounce their names, then posted another message referring to the idea of giving certain people 'a good slap'. The episode sparked media controversy over the tone of her reaction.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
La DépêcheLe malaise Kev Adams, Bruel déçoit et Aya Nakamura vexée : les loupés des NRJ Music Awards 2018MediaHigh reliability
[2]
SoirmagNRJ Music Awards : Aya Nakamura n’aime pas qu’on écorche son nomMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 7 September 2026

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List of documented links (1)

Éric Naulleau1 documented reference
- Avril 2024 : propos très dépréciatifs sur Aya Nakamura et opposition à sa présence aux Jeux olympiques Source ↗

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