Colonial what? Mixed reactions to Pretty Yende's coronation newsMost fans are overjoyed that SA soprano Pretty Yende will perform at King Charles's coronation, but some lashed out at colonial ties'.
by Mariette van Niekerk
22-02-2023 12:29
in Entertainment
Pretty Yende performing Carmen' in Berlin. Image: @pretty_yende_official | Instagram.
Do South Africans still think about our colonial ties with Britain?
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It seems so. Especially after international soprano Pretty Yende's announcement that she will perform at King Charles III's coronation.
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TWITTER REACTS TO PRETTY YENDE'S CORONATION ANNOUNCEMENT South African international soprano star Pretty Yende surprised fans with her announcement that she will be flying the South African flag high at the upcoming coronation of the British monarch, King Charles III.
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South African operatic soprano singer Pretty Yende will perform at King Charles' coronation in early May. Congratulations! Image: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images.
It's hard to put into words how honoured and blessed I feel to receive an invitation to perform at the coronation of their majesties the King and Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on May 6 2023, she shared on social media.
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Yende has come a long way since growing up in the small town of Piet Retief and has since wowed crowds worldwide.
Over the years, she's raked in the accomplishments, even becoming the first soprano of colour to perform at the coveted Lincoln Center in New York.
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Being the first black Lucia at Lincoln Center is huge for me. Being the first black Lucia in Paris is huge for me. Being the first black person to have a new production of La Traviata in Opera Garnier in Paris is huge for me. But I think that's not important, she told the Observer in 2019.
Since her announcement, fans are flooding social media with messages of congratulations. Each beaming with pride.
The Pride that makes us proud to be #SouthAfricans. We are behind and rooting for you. Mbokodo!!
Sochayile Khanyile (@SureBroSocks) February 21, 2023
Congratulations @PrettyYende! Fly that SA flag high! pic.twitter.com/NPIdbssaGw
Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (@Feliciamabuza) February 20, 2023
NOT EVERYONE SHARES IN YENDE'S GOOD NEWS But while most fans couldn't be more proud of SA's golden girl, there seem to be mixed reactions to her announcement.
I wish I had the money to pay her not to do this. https://t.co/ZhgYnpaa2p
Jeff Atlee (@JeffAtlee) February 21, 2023
Some fans don't appreciate the colonial' connection.
Honestly I just wish that artists could make a living and gain acclaim without being connected to colonisers, a Tweet reads.
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Colonial what? Mixed reactions to Pretty Yende's coronation newsMost fans are overjoyed that SA soprano Pretty Yende will perform at King Charles's coronation, but some lashed out at colonial ties'. 
