Adele has been accused of cultural appropriation over some pictures she’s shared on her instagram account . The picture showed her wearing bantu knots - a traditional African hairstyle and a Jamaican flag bikini - while celebrating what would have been Notting Hill Carnival. She’s been criticised online for cultural appropriation for her wearing of the hairstyle So - what’s happening here? Is it cultural appropriation of cultural appreciation? To discuss we were joned by Aidan McQuaide, Former Director of Anti Slavery International and an Independent Consultant in Human Rights.
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