Adele Raises Eyebrows With Instagram Post In Honour Of Notting Hill Carnival

The singer's choice to sport Bantu knots and a Jamaican flag-print bikini sparked a lot of conversation online.

Adele has caused quite the stir on social media, with a photo she uploaded to her Instagram page to commemorate what would have been the weekend of Notting Hill Carnival.

While the annual event has gone virtual this year due to coronavirus restrictions, the chart-topping singer revealed on social media that she was celebrating from home in her own way.

“Happy what would be Notting Hill Carnival my beloved London,” she wrote, posting the flag emojis representing both the UK and Jamaica.

However, it was Adele’s outfit – which included a Jamaican flag-print bikini, a gold chain and Bantu knots – that really got people talking.

Adele’s name began trending on Twitter soon after the photo was first posted, with many pointing out the outfit could be considered cultural appropriation...

If 2020 couldn't get anymore bizarre, Adele is giving us Bantu knots and cultural appropriation that nobody asked for.

This officially marks all of the top white women in pop as problematic.

Hate to see it. pic.twitter.com/N9CqPqh7GX

— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) August 30, 2020

i’m not upset about her wearing the jamaican flag (because i’m not jamaican, so i don’t have a say on that) i’m upset about adele wearing the bantu knots in her head. it’s cultural appropriation and it’s not cute. pic.twitter.com/4VpgIwQTJ6

— Tiffany🐝 BLM (@dcddylcssons) August 31, 2020

Now Adele....

— Wanna (@WannasWorld) August 30, 2020

The carnival feathers, the Bantu knots, the Jamaica bikini top. Its giving appropriation.

— Wanna (@WannasWorld) August 30, 2020

Ummmm why did i just see ms adele in sum bantu knots, not my fav culturally appropriating pic.twitter.com/gEIJ6oXCRM

— Chris 💜 (@dizzydictator) August 30, 2020

NOT ADELE. I really thought I was safe with her. Bye I can’t do this pic.twitter.com/CHoG0PSxss

— Elmira (@demicentric) August 30, 2020

There were so many fucking steps that happened before that Adele photo made it public. An idea that took SEVERAL people’s approval. A hairstylist who was like “you sure?” A publicist who said “go for it.”

I need to lie down

— Phillip Henry (@MajorPhilebrity) August 31, 2020

However, others spoke out to defend Adele following her post...

I’m not mad at Adele at all! I love her for this my sides are KILLING ME! 😂😂 I know her heart. 🗣WHINE YA WAIST QUEEN

— SCAM GODDESS (@DivaLaci) August 31, 2020

In Adele’s mind she probably thought she was just showing love but I really hope people don’t start being mean towards her like yes express how you feel but don’t be cruel cause it was only a few days ago people were talking about “be kind”

— 🦋B E K🦋 (@_RebekahJade) August 30, 2020

Like the woman clearly appreciates black culture and black people. She probably just got a bit carried away with the carnival theme and went a bit overboard and yes I understand it must be frustrating for some people but like I said not everyone gets it right 24/7

— 🦋B E K🦋 (@_RebekahJade) August 30, 2020

To all the ignorant non Jamaicans dragging Adele for supporting the Jamaican culture, sit down! You don’t speak for us! We are proud of Adele! Nuff respeck to her! pic.twitter.com/d1GI9Ep7kt

— Francine Braverman (@fogartyny1) August 31, 2020

#Adele
White ppl are offended by Adele and "cultural appropriation" but they don't care about the opinions of Jamaicans and Bantu people who don't see cultural appropriation and are not offended.

Cancel culture is bullshit. pic.twitter.com/B5diSrjjbw

— - (@roughspoken) August 31, 2020

A list of things that would make me cancel Adele pic.twitter.com/WdAH7vuB1o

— Ryan Warne (@thouartvandelay) August 30, 2020

There’s a lil love in this dragging bc let that have been anyone else 😂

— stefan • (@stefanbertin) August 30, 2020

Adele is yet to address the reaction to her photo, which was posted on Sunday night.

Although the chart-topping star is known for keeping a low profile, she has broken cover a number of times lately, and got everyone talking with her Instagram updates.

Back in May, she marked her 32nd birthday with a post thanking key workers for “keeping us safe while risking their lives” during lockdown.

A few weeks later, she also revealed that she’d been revisiting her iconic Glastonbury set while at home, with fans spotting a subtle nod to her London roots in the background of her picture.

Earlier this month, she heaped praise on Beyoncé following the release of the Disney+ film Black Is King, and recently admitted she had “no idea” when her fourth album would be released, when one fan questioned if the follow-up to 2015′s 25 was on the way.

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