French pop queen Aya Nakamura slays the competition

Aya Nakamura's album 'AYA' became the third most listened to album in the world four days after its release. Photo: Handout

The most listened to French artiste in the world, 25-year-old Aya Nakamura has released her third album with dizzying success.The provocative Franco-Malian singer of songs including Djadja and Jolie nana (Pretty Chick) says that she will continue "making the music she loves" while adding that she refuses to be categorised.

Catchy and universal, her songs have won acclaim from the likes of Rihanna and Madonna, as well as criticism from those who say she has broken taboos by talking about sex and female desire.