JAKARTA - Singer Sabrina Carpenter, finally spoke up after she had received harsh criticism from netizens on social media. The singer of the hit Espresso was accused of being insensitive and labeled Islamophobic because of her reaction to a typical Arab cultural cheer, Zaghrouta.
This incident began when a viral video showed Sabrina's confused reaction and sarcastic comment when she heard the cheers from the audience. This triggered disappointment from some fans, including an account that said her actions were disrespectful to cultural expression.
Sadar namanya menjadi perbincangan hangat di platform X (dahulu Twitter), Sabrina Carpenter segera memberikan klarifikasi. Melalui akun resminya, ia menyampaikan permohonan maaf dan menjelaskan apa yang sebenarnya terjadi di atas panggung.
"My apology, I didn't see the person with my own eyes and couldn't hear clearly," wrote Sabrina at the beginning of her explanation, quoted by VOI, Sunday, April 12.
He emphasized that his reaction at that time was purely due to confusion and in no way meant to offend any party.
"My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not malicious. I should have been able to handle it better!" he added.
In the same upload, Sabrina admitted that she now understands the meaning behind the unique cheers. He even expressed openness to fans to express their joy in their own cultural way at the next concerts.
"Now I know what Zaghrouta is! I welcome all the cheers and yodels (vocal technique) from now on and beyond," Sabrina concluded in a positive tone.
For those who are not familiar, Zaghrouta is an expression of traditional Arab culture that is done by shaking the tongue quickly to produce a high-pitched tone. Based on the context notes added by users on X, Zaghrouta is a pre-Islamic expression of joy used by Arab people across religions, both Christian and Muslim, in various celebrations.
Sabrina's quick move to provide clarification and her humility to learn about a new culture was appreciated by many fans.
Many believe that ignorance does not mean hatred, and Sabrina's honesty is an important point in maintaining a relationship with her global fans.
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