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A female Indian tourist has come forward with claims of racial abuse in Tirana, Albania. The incident took place during a Jason Derulo concert at the Selman Stërmasi Stadium on August 9, 2024. A group of local girls allegedly told her to "Go back to your country." The tourist, identified as Pranoti, was attending the pop star's show.
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She took to TikTok, @dr_pranoti, to cite her grievances; the video has since gone viral. According to her account, while waiting in line for the concert, a group of four local girls allegedly cut in front of her. When she confronted them about their behavior, they allegedly responded with racist remarks, repeatedly telling her to go back to her country. Furthermore, she claimed that they laughed and mocked her by calling her "mother."
She ended the video by saying:
"They called me their mother and all of that jazz. I feel very welcome, Albania. Great job, thank you very much," in a sarcastic tone.
The video garnered mixed reactions, with some defending the locals and others standing up for the girl. Some have called on the Albanian government and local authorities to take steps to address the situation.
"2 bad apples dont account for the whole harvest. I'm just saying," one user tweeted.
"Good advice. Take the suggestion," another said.
"She confronted this very politely. She represented her country in wholesome manner," one user appreciated.
Jason Derulo's performance
The concert saw Jason Derulo performing some of his greatest hits. It was a major event in Albania, having attracted fans from all over the world. The American singer and songwriter has not yet commented on the incident.
After this concert, he also performed at the 3rd Annual Istanbul Festival on August 12, 2024. He expressed his excitement about performing in Istanbul just days before his performance.
He stated, "I have incredibly talented musicians and dancers on my team. We've put in special efforts for the Istanbul concert," according to the Daily Sabah.
"When I look at old concert photos and videos, I tell myself, 'I can always do better.' I’m never fully satisfied with my work. Embracing this mindset prevents you from feeling fully content and keeps you constantly eager to learn something new," Jason Derulo said.
Jason Derulo is known for hits like Swalla, Wiggle, and Take You Dancing. He's currently on a tour, and fans will see him perform in several European countries. The Tirana, Albania concert was just one of the stops on his tour.
So far, there has been no official comment from the concert organizers or Albanian authorities regarding the incident. It is also unclear if any action will be taken against the girls in response to the tourist's allegations.
