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Remember the uproar over Halle Bailey being cast as ‘The Little Mermaid’? Does #NotMyMermaid ring a bell?
Well, apart from the fact that Ariel is a fictional character, mermaids - like other mythological creatures - have roots in many cultures.
Mermaids can be black, but not nearly enough of their stories have been told. So today, we’re taking a look at Mami Wata.
Unlike Disney’s Ariel or the original Danish story, the legend of Mami Wata has existed for centuries.
Although her exact origins can’t be pinpointed, her story originated in the West African belief in ‘water spirits,’ and is used to reference a concept rather than a single being. Because of that, she has many faces, and takes on many forms.
But although known for her beauty, she is as dangerous as she is seductive.
Her powers have been known to grant both great wealth, and great misfortune. She shrouds herself in mystery, but represents sacred knowledge and protection, which is why she’s both feared and admired.
So you see, while we’ve been accustomed to the pale-skinned, red- or blond-haired mermaid, every culture has its own version of one, and in Africa, that’s no exception.
Disney is about to release a live action version of The Little Mermaid, which is beloved by millions. It is controversial because the actress playing Ariel is black. Many will boycott this version of the movie. I'll bet you a beer it tanks. #NotMyMermaid #GoWokeGoBroke @Disney
I’m not?
That trailer looks shit #notmymermaid
WOW. Cannot believe woke Disney went and race-swapped Den Lille Havfrue, this chick is CLEARLY not Danish at all! Doesn’t even have an accent. #notmymermaid #antidanishdisney
Made a twitter just to say I’m very disappointed in The Little Mermaid remake. #notmymermaid
Imagine being upset about the colour of a fictional character, but talking creatures are absolutely fine. 😂
The state of these jobless individuals #NotMyMermaid #notmyariel
Why do we call it white washing when a white actor plays a black actor, but not black washing when the roles are reversed and it it considered diversity? #NotMyMermaid #LittleMermaidLiveAction #TheLittleMermaid
I'm just going to say it. Disney wants us to accept him as a historically accurate Robin Hood? #NotMyMermaid
Using Mulan as example is a very ignorant take. That movie is the center of their culture…Mulan is literally about Chinese culture how and I mean HOW could she be white? What’s Ariel being white have to do with the story? No one has been able to answer #NotMyMermaid is just sad
@bcarman0013 Funny! Isn't banning changing a fictional character's race, BANNING other races from auditioning for the part? Do you not see the racism in this notion? White actors play Egyptians all the time. Where were your complaints then? #deplorable #racism #notmyariel #NotMyMermaid
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