The German dancer and writer came under the spotlight when she shared a video of herself dancing to Davido's "Unavailable” hit song.
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I dance as a way to deal with my grief – Christian Atsu’s widow reacts to criticism
Marie Claire-Rupio, the widow of the late Christian Atsu, has defended herself amid criticism of a video in which she was seen dancing.
I dance as a way to deal with my grief – Christian Atsu’s widow reacts to criticism
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A few of her followers were, however, not enthused by the video and criticised her dancing when her husband recently passed away.
Reacting to this in an Instagram post, Claire-Rupio said she dances as a way to deal with her grief and not because she’s happy.
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"I am writing just to say a few things, yes I posted a dance video. Not because I am happy, but because I have to find a way to deal with my grief,” the widow said.
“I am not alone; I have 3 children to take care of by myself. I can't lose myself because I need to be strong for them. And in Europe, you deal with mental health in a lot of ways, and dancing was always my passion.
“So, excuse me, but please just think before you write something or put it on YouTube. Thank you."
Marie Claire-Rupio reaction on Instagram
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Atsu was confirmed dead on Saturday, February 18, 2023, after his lifeless body was pulled out of the rubble in the wake of the earthquake in Turkey.
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This followed days of intense search following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria in mid-February.
Tributes poured in from far and near, with many expressing their condolences to the footballer’s family and loved ones.
The ex-Chelsea and Newcastle United winger was laid to rest on Friday, March 17, 2022, in his hometown in Ada.
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