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Why Tina Turner’s memorial statue has been slammed by music fans

10ft Tina Turner statue honouring late singer goes viral as fans label it 'a travesty'
  • A 10ft statue honouring the late singer Tina Turner was unveiled in her hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee.
  • Designed by Atlanta-based sculptor Fred Ajanogha, the monument depicts Turner mid-performance and was revealed on 27 September.
  • The unveiling was part of an annual ceremony to commemorate the star, who passed away in 2023.
  • Fans have widely criticised the statue on social media, labelling it a 'travesty' and a 'tragedy'.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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