🎵 **Dafydd Iwan Calls for Respect: Anthem Misused!** 🎵
Welsh music legend Dafydd Iwan isn’t having it! Known for his iconic anthem “Yma o Hyd,” often belted out by passionate Welsh football and rugby fans, Iwan has expressed his anger about its use in protests. The song, which celebrates the enduring spirit of Welsh culture, has been adopted by demonstrators opposing asylum seeker accommodations in Wrexham, and Iwan isn’t pleased!
Organisers of an anti-asylum protest planned in Wrexham, known as Wrexham Unite, included the beloved anthem in their campaign. But Iwan made it clear, via social media, that his song wasn’t up for grabs in promoting what he called a “hate-driven campaign”. 🚫🎶
“Whoever is organising the right-wing protest next Saturday in Wrecsam, STOP USING MY SONG!!!!” Iwan posted passionately, reminding everyone that “Yma o Hyd” means “We Are Still Here” and was meant as a message of hope for all who call Wales home.
The protest aims to oppose plans to convert sites in Wrexham for asylum seeker accommodations. This news comes amid ongoing discussions and a proposed counter-demonstration against these plans.
Fans rallied behind Iwan’s message, with one commenting, “Well said Dafydd. Yma O Hyd and the right wingers go together like oil and water.” But not everyone agreed. Some critics argued over Welsh identity and migration issues, highlighting the complexities surrounding this debate.
Wrexham Unite responded to Iwan with a simple “Thank you for the music,” while the conversation around the song’s use and the protests continues to bubble.
This isn’t the first time Iwan pushed back against the song’s appropriation. He previously insisted that no one should use it to spread hate. His message is clear and unwavering: music made for unity cannot become a tool for division. 🎤✊
Let’s keep music as a bridge, not a boundary! 🌈 #DafyddIwan #YmaOHyd #StayUnited