Last weekend, Mexican singer Christian Nodal performed at the Kaseya Center in Miami, where he took a moment to acknowledge the diverse nationalities present. While he highlighted places like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, he notably overlooked the Cuban community, which was present in large numbers at his concert. Despite mentioning several Latin American countries, Nodal's omission of Cuba did not go unnoticed. Attendees quickly interrupted his speech with loud chants of "Cuba" until he realized the oversight.
"Cuba, you're new in my life too," Nodal remarked, clearly surprised by the significant Cuban presence among his audience. Social media users were quick to weigh in, with some suggesting the error was unintentional and others deeming it "unforgivable," given Miami's substantial Cuban population. Fans are now expecting Nodal to address the criticism and ensure that Cuba is included in his greetings during future performances in the city.
Social Media Backlash and Fans' Expectations
Expressions of disappointment flooded social media, with comments such as, "In our capital, he can't forget to mention Cuba. That's not fair," and "When you talk about Miami, you say Cuba. I go to many concerts, and it's the first thing they mention, but the young man forgot." Others added, "How could he forget Cuba? My God, and in Miami," and "Cubans love you and your music. Never forget Cuba."
Fans expressed their affection with remarks like "He doesn't know that Cubans enjoy his music too. Miami is mostly Cuban, but now he knows. Christian, we love you!" and "Imagine, in Miami, forgetting Cuba." The incident has gone viral on TikTok, with Cuban attendees sharing videos of the unexpected moment during the show.
As Nodal continues his tour, many hope that the lesson learned in Miami will ensure that the vibrant Cuban community will not be overlooked in the future.