M.I.A.'s Secret Performance: The Airplane Suit Became the Highlight of the Festival

The legendary British performer M.I.A. stunned everyone at the famous Coachella festival, appearing in a cutting-edge suit that unmistakably resembled the iconic paper airplane — a recognizable symbol of the messaging app Telegram. Photos of this bright and talked-about look were promptly shared by the 50-year-old star on her Instagram account. Her appearance was a true surprise: M.I.A.'s performance was not listed in the program, but she unexpectedly joined Major Lazer's set, the project of famous DJ Diplo, to perform her timeless hit "Paper Planes." Later, the artist candidly confirmed that her extravagant outfit was indeed inspired by the famous logo of the messaging app. ![British singer M.I.A.](https://bb.lv/storage/upload/Lublu/original_1776216017_SZueV.webp) ![M.I.A. and Diplo at Coachella](https://bb.lv/storage/upload/Lublu/original_1776216017_BK22m.webp) ![M.I.A. in the airplane outfit](https://bb.lv/storage/upload/Lublu/original_1776216017_uNC2D.webp) ![Recognizable Telegram logo](https://bb.lv/storage/upload/Lublu/original_1776216018_k94Mf.webp) Under a series of photos, M.I.A. urged her followers to reflect on the deep meaning of the paper airplane symbol. She wrote: "It keeps flying — comment where you have seen this symbol in the last 18 years. Technological influence. I’ll start: Telegram and the 'send' button in WhatsApp." ## Not Just Music: M.I.A. and Her New Projects M.I.A., whose full name is Mathangi Arulpragasam, is a vibrant British singer with Tamil roots. Her creative journey is rich not only with the iconic hit "Paper Planes" but also with powerful tracks like "Bad Girls" and "Borders." In the current year of 2024, the restless artist introduced her new, quite unusual clothing brand Ohmni to the public. This unique line includes items made from foil, which, according to M.I.A. herself, are designed to provide protection against radiation and various forms of emissions, including modern standards like 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi. _Photo: miamatangi/Instagram_