Fans react to Icelandic artist claiming to be in a relationship with Björk

Fans of Björk have taken to social media following an announcement that musician Yara Polana is in a relationship with the Icelandic artist.

Polana confirmed the relationship via an Instagram story earlier this month, resharing a photo from a fan account post and writing that she “couldn't ask for a better girlfriend”.

The story also had the words “amo-te” (meaning “I love you” in Portugese) written on it.

Yara Polana, also known as Monace, is a musician, producer and software developer from Mozambique based in Iceland.

Several fans online pointed to Björk's long-standing comments on sexual fluidity and connected the announcement to Pride Month.

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One X user shared the speculation with the caption: “Musician Yara Polana confirms she's in a relationship with Björk. Happy Pride Month!”. Another wrote, “Björk being a bi queen just makes her even cooler.”

The news prompted references to a 2004 interview Björk gave to DIVA Magazine.

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According to The Queerness, in that interview, she said: “I think everyone's bisexual to some degree or another; it's just a question of whether or not you choose to recognise it and embrace it.”

She continues: “Personally, I think choosing between men and women is like choosing between cake and ice cream. You’d be daft not to try both when there are so many different flavours.”

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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