Singer of Paper Planes, is she black?

Is the woman singing Paper Planes Black/African American, or something else? Please tell me.

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Answer #1

The women who sings “Paper Airplanes” is Maya (aka M.I.A.). She was born in London but her parents are from Sri Lanka which is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia. It’s my understanding she is Asian.

Answer #2

MIA

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