After being thrown, Nadia Laroussi's Salham sparked widespread controversy at the Mawazine Festival.

Popular singer Nadia Laaroussi sparked controversy after a controversial act on stage at the Mawazine Festival, when she threw a spear bearing the colors of the Moroccan flag from the stage toward the audience. This behavior was widely interpreted as a lack of respect for the sanctity of the flag and its national symbols. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Widespread discontent over spear-throwing and demands to respect national symbols Although the act may not have been intentional, the scene of the selham being thrown to the ground without regard for national symbolism drew widespread criticism from activists on social media, who described it as "ill-considered" and reflecting a lack of cultural guidance among some artists.

The absence of technical supervision and the role of business management under the microscope

Nadia El Arrousi's behavior once again highlighted the poor technical supervision and lack of guidance from the business management. Some also pointed to the role of the organizers and the host of the ceremony, who handed over the trophy without sufficient awareness of the situation or its symbolism.

Unannounced promotion for the bride's party raises questions

In contrast, some Instagram pages began promoting the concert as a "huge success," which drew criticism that the campaign was exaggerated and appeared to be an undeclared publicity stunt aimed at improving the image after the flag incident.

Wearing the national jersey is forced... and a distortion of symbolism

A number of activists expressed their dissatisfaction with the requirement that artists wear the national shirt for photo opportunities, pointing out that this practice could deprive the shirt of its symbolic meaning if it is not met with the appreciation befitting its national status.

"Ammariya" rituals... Have they lost their original prestige?

Another scene that also surprised the audience was the scene of female artists ascending the "Ammariya" as part of the welcoming ceremony, a traditional ritual associated with Moroccan weddings. Many criticized the female artists for ascending the platform in clothing inappropriate for its symbolic nature, as happened with actress Diana Haddad and others.

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Random programming and a frustrated audience

Many attendees criticized the merging of different musical styles, such as rap, folk music, and rai, into the same concert, causing confusion and discontent among the audience, who found nothing to suit their artistic tastes.