An initiative by Saad Al-Soghair to support Ibrahim Shika's family

In a humanitarian gesture that has garnered public sympathy, Egyptian artist Saad Al-Soghair launched an initiative to support "Heba," the widow of the late Zamalek player Ibrahim Shika, who passed away on April 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Get the latest celebrity ads directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.

Background of the initiative: a struggle over inheritance

Saad Al-Soghair's initiative came after a crisis escalated between the player's widow and his family over inheritance disputes. The player's mother and brother began publicly demanding his inheritance, asserting in videos posted on social media that Shika left behind two apartments, a car, and cash in the bank.

Financial support from a philanthropist... and Saad Al-Soghair is the mediator

Saad Al-Soghair spoke to the media about the details of the initiative, explaining that he was able to raise a large sum of money for Heba, Sheika's widow, to help her raise her son after his father's passing. Saad indicated that the funding came from a philanthropist whose identity he declined to disclose, following the spread of videos showing the player's widow broadcasting distress calls via TikTok, requesting financial support. The video, which was shared by Saad, revealed that her late husband had spent all his savings on medical treatment and left no inheritance.

Saad Al-Soghair criticizes Sheika's brother's position: "He should have been a support" In a remarkable move, Saad Al-Soghair expressed his displeasure with the behavior of the late player's brother, who claimed his inheritance rights from his brother's widow. He deemed such behavior inappropriate, saying that the deceased's brother should have stood by his nephew, not pursued personal interests at the family's expense.

Heba's appearance on a live broadcast...and self-defense

For her part, Heba, Sheika's widow, appeared in a live broadcast on TikTok, speaking about the difficult circumstances she and her husband endured during his final days. She confirmed that he left no property behind, and that she was forced to resort to live broadcasting as a means of supporting her children after his death.

New concerts for Saad Al-Soghair In another context, artist Saad Al-Soghair has begun gradually resuming his artistic activity, having recently performed a concert in Jordan in late May and is also preparing to perform several concerts during the current June. Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive podcast that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.

Controversy over his membership in the Musicians Syndicate Rumors spread that Saad Al-Soghair's membership in the Musicians Syndicate had been revoked, sparking controversy among his fans. Despite this, he has since made a comeback and begun performing concerts in a number of countries.