In her first concert, Rahma Riad ignites the atmosphere in Morocco

Iraqi artist Rahma Riad performed before a Casablanca audience on Saturday evening for her first concert in Morocco. The evening featured Emirati artist Hussain Al Jasmi, and she later described it as "one of the most successful concerts" of her career.

Rahma Riad sings Moroccan Rahma Riad surprised her audience with a rendition of her famous Moroccan songs, sparking a huge reaction, especially when she sang fluently in the Moroccan dialect. She also performed her most famous hits, such as "Waad Menny," "Al Kawkab," and "Hilu Al Sho'our," along with songs from Iraqi heritage.

The Moroccan public is "listening" In a press statement following the concert, Rahma Riad said: “It has always been my dream to sing in Morocco, because I know that the Moroccan audience is a difficult and discerning audience. I have been wishing for a long time to perform a concert here, and thank God the opportunity came, and it was one of the most successful concerts I have ever performed in my life.”

She added: “When I announced on social media that I was coming to Morocco, I noticed a great response from my followers, and the Moroccans’ welcome was beautiful and touching.”

Regarding her performance of Moroccan songs, the Iraqi artist explained: “I was hesitant and a little afraid, because the Moroccan dialect is not easy, and the Moroccan rhythm is completely different from what I am used to, but my Moroccan friends helped me a lot, including Jamila Al-Badawi and Asmaa Al-Munawar, and they taught me some Moroccan phrases.”

The Star Academy graduate pointed out that the songs she performed were not new to her, saying: “I have been memorizing these songs for a long time, and today the opportunity arose for me to perform them on stage in front of a Moroccan audience.”

Release of a Moroccan song Rahma Riad also expressed her desire to release her own Moroccan song if circumstances permit, saying: “God willing, if the right opportunity arises, I will present a beautiful Moroccan song that suits me, and I hope it will be a success.”

She concluded by talking about the possibility of collaborating with artist Zeina Al-Dawoudia: “I talked a lot with artist Zeina Al-Dawoudia about the idea of working together. I love her very much and consider myself one of her fans. God willing, we will accomplish something together in the future.”