Monem Slimani reveals his first collaboration with Saad Lamjarred

In a long-awaited artistic surprise for Moroccan pop fans, Monem Slimani revealed his first collaboration with artist Saad Lamjarred on a new song with lyrics and music by him. The work, tentatively titled "Al Hanani," is expected to be released soon.

Monem Slimani reveals his first collaboration with Saad Lamjarred: “The song is full of joy and positive energy.”

Moneim expressed his great enthusiasm, saying: “We are almost done with the song... Saad is a great artist, and I am very happy about this collaboration.” The song is inspired by Moroccan henna rituals, which opens the door to its being a celebratory piece sung at weddings and other special occasions. He also noted its positive nature, saying, "It's a song full of joy and positive energy... It can be sung anywhere." With a smile, he said of filming the clip, "We don't know... We'll see."

First participation in Mawazine... and a dream come true Mawazine Festival 2025 marked Monem's first participation, a moment he described as a long-awaited moment. The audience interaction with him in Rabat and Salé was intense and moving, leading him to describe the experience as "one of the dreams I've longed for." Speaking to ET Bil Arabi, he said, "This was our first time participating in Mawazine, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The interaction with the audience made me very happy... a dream come true."

“Grandpa and Grandpa” continues its success and shows a new side of Monem. Regarding his song "Grandfather and Grandfather," which swept the charts in North Africa, Monem spoke proudly of the audience's strong response to the work, noting that he used a new voice character for an elderly man using animation. "People, both young and old, interacted with it... I tried different voices and new personas, and the feedback was more than amazing," Monem said, emphasizing that diversity and experimentation are essential elements of his projects.

An artistic style that blends pop and Moroccan identity. What distinguishes Monem Slimani is his ability to blend modern music with the roots of Moroccan heritage. He believes that "Moroccan pop" can become a global musical language. He said, "We always try to integrate pop with Moroccan culture, so that the song is different," referring to his efforts to highlight local culture in a contemporary style without losing its original spirit.