Ragheb Alama's first response after the decision to suspend him from singing in Egypt

In his first official response to the Musicians Syndicate's decision to suspend him from performing in Egypt and summon him for investigation, Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama issued a statement on his official X page, denying any personal responsibility for the controversy surrounding his recent concert on the North Coast.

In the statement, he affirmed his deep respect for Egyptian societal values and his broad fan base in Egypt, emphasizing that everything that happened at the concert was beyond his control and that he had no hand in it.

A circulating statement does not represent the artist... and an official clarification from his office. Ragheb Alama categorically denied the press release attributed to him circulated on some media outlets, stressing that the statement was not issued by him or any official body representing him. He called on the media to be accurate in reporting news and not to publish any statements or declarations that were not issued by his official pages or his private office. He explained that attempts to distort his image based on an incomplete clip or a fabricated statement are unacceptable.

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Direct contact with the Musicians Syndicate to calm the atmosphere Ragheb revealed that he had a direct phone call with the head of the Musicians Syndicate, artist Mustafa Kamel, where the situation was fully explained in a spirit of respect and understanding. Ragheb stressed that the artist is not responsible for the individual actions of the audience, noting that the organization and oversight of the concert details falls on the organizing body. He stated that the situation that sparked the controversy, related to a sudden kiss from a girl while taking a selfie, was completely beyond his control, as the girl suddenly pulled him and he was unable to act in the moment.

A special message of appreciation to the Egyptian public Concluding his statement, Ragheb Alama sent a message of love and gratitude to his Egyptian fans, emphasizing that his fans in Egypt have always been a key factor in his success. He said, “The Egyptian audience holds a special place in my heart, and their love has been a crown on my head since my beginnings.” He also noted that his North Coast tour was a success on all levels, despite the controversy surrounding moments that did not reflect the concert’s content or artistic nature.