After what appears to be her second time to stir controversy at a concert, famed Egyptian singer Sherine Abdelwahab has been banned from performing in Egypt indefinitely by the Egyptians Musicians Union. The Musicians Unions announced the decision in a statement released on Thursday, March 21. Sherine summoned for questioning by the Musicians Union and is being sued for a third time by Egyptian lawyer Samir Sabry who is famous for focusing on remarks and actions made by celebrities. Sabry is accusing the singer of insulting Egypt. Abdel-Wahab reportedly said “Here I can say whatever I want. In Egypt, anyone who talks gets imprisoned” during a performance in Bahrain. In a call with popular Egyptian show host Amr Adib, Sherine claimed that her comments were a joke and made a public appeal to the Egyptian president Abdel Fattah Al Sisi for assistance. “I made a mistake, I know this and I am seeking the help of the Egyptian president. I call for his intervention and I am appealing to him. I feel that I was persecuted…I love Egypt and everyone knows this,” had stated Sherine. This is the second time…
Singer Sherine Banned from Performing After Freedom of Speech Comments
March 24, 2019
