Egyptian artist Amir Eid, the lead singer of the Egyptian band Cairokee, was trending on social media after Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, shared a video on 5 September, featuring the band’s song, Tilka Al-Qadiya (This is a Cause, 2024). The video, currently trending on X, was posted on the Palestinian resistance group’s Telegram channel. It includes a message from Abu Obaida, a pseudonym referring to the longtime spokesperson of Hamas’ military wing, and visuals capturing the damage in Gaza. The song, originally released on November 2023, by Cairokee in solidarity with the Palestinian people, quickly gained widespread attention following its use in the video. On X, formerly known as Twitter, a user posted “When Al-Qassam creates a video using your song, Amir, and your amazing band Cairokee, known for its powerful messages, know that it’s the highest honor and level of recognition for your music.” Others agreed that the use of the song was a “beautiful” gesture by Al-Qassam Brigades, honoring the Egyptian band and encouraging free voices around the world to support the cause and its resistance. “Amir Eid and Cairokee have created something truly beautiful…
Al-Qassam Brigades Use Cairokee’s Tilka Al-Qadiya” as the Soundtrack for a New Video
September 6, 2024
