Egyptian singer Amr Diab has signed a new contract with producer Mohammad Al Adel and director Midhat Al Adel for a leading role in a new film, which will mark his second experience in the acting world. The story of the film is still in its writing stage, but Amr has already taken a general outlook on the theme of the film, which he will begin shooting the scenes for once the scenario is complete.
The latest musical album for Diab entitled “Laili wa Nahari” (My Night and Day) made significant changes in the record market in Egypt after hours of its release. The album is the first for Amr with his new production company Rotana and includes 10 songs.
Amr’s fans were queuing in front of record shops to get his new album while the Egyptian radios kept airing his new songs. This is the first album for Amr after a long 17-month absence.
This was not the case in Cairo only, but in most of the main cities around Egypt. In Alexandria, all record shops placed Amr's poster on the entrances and youth poured in to get the new cassette.
Some people say that the good quality of songs was the reason behind this success meanwhile others say its Amr's new look that shows him as if he is still in his mid-twenties was the reason behind it.
Rotana satellite channel started constantly broadcasting the video clip “Laili wa Nahari” to help promote the album. Diab had released his latest album, which is considered to be the fruit of his cooperation with Rotana. The company had launched a massive advertising campaign for Amr's album in Egypt and throughout the Arab World. –Albawaba.com
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