Egyptian singer Hamza Namira has commented on the Egyptian Syndicate of Musical Professions's recent decision to expel him by saying, “I’ll continue presenting the art that I love. I’ll continue to give concerts. See you next concert.”
On Twitter, Namira said, “I’d like to thank whoever took my side. Nothing can compare to my love for you. God blessed me with you.”
He also thanked Mostafa Kamel, head of the syndicate, saying, “I’d like to thank Mr. Mostafa Kamel for clarifying the syndicate’s stance. It was the best response to what was said over the past few days, which was untrue.”
Kamel earlier described banning Namira from singing as a ‘barbaric action by a board member’ saying that, “I rejected the decision made by Iman al-Bahr Darwish, the former chief, banning Sherine Abdel Wahab. Expulsions should not be done individually or without meetings with the syndicate board.”
Namira’s recently launched album "Esmaani" (Listen to Me) hit more than six million views on YouTube.
Earlier in November 2014, Egypt’s state radio banned Namira’s songs over alleged opposition to the ruling government.
