Time for the Jordan's own Arafat to shine

Published November 17th, 2012 - 12:23 GMT
Jordan's Yousif Arafat  has been awarded 'Best Jordanian Musician 2012' title at a festival in his homeland
Jordan's Yousif Arafat has been awarded 'Best Jordanian Musician 2012' title at a festival in his homeland

The singer Yousif Arafat has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Jordanian Musician 2012’ award at the annual ‘Jordan Awards’ held as part of a festival of his homeland.

Arafat has talked of his joy at being awarded the honour, saying, “I consider myself a the beginning of my career and I am the youngest among those present for I recently turned 19 years old, and I am honored at being presented with the award amidst the presence of such renowned singers.”

 

Tell us what you think. Is Arafat the best singer in Jordan? Should it have gone to someone else? Are you pleased for him? do let us know what you think.

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