Ahmed El-Awady: My new series 'Haq Arab' will surprise the audience

Egyptian star Ahmed El-Awady confirmed that his highly anticipated 2024 Ramadan series, titled "Haq Arab," offers a rich dramatic experience blending his signature popular style with romantic storylines and gripping conflicts. In an exclusive statement to Okaz newspaper, El-Awady emphasized that the series will hold unexpected surprises for viewers from the very first episode, promising a new and different character from his previous roles.

Countering online campaigns: A proven strategy for success

In response to the recurring social media campaigns targeting his work, Al-Awadi asserted that he ignores them and doesn't allow them to affect his focus. He explained, "If I kept talking about campaigns, I wouldn't be able to work." He added that this phenomenon is not new to him, citing the success of his previous characters, such as "Fahd the Hero" in the series "He Who Has No Leader," which faced similar criticism but achieved overwhelming popular success. Al-Awadi believes that the true measure of success is the interaction and acceptance of the work by the Egyptian public, not the controversy stirred up in the virtual world.

The competitive context of Ramadan dramas and the importance of the work

The series 'Haq Arab' comes at the height of the Ramadan drama season, considered the biggest and most competitive season in the Arab entertainment scene. Major production companies and the brightest stars compete to present their best work, creating a state of anticipation and often leading to sharp polarization in public opinion and the emergence of campaigns supporting or attacking various productions. In this context, the series represents an important test for Ahmed El-Awady's career, as he takes on his first solo leading role during Ramadan, placing a great responsibility on him to prove his ability to carry an entire project on his own and achieve the success he has become accustomed to in his previous collaborative works.

Expected impact on the art scene

The series' success isn't limited to the local level; Egyptian dramas enjoy a wide following throughout the Arab world. Therefore, the success of "Haq Arab" will solidify Al-Awadi's position as a leading star on the regional scene and confirm the continued success of his "popular hero" style, which resonates strongly with broad segments of the Arab audience. Alongside Ahmed Al-Awadi, the series stars a distinguished cast including Riad El-Khouly, Wafaa Amer, Dina Fouad, and Sarah Baraka. It is written by Mahmoud Hamdan and directed by Ismail Farouk.

Praise for young talents

Al-Awadi did not forget to praise his colleagues at work, and he specifically mentioned the Syrian artist Sarah Baraka, whom he described as a hardworking artistic talent, expressing his happiness at her participation in the series and his expectation of a promising future for her in the world of acting, which reflects the spirit of support and cooperation within the work team.

Wegz denies retirement rumors and confirms his continued artistic career

Egyptian rap star Wegz sparked a social media frenzy after deleting all his posts and photos from his official Instagram account, a surprising move that led many to speculate about his retirement from music. However, Wegz quickly put an end to the speculation, categorically denying these rumors. In a clarifying post on his Instagram Stories, the young artist confirmed that all the talk about his retirement was baseless, explaining that his absence from Instagram was due to his current focus on TikTok, and that this did not mean he was abandoning his musical career, which has placed him among the most prominent music stars in the Arab world.

Background to the controversy: A surprise marriage and the deletion of posts

The story began to unfold when Wegz surprised his fans and followers by deleting all content from his Instagram account, including his profile picture. This move coincided with his announcement just days earlier of his marriage to Iraqi fashion designer Noor Al-Azzawi, a figure outside the entertainment industry. This timing sparked widespread speculation about whether his new personal life would lead him to withdraw from the spotlight. Wegz had shared his joy with his followers by posting a picture of himself and his wife in traditional attire, captioned with the touching phrase, "I married the love of my life," which garnered a huge response and congratulations from his fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Wegz: An artistic phenomenon that changed the landscape of Arabic rap

This uproar wouldn't have happened were it not for Wegz's prominent position in the Egyptian and Arab music scene. Ahmed Ali, better known as Wegz, is considered one of the pioneers of the new "trap" and rap music wave in Egypt, which has gained immense popularity among young people. He launched his career in Alexandria and in just a few years became one of the most-streamed artists on digital platforms in the Middle East and North Africa. Wegz is distinguished by his unique style and lyrics that reflect the realities and aspirations of young people, making him the voice of an entire generation. His songs, such as "El Bakht" and "Dork Gey," have not only achieved commercial success but have also become cultural phenomena, which explains the concern his fans felt when rumors of his retirement surfaced.

Expected impact and importance of digital communication for the artist

This incident demonstrates the extent to which artists' personal decisions influence public opinion, and how social media platforms have become a primary arena for direct interaction between stars and their fans. A move like deleting all content is interpreted as a powerful message, potentially signaling the beginning of a new artistic phase, a marketing strategy, or simply a desire to take a break from the digital world. For an artist of Wegz's stature, any action on his official accounts is news in itself and is closely analyzed and followed. With his denial of retirement rumors, the public now anticipates his return accompanied by new and different artistic works, perhaps reflecting maturity and changes in his personal life, thus opening the door to a new and exciting chapter in his artistic career.