Mohamed Ramadan Reveals Why He Was Dropped from AFCON Final Performance: “They Didn’t Even Apologize”
Mohamed Ramadan explained the reasons behind his exclusion from the AFCON final ceremony in Morocco, stating that the decision was influenced by public pressure and that organizers never apologized to him.
🎤 Mohamed Ramadan Breaks His Silence
Egyptian star Mohamed Ramadan spoke openly on Instagram to reveal the reasons behind his removal from the AFCON final ceremony in Morocco. He stated that the decision was not due to artistic or technical issues, but rather due to public pressure and a media campaign.
🇲🇦 What happened?
Ramadan said he participated in the official AFCON album in Morocco and was initially announced for the opening ceremony. Later, his performance was postponed to the closing ceremony due to a campaign that questioned, “How can an Egyptian sing at Morocco’s opening?”
😡 The strongest blow: “They didn’t apologize”
He added that a day before the closing ceremony, he received a message from a responsible official indicating an “issue,” along with a video of Amr Adib discussing the matter. Ramadan described the action as “individual” and “offensive,” and expressed anger that no apology was offered.
💬 Ramadan’s message: Art is not politics
He stressed: “What does this have to do with me? What does art have to do with this?” and maintained that the incident was individual, not representative of the Moroccan people.
🇪🇬 Egypt remains in the heart
Ramadan emphasized that his participation carried a national message, representing Egypt artistically and culturally across Africa, and that the presence of an Egyptian artist at the closing ceremony reflects Egypt’s strong cultural influence despite the national team’s exit.
⚽️ AFCON final: Morocco vs Senegal
These statements come ahead of the final match between Morocco and Senegal, a highly anticipated event across the continent.
🌍 Does politics harm art?
Some see this incident as an example of how public pressure and media narratives can affect artistic decisions, raising questions about the independence of art from politics and national identity.
✨ In conclusion… art is a bridge
Despite everything, art remains a universal language. The main message is that art should build bridges, and that an apology in such cases is the least respect for artistic efforts.
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