🎤 Mustafa Kamel Responds to the Hany Shaker Honor Dispute
Singer Mustafa Kamel, president of Egypt’s Musicians’ Syndicate, has responded to statements made by Maher El-Hamami concerning an honor intended for Egyptian singer Hany Shaker.
El-Hamami had discussed his attempt to deliver the honor in Cairo and criticized the response he received regarding the ceremony.
Kamel explained that his delayed response was mainly due to his presence in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, saying that he preferred to focus on prayer and worship rather than engage in the controversy while he was there.
He later issued a detailed statement after members of the Egyptian Musicians’ Syndicate board asked him to clarify what had happened.
💬 Kamel Explains Why He Did Not Respond Immediately
Mustafa Kamel said that his time in Saudi Arabia was the main reason he did not immediately address the statements circulating during the previous days.
He explained that he chose to focus on performing Umrah and did not want to become involved in public arguments during his stay.
After returning, Kamel said that members of the Musicians’ Syndicate board asked him to explain the situation, prompting him to publish a detailed account of the events.
🇹🇳 Kamel Recalls His Earlier Contact With the Tunisian Music Scene
Kamel also referred to an earlier incident dating back to 2023, when he received an invitation from the Tunisian Ministry of Culture to attend a festival in Tunisia.
He traveled with a member of the Egyptian Musicians’ Syndicate board and said that, upon arrival, he met a man named Maher, who introduced himself as the head of the musicians’ union in Tunisia.
According to Kamel’s account, he later met singer Saber Rebai, who explained that Tunisia’s union structure differs from Egypt’s and includes multiple unions rather than a single organization operating in the same way.
After returning to Egypt, Kamel said that several Tunisian artists and musicians contacted him and told him that the person he had met was not the head of the musicians’ union in Tunisia.
Kamel said he chose not to become involved in that earlier dispute in order to preserve his relationships with Tunisian artists and musicians.
⚡ The Hany Shaker Honor Brings the Dispute Back
The disagreement resurfaced during a dispute over an honor for Hany Shaker.
Maher El-Hamami said that he had come to Cairo to deliver the honor and was surprised when it was not accepted.
Kamel offered a different account, explaining that the arrangements involved a series of conversations that took place while he was preparing to travel outside Egypt.
According to his account, a person contacted him through director Ashraf Faiq and expressed a desire to deliver a certificate honoring Hany Shaker.
📜 Why Was the Honor Not Delivered?
Kamel said the person involved told him that he was attending a youth festival in Hurghada and would soon be leaving the city, which is why he wanted to deliver the certificate.
Kamel explained that he had a professional commitment in Saudi Arabia and was preparing to leave Egypt.
He later said that singer Nadia Mostafa contacted him regarding the certificate and explained that the person carrying the honor wanted to deliver it to Hany Shaker’s family.
According to Kamel’s account, the family indicated that the timing was not appropriate and that several members of the syndicate’s board would not be present.
🏆 The Hany Shaker Honor Is Already at the Syndicate
Mustafa Kamel stressed that the honor shield for Hany Shaker has already been at the headquarters of the Egyptian Musicians’ Syndicate for several months.
He emphasized that the syndicate did not reject the idea of honoring Shaker and that the issue was related to the timing and method of delivering the honor.
Kamel said: “The honor shield for the great artist Hany Shaker, worthy of him in both form and substance, has been at the headquarters of the Musicians’ Syndicate for months.”
He added that the syndicate was waiting for an appropriate time to deliver the honor, referring in his account to circumstances affecting the family.
🎤 The Dispute Raises Questions About Coordination
The incident has triggered discussion about the coordination required between artistic organizations and unions when arranging honors for prominent artists.
Kamel’s response places his account of the situation alongside the statements previously made by El-Hamami.
According to Kamel, the Egyptian syndicate did not ignore the honor, but circumstances surrounding the timing, attendance and delivery arrangements prevented it from being formally presented as initially planned.
The details of the incident remain based on the accounts presented by the parties involved.
🇪🇬🤝🇹🇳 Kamel Stresses His Respect for Tunisian Artists
Despite the tension in his statement, Mustafa Kamel emphasized his respect and appreciation for Tunisian artists and musicians.
He explained that his earlier decision not to engage in a dispute was motivated by his desire to preserve professional relationships between artists in Egypt and Tunisia.
The two countries have long shared artistic and musical connections, with musicians and performers frequently collaborating and appearing at events across the region.
🔥 Kamel Ends With a Direct Message
Mustafa Kamel concluded his statement with a direct message to Maher El-Hamami, arguing that the issue could have been handled differently without public statements.
He said: “If you wanted to make a moment out of this, you should have taken another approach. What comes next will be based on the messages I have.”
The statement indicates that the disagreement may continue, while Kamel says he has messages and correspondence that could provide further details about what happened.
Conclusion
Mustafa Kamel has responded to the controversy surrounding the honor for Hany Shaker, explaining that his delayed response came because he was in Saudi Arabia performing Umrah.
The Egyptian Musicians’ Syndicate president said, according to his account, that the syndicate did not reject the honor and that the honor shield has been at the syndicate headquarters for several months.
He also outlined an earlier experience involving his contact with the Tunisian music scene before addressing the recent dispute and ending his statement with a direct message to Maher El-Hamami.
What do you think about Mustafa Kamel’s explanation? Do you think better coordination is needed when artistic unions arrange honors between different countries? 🎤💬
