A recently resurfaced archival interview, shared through the official page of late media figure Wajdi El Hakim 🎬, has brought back a rare moment featuring music legend Mohamed Abdel Wahab 🎶 speaking candidly about his fear of flying ✈️.
💫 A Rare Human Moment
In the interview, Abdel Wahab openly stated his refusal to travel by airplane, despite his global artistic career 🌍.
He said:
“I will never board a plane… airlines might ruin my life, but that is my opinion and I won’t change it” ✈️💥
🎶 The Artist Behind the Legend
Abdel Wahab was one of the most influential figures in Arabic music history 🎼✨, yet this moment revealed a personal fear rarely associated with such iconic figures.
📺 TV Interview Exchange
When reassured by the interviewer about flight safety statistics, he responded firmly, expressing his personal belief about aviation risks 💭.
🌊 Reference to Historical Incident
He also recalled the “Champollion” ship incident 🚢, using it as an example of unpredictable accidents.
😂 Light Ending
Despite the seriousness, he ended the discussion humorously, expressing hope that he would never need to fly again 😄✈️.
📼 Wajdi El Hakim’s Legacy
The resurfacing of this interview highlights Wajdi El Hakim’s role in preserving rare and authentic media moments in Arab entertainment history 🎬.
