Sued if you speak? Shereen Abdel Wahab is taking legal action against those who dare to criticize her.
Fez– The closing night of Mawazine Festival in Rabat was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it ended in chaos, backlash, and a public relations crisis for Egyptian singer Shereen Abdel Wahab.
Her performance on stage left audiences confused, critics outraged, and social media platforms on fire.
In response to the flood of criticism surrounding her appearance and behavior, Shereen issued a legal warning via her lawyer, Yasser Kantoush, vowing to take action against what she described as “a systematic campaign” targeting her reputation.
Shereen believes the backlash is not organic, but part of a planned attempt to damage her career and discredit her artistic value.
The statement made clear that while she accepts constructive criticism, Shereen “will not stand idle” in the face of public insults, defamation, or attacks on her dignity.
Her lawyer confirmed that legal procedures are underway against anyone proven to have crossed the line.
The real controversy, however, started onstage. Videos of Shereen performing at Mawazine went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Audiences pointed to erratic gestures, awkward crowd interactions, and an overreliance on playback. For a singer with her vocal caliber, many questioned why she didn’t sing live. Others asked more bluntly: is she okay?
Some fans rushed to her defense, arguing that Shereen’s emotional vulnerability is part of her appeal and that she should be applauded for showing up at all.
But the majority of reactions ranged from disappointment to embarrassment. In Morocco, the response was especially sharp, many felt disrespected by what they saw as unprofessionalism, especially at such a prestigious event
In an effort to control the damage, Shereen’s medical team entered the conversation. Her personal doctor issued a public statement saying her health is “completely stable,” and that there are no signs of physical or mental instability.
He questioned the relentless criticism and asked why artists are no longer allowed to be human. “Why can’t people just be happy she performed?” he asked.
But that’s precisely what many are not happy about. For critics, this isn’t about one bad night, it’s about a pattern.
The festival stage was not a therapy session, they argued, and professionalism should come before personal turmoil.
Through her lawyer, Shereen expressed gratitude for the support she received from fans across the Arab world, saying their love proves the strength of her connection to her audience. Still, the backlash has already overshadowed the performance.
Shereen Abdel Wahab’s return to the spotlight has triggered more questions than applause, and the scandal is far from over.
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