Sherine Abdel Wahab continues to dominate the media scene and social media, as the past few hours have witnessed new and exciting developments, represented by her brother breaking his silence for the first time in a long time, coinciding with artistic calls demanding state intervention to save “the voice of Egypt”.
A strongly worded message from Sherine's brother
In direct response to conflicting reports about his sister's health, Mohamed Abdel Wahab posted a strongly worded message on his personal Facebook account. The singer's brother urged everyone to be accurate and refrain from spreading rumors that could harm her mental state.
In his post, Mohamed Abdel Wahab said, “Fear God and leave her alone, and let the people who truly love her help her.” The artist’s brother hinted at the presence of external parties hindering her recovery, indirectly alluding to past disputes by saying, “Of course, it’s well known who is behind all this, who doesn’t want her to get well at all, and doesn’t want anyone to help her,” concluding his statement with, “God is sufficient for me, and He is the best disposer of affairs.”.
Calls for state intervention and forced care
Meanwhile, lyricist Tamer Hussein has entered the fray, offering a radical proposal to end the artist's suffering. Hussein called on the Egyptian state to intervene immediately to provide Sherine Abdel Wahab with medical care, emphasizing that personal support from friends is no longer sufficient.
Hussein wrote on the “X” platform: “Setting aside the exploitation and exploitation of love for Sherine, those who truly want what’s best for her should appeal to the state to take care of her.” The poet suggested that Sherine be placed under strict government medical supervision for at least six months in state-run hospitals, with visits prohibited to ensure her full recovery, emphasizing that “no one but Sherine and the state can get Sherine out of her current situation.”.
Context of the crisis: A history of conflicts
These developments represent the latest chapter in a series of crises that artist Sherine Abdel Wahab has been experiencing for several years, specifically since her on-again, off-again relationship with artist Hossam Habib. The past period has witnessed an exchange of accusations between Sherine and her brother on one side, and between her and her ex-husband on the other, culminating in legal battles and police involvement.
Shereen’s brother had previously intervened to have her admitted to the hospital for addiction treatment, which sparked widespread controversy at the time between those who supported his action out of fear for her life, and those who opposed it, considering it an infringement on her freedom, before Shereen was released and returned to her ex-husband, then separated from him again, so the vicious cycle of crises returned.
Importance and impact on the art scene
Sherine Abdel Wahab's crisis is not just a passing news item; it's a matter of public concern given her prominent status as one of the most important voices in the Arab world. Her absence or fluctuations in her artistic performance directly impact the music industry in Egypt, where she is considered a powerful soft power.
The public and critics fear that these ongoing personal conflicts could lead to an early retirement or an irreversible decline of an exceptional talent, which explains the sympathy of a wide segment of the public and her fellow artists who are demanding that a radical solution be found to ensure her psychological and health stability so that she can return to entertain her wide audience from the Atlantic to the Gulf.
