Hakim Criticize Saad El Soghayar and described him as ''Messaharati''

The popular Egyptian folk singer Hakeem has indicated that the conflict between him and the singer Sa’ad Al Sagheer has its roots in early statements by Sa’ad on satellite channels which were critical of Hakeem’s band. Hakeem has added that unlike Sa’ad’s band, his group is not a set of amateurs but rather includes individuals from the Institute of Arabic Music. He has also added that Sa’ad had offered him an apology after having berated him on air. Hakeem added that he refused Sa’ad’s private apology and said to Sa’ad that he must issue an apology on air in the same way that he had attacked him on air. On another note, Hakeem took the occasion on a talk show to express his admiration for folk singer A’bd Al Basitt Hamoudeh – adding that the aforementioned musician utilizes a unique method in his works. Hakeem also expressed admiration for Sha’aban A’bd Al Raheem and said that his fans are very fond of his work. With regards to his performance at the Nobel award ceremony, Hakeem has described the occasion as one of the happiest in his life, especially as it was at the same venue where the novelist Naguib Mahfouz was honored. Hakeem has also stated that he was not contented with the performance of his latest film “A’la Spicy” and that he is preparing to release another film. He also said that he is working on a new album that should be released around the start of the following year. Hakeem has also provided an explanation for the reasons behind his support of the “Music Now” company, indicating that that company had lent him support at the start of his music career. Thereafter, Hakeem stood by the company as cassette sales dropped due to music downloads. Hakeem has indicated that at present he helps the company identify young voices and offers them songs to market – this is in response to the favor that the company had offered him earlier in his career. With regards to his participation in “Ramadan Tents”, Hakeem has said that he used to participate in them towards the start of his career. However, he also added that “Ramadan Tents” were a fad that has since gone out of fashion and has been replaced with cafes.