Haifa Wahbi accused of plagiarizing

Song writer Sameer Al Taer has submitted a complaint to the Music Composers and Writers Association accusing Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbi, writer Nader Abdullah, and the singer’s production company of stealing the title of his song “Ghairt Hayati” (I changed my life).

Sameer claims that he is the owner of the song and had written it especially for prominent Syrian singer Mayada Al Hinawi , who had sang it over ten years ago, adding that it had acquired significant success. He stressed that everyone knows he is the writer of the song and he could not understand why Haifa and Nader would claim otherwise.

Sameer stated that Haifa and Nader were very daring when they used his title for Haifa’s song and believes his rights should be protected stressing that it is not legal for any singer to steal the title of songs by other singers and claim it is an original.

According to the London based weekly, Laha, Sameer insists on taking legal actions against Haifa because he feels his rights as a writer have been violated.

On a different note, Haifa’s concert on the prestigious Carthage Stage in Tunisia witnessed significant success, drawing a crowd of over 13 thousand.

The concert was organized by the Tunisian Youth Foundation and the Tunisian media acclaimed her extraordinary performance.

Haifa expressed her gratitude for the recognition she received for her performance and said she did not expect such a large crowd to attend. She thanked everyone for showing support for her and her country.

Haifa donated a large sum of money toward the reconstruction of south Lebanon, which sustained the most destruction, caused the Israelis. A large portion of the money was allotted to Mahrouna, the singer’s hometown.

Haifa has also promised to support a number of families that have lost their homes and will provide temporary shelters.

From Al Bawaba

Significant success for Haifa Wahbi in Tunisia

Haifa Wahbi’s concert on the prestigious Carthage Stage in Tunisia witnessed significant success, drawing a crowd of over 13 thousand.

The concert was organized by the Tunisian Youth Foundation and the Tunisian media acclaimed her extraordinary performance.

Haifa expressed her gratitude for the recognition she received for her performance and said she did not expect such a large crowd to attend. She thanked everyone for showing support for her and her country.

Haifa donated a large sum of money toward the reconstruction of south Lebanon, which sustained the most destruction, caused the Israelis. A large portion of the money was allotted to Mahrouna, the singer’s hometown.

Haifa has also promised to support a number of families that have lost their homes and will provide temporary shelters.

On a different note, Egyptian Parliament member Radi, from the Islamists party, has withdrawn his request that Egypt ban both Lebanese singers Haifa and Nancy Ajram from holding performances in Egypt.

Radi first submitted his request due to his party’s disapproval of the singers’ seductive attire, claiming it may provoke inappropriate thoughts and behavior.

The Islamist party changed its position after the patriotism both stars exhibited by refusing to perform or engage in any entertainment activities while their country was under attack by Israel. Radi stated that he considered the decision of Nancy and Haifa to be a noble one that reflects their true character, reported the London based daily, Al Sharq Al Awsat.

Haifa welcomed the decision not to ban her and Nancy, and thanked Radi for showing consideration and understanding of the message she and her colleagues are trying to convey in support of Lebanon.

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