HIBAPRESS – c. sayyad
Latifa Raafat recalled an old moment that brought her together with the Dean of Moroccan Song, Abdelwahab Doukkali, through a touching video she published after the news of his death spread, in which she expressed her great sadness at the loss of one of the most prominent symbols of authentic Moroccan art.
Latifa Raafat attached to the video a touching message in which she said: “Today, with all sadness and emotion, we bid farewell to the Dean of Moroccan song, Abdelwahab Doukkali, one of the pillars of authentic art and a voice that accompanied entire generations of Moroccans and Arabs.” She added that the deceased left an immortal mark on the history of Moroccan song, through works that will remain ingrained in the memory of the Moroccan and Arab public, praising what he presented to art of creativity and immortal songs over many years of giving. The Moroccan artist also prayed for the deceased’s mercy and forgiveness, and offered her condolences to his family and loved ones, stressing that his name will remain present in the Moroccan artistic conscience.
