Assala performs a concert in Germany with a large audience in attendance Assala raises the Syrian flag and sings a special selection of songs

"Activists on social media shared a video clip showing Syrian singer Assala Nasri in a spontaneous interaction with a fan, sparking controversy surrounding the incident."

Assala performed a major concert in Oberhausen, Germany, as part of the spring concert series, which saw a large turnout from her Arab fanbase.

The Syrian community in Germany was especially keen to attend the concert and enthusiastically engaged with Assala’s songs, particularly when she raised the Syrian flag in front of the audience. During that moment, one of her fans attempted to bypass the security guards to take photos with her.

Later, the audience was surprised by Assala’s spontaneous reaction, as she made way for the fan and stopped the security from removing him from the stage. The young man quickly opened his phone camera to take a selfie with the Syrian star, who leaned in close for the photo and surprised him with a kiss on the cheek.

The video clip drew a flood of comments, with many viewers describing Assala’s reaction as genuine and affectionate toward her fans, reflecting her true humility and character.

After the concert, Assala expressed her immense joy in a post on her official Instagram account, writing: “It wasn’t just a concert... it was a homeland, it was joy, a vow of pure love. Thank you, my dears. Thank you, light of my eyes… You made me very, very, very happy, and I’m still overwhelmed with happiness.”