In a move that surprised his fans and stirred much speculation, Egyptian mahraganat singer Hamo Bika hinted at a major turning point in his musical career following the sudden death of his close colleague Ahmed Amer — a loss that came as a shock to the popular music scene and its audience.

Bika announced via his official social media accounts that he had removed all collaborative works with the late singer from his YouTube channel, explaining that the gesture was a tribute to a lifelong friend. The move, widely seen as deeply emotional, resonated strongly with his followers. However, Bika didn’t stop there — he went further, responding to fan comments with hints at a possible full retirement from the music industry.

Many of his followers responded with messages urging him to repent and leave the music scene behind, interpreting this moment as a possible new chapter in his life. In response to a fan who wrote, "Since you deleted them, that means you believe they’re wrong… maybe this is your sign to change your path," Bika replied: “Very soon.” To another, he wrote: “At the soonest chance, God willing… patience.”

Deleting Songs

His decision to delete music extended beyond his own channel. Bika called on fellow artists and production companies to also remove any songs that featured Ahmed Amer, in a show of collective respect for the late singer, who passed away suddenly due to a health crisis.

Ahmed Amer’s death sparked a wave of mourning across social media. Artists and fans alike shared heartfelt tributes, praising his talent, vocal strength, and rapid rise in the mahraganat scene. Many saw his passing as the loss of a promising voice in Egypt’s popular music sphere.

Bika’s responses — and the emotional shift in his tone on social media — opened the door to widespread discussion about whether this moment marks a genuine transformation in his artistic journey, or if it is simply an emotional reaction that will fade with time.