Calls recently circulating on social media demanding the removal of the late artist Ahmed Amer’s songs from digital platforms have sparked controversy within the artistic community and among the public.

The Musicians Syndicate responded with a strong official statement rejecting these demands, considering them an attack on the artist’s career and his artistic and human dignity.

"An attack on an artistic legacy"

In an official statement, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah, the spokesperson and deputy head of the syndicate, expressed his deep disappointment at these calls, describing them as “an attack on a rich artistic legacy and a human experience that cannot be ignored.”

He added that the logic of deleting the artist’s works after his death is “unacceptable,” questioning how these works are accepted and listened to during his lifetime, yet there are demands to erase them after he passes away.

"Ahmed Amer left a rich legacy"

Abdullah pointed out the clear contradiction in this stance, emphasizing that such views are inconsistent with freedom of expression and respect for artistic creativity. He stressed that art does not die with the artist’s passing; rather, it remains a testament to their experience and a source of inspiration for their audience, noting that Ahmed Amer left behind a valuable artistic legacy deserving of appreciation, not neglect.

The syndicate’s spokesperson concluded by urging those making these calls to reconsider their position, describing their demands as illogical and lacking compassion and humanity, and praising the importance of respecting the artist’s legacy, which forms a significant part of his audience’s collective memory.

A sudden loss saddens the artistic community and fans

Grief spread through artistic and popular circles in Egypt on Wednesday morning following the announcement of the death of the young singer Ahmed Amer, who passed away at the age of 42 after a sudden illness that ended his life within a few hours. His death caused a great shock among his fans and colleagues, especially since he had no known chronic health issues and had been actively working.

The late artist had performed a concert in the city of Mansoura, Dakahlia Governorate, before experiencing severe pain on his way back to Cairo. His manager, Ibrahim Al-Barnes, revealed details about the last hours of the artist’s life, stating that the driver accompanying him called him early in the morning to report a deterioration in Ahmed’s health, prompting immediate hospital admission.

Despite receiving medical treatment, the silence and tension that prevailed among the medical team worried those accompanying him, until a doctor announced the shocking news of his passing. The body was then transferred to his hometown, El-Mahalla, for final examinations that confirmed his death.

The artist’s will and respect for his legacy

Adding to the sorrow felt by those close to him and his fans was the fact that Ahmed Amer, as confirmed by his manager, had always requested that his songs be deleted and not circulated after his death, a wish that was respected. Several singers and friends of the late artist complied by removing their joint works with him and deciding not to publish any of the songs he had recently recorded.

Ahmed Amer’s passing was sudden and painful, leaving a profound impact on the hearts of all who knew him, whether in the artistic community or among his fans, who saw in him a talented and rising voice whose life journey was unfortunately cut short.

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