Nancy Ajram Trends on Social Media After Being Given an “Abaya” Fans noticed the Lebanese star seemed visibly annoyed

Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has dominated social media discussions after a video from her recent concert in Riyadh sparked controversy. During her performance, she was handed a traditional Gulf abaya while singing on stage.

The video quickly went viral, with many users expressing disapproval and describing the act as “forcing” her to wear the garment. Meanwhile, her manager, Gigi Lamara, rushed to adjust the abaya on Nancy, though fans still noted her visible discomfort. Others defended her reaction, calling it spontaneous and natural.

Energetic Performance

The concert, part of the Riyadh Season, took place at the Abu Bakr Salem stage. Nancy performed a mix of her old and new hits, including “Tiji Nenbast”, “Fi Hagat Tethass”, “El Donia Helwa”, and “Ana Leh”, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience.

A highlight of the night was when Nancy went down into the crowd to sing among fans, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere, before returning to the stage to take photos with attendees, showing her closeness to her supporters.

Social media users focused heavily on the abaya clip; some saw it as a cultural overstep, while others considered it a normal moment that didn’t warrant much discussion.

The video’s circulation also pushed Nancy Ajram back into the trending topics on X across the Arab world, with many accounts analyzing the intersection of art and cultural symbolism at major concerts.

Ultimately, the incident reflects a delicate balance between tradition and modernity, as well as the evolving relationship between artists and audiences in large, multicultural events.