Wael Jassar publishes a video bringing him together with the late Hani Shaker.

Wide interaction with the video amid mourning for the “Arab singing legend.”

In a moment where nostalgia blended with music, Lebanese artist Wael Jassar revived the memory of the late Egyptian singer Hani Shaker through an emotional video he shared on his Instagram account, revisiting a spontaneous moment that once brought them together before the passing of the “Prince of Arab Song.”

In the video, Wael Jassar appears alongside Hani Shaker inside a café, where the duo can be seen singing the song “Asahab Meen” in a simple and warm atmosphere, reflecting the human and artistic bond between them beyond formal appearances. The clip quickly gained widespread engagement from the audience.

The video was not merely a passing memory, but rather a message of farewell and longing, especially after Wael Jassar attached emotional words saying: “We miss you, you will always stay with us,” expressing the deep sadness that still accompanies the loss of his friend.

The clip rapidly spread across social media platforms, where fans of Hani Shaker interacted with it in large numbers, recalling his long artistic journey and works that became an essential part of Arab music history, affirming that his presence remains alive despite his absence.

Hani Shaker passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the French capital Paris, after a deterioration in his health due to illness, leaving widespread grief in the Arab artistic community. Many artists and media figures mourned him, considering his passing a great loss for a voice that left a significant mark in the history of Arab music.