Anas Elbaz Calls Out Fake Influencers Using Sex and Money in Moroccan Entertainment Industry
Anas questioned why movie directors would hire him when they were being paid by influencers, not only with hush money but also with sex. He humorously mentioned that some influencers have money and the "Algerian President" on their side. Interestingly, the family name of the Algerian President translates to "Vagina" in Moroccan Darija. In Moroccan culture, where saying "Vagina" is considered taboo, people often use the term "Algerian President" as a substitute, making it a trendy alternative. So, how can one find work in the entertainment industry when cash and the "Algerian President" are involved?
Internet Users Slam Moroccan Soccer Player Nouhaila Benzina for the 'Hypocrite' Shakehand
Nora Fouari, editor-in-chief of Hnews, raises an important question. What has 24 years of performances at the Essaouira Gnawa Festival actually given to artists like Mustafa Bakbou, who has been an integral part of this festival since the very beginning? So? It seems that the festival has mainly enhanced the image of the organizers and VIPs, leaving the artists struggling and without much support.
Moroccan Sheikha Controversy
Every Ramadan in Morocco, there’s always a huge controversy about the popular TV shows that are shown during the first breakfast of the evening. Commonly, Moroccan families sit around the TV together during this first breakfast every sunset during Ramadan. Seeing PDA on these shows is very taboo for a majority of the strict religious families (which most families are) that consider TV shows and watching TV as Haram, prohibited by Islam. The less religious families still feel uncomfortable like the traditional families when any type of PDA is shown on the screen. With all that being said, I understand why creators have such a difficult time producing quality shows and being creative
A Moroccan Seriously Abuses His Mother-in-law with a Baseball Bat
A person in his forties was arrested by the Royal Gendarmerie of the Ait Melloul province in Morocco after receiving a complaint stating that he had assaulted three women, including his mother-in-law.
According to local sources, the detainee had a severe nervous state after a verbal argument with his family, which developed in a violent assault towards his “mother-in-law" with a baseball bat. (The guy was practicing his skills for his next match, which is very weird since baseball is not popular at all in Morocco).