Fan kisses Ragheb Alama on his lips, sparks controversy
ALBAWABA - A viral video of Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama performing during his recent concert on Egypt's North Coast has sparked widespread controversy on social media after a fan's unusual behavior.
It is worth noting that fans could sometimes do some weird things like jumping on the stage to hug or take a selfie with their favourite artist; however, what this female did with Ragheb Alama crossed all the lines.
The Lebanese singer was seen in the video interacting warmly with his fans and taking photos with the audience when, out of the sudden, a fan unexpectedly kissed him on his lips after taking a picture with Alama.
From the camera angle, it appeared as if the kiss was on his mouth, which drew mixed reactions, where some called the girl of being "bold and inappropriate".
حفل راغب علامه ليل البارح في الساحل الشمالي.... ماصورة مزز ضربت والتزمير بالبوء بئه للركب ولبسهم طقم قرون كرستال على حسابي لكل واحد طلعت الانث حقته على المسرحدا في الزاحل الشرير يا حج ابراهيم مش مَوزم الرياز بئه
لم تعابينك وشيل الابلكاشه يلا وروش ميه اودام المحل عايزين ناكول عيش pic.twitter.com/AsG4eZ9R52 — تأبط شرا (ابومنيف) (@MoneefMonef1) July 20, 2025
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