Marwan Pablo Gets Venomous With Second Eid Release ‘Ghanima'
Apr 01, 2025
Marwan Pablo isn't letting Eid pass without shaking things up. After dropping 'Bono' as a surprise gift on the first day of Eid, the Alexandrian rapper has followed up just a day later with 'Ghanima', a brooding, venom-laced track produced by Hamadaboi.
The song comes with a matching visual that leans into Pablo's signature ominous aesthetic—moody, intense and emotionally charged. His sharp delivery cuts through Hamadaboi's eerie production, leaving fans dissecting every bar for hidden meanings.
The rapid-fire releases have sparked speculation: is Pablo building up to something bigger? With two tracks in two days, fans are now bracing for what could be a full-fledged Eid trilogy. Will there be another drop tomorrow? Only time will tell.
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