Spotlight: How Did Sheikh Imam and Ahmad Fouad Nagm Politically Inspire Generations of the Arab World?

Presenter: Mustapha Kammoun


Delivered:
Berlin on July 21, 2024

In this afikra spotlight, Mustapha Kammoun introduces Sheikh Imam and Ahmad Fouad Negm, two iconic figures whose music and poetry inspired generations across the Arab world. Known for their sharp political satire and bold criticism of dictatorships, they became symbols of resistance during the Arab uprisings, often referred to as the "Arab Spring."


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Delivered and prepared by afikra community members, the presentation's goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, research it, and develop the ‎presentation.

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