Benslimane – The funeral of the Moroccan artist Naïma Samih, who died on the night from Friday to Saturday following a long illness, took place on Saturday at the Sidi M’hamed cemetery in Benslimane.
After the Ad-Dohr and funeral prayers, the body of the deceased was transferred to her final resting place, where she was buried in the presence of artistic personalities as well as relatives and members of the artist's family.
On this occasion, the artist Nouamane Lahlou indicated in a statement to MAP that Morocco has just lost a great icon, adding that the deceased, who is considered one of the most prominent Moroccan artistic figures, has left an artistic legacy that enriches the Moroccan intangible heritage.
With the passing of Naima Samih, an indelible symbol of Moroccan art is extinguished, he added, noting that "she will remain in the conscience of Moroccans who will never forget her immortal songs".
For his part, the artist Charki Sarroui declared that the deceased remains one of the most powerful female voices in the history of Moroccan song, stressing that her artistic career was full of self-giving and creativity, characterised by the interpretation of wonderful songs that touched the hearts of Moroccans.
Born in Casablanca, the late Naïma Samih was the doyenne of modern Moroccan song, with a rich repertoire of songs that have enjoyed wide success in the Arab world.
The late artist began her singing career at a young age before making her first television appearance in the early 70s, through the programme “Mawaheb” hosted by the great composer, the late Abdenbi Jirari.
The artistic career of the diva of Moroccan song was marked by the diversity of her repertoire which includes sentimental, patriotic, and religious songs.
The deceased collaborated with renowned composers and poets, including Abdelkader Rachdi, Ahmed Alaoui, Ahmed Tayeb El Alj, and Ali Haddani.
Among the most famous songs of the late artist are “Jrit W Jarit”, “Yak A Jarhi”, “Kif Lmaani”, and “LBhara”, as well as other titles that have enjoyed great popular success and have been covered by Arab artists.
The late Naïma Samih was also the youngest Arab singer, the first Moroccan singer, and the third Arab artist to give a concert at the famous “Olympia” in Paris, after the great Oum Kalthoum and Fairouz.
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