Leaked video of Egyptian musicians syndicate head sparks calls for dismissal and legal action

A leaked video from 2022 shows Mustafa Kamel, head of Egypt’s Musicians Syndicate, making remarks perceived as offensive to Sharqiya governorate, triggering official complaints and a parliamentary motion.

• Mustafa Kamel in a statement said the video was recorded during a 2022 syndicate investigation without his knowledge and that excerpts were taken out of context.
• Kamel denied any intent to insult Sharqiya and apologized to those who felt offended, while announcing legal action against the pages and individuals who shared the video.
• MP Tharwat Sweilem submitted a request to the ministers of media and culture demanding Kamel’s dismissal, arguing he is no longer fit to represent the syndicate.
• Lawyers in Sharqiya filed official complaints with the public prosecutor seeking an investigation into Kamel’s remarks.