CAIRO, 1 June 2005 — Tunisian singer Latifa has agreed to hold a July 14 concert as part of the Carthage Festival, marking her return to her homeland after a four-year absence.
Latifa’s agreement came after the head of the festival, Raouf Bin Amr, promised to revive the festival, a request Latifa had made in several interviews.
She had expressed concern that the festival was becoming too inclusive, and should be reserved for the best talent. The singer also said that she would be performing a number of concerts in Tunisia at other festivals.
Latifa is considering entering the cinema once more in the new film “Gana El Hawa.” Young director Mohammad Al Jarwani has chosen Egyptian actors Khales Saleh and Hassan Husni to star with Latifa in the film.
On a different note, surrounded by celebrities from all around the world, Latifa was for the second time presented with the Murex D’Or award for Best Female Arab Singer at the Murex Golden Awards Festival.
Critics, journalists and fans alike were polled to determine the winners and the festival will soon be aired on the Lebanese Broadcasting Company.