Ebony Fadwa Farid…an icon of peace

Sudan Events – Magda Hassan

Despite her presence in the artistic scene for a long time, one song in the year of war pushed the artist singer Fadwa Farid to the forefront with the song (What’s Left) becaming one of the popular songs.
Fadwa Farid is a talent who appeared on the Stars of Tomorrow program on Blue Nile Channel in 2011. Fadwa is a daughter of a South Sudanese father and a mother from Western Sudan.

Patriotism

A collection of songs that say yes to life and yes to peace, making Fadwa Farid a new icon of peace, a sparkle of light in the midst of darkness. Fadwa had a voice filled with sweetness that spoke to the conscience. She used her melodious voice for the issues of the homeland, with her high patriotic sense and feeling, in addition to her clear and frank stance against the war. Through her songs and stances, Fadwa recorded a milestone in her career that pushed her to the forefront. It is an artistic project that requires care, good usage, scientific guidance, and further refinement of her innate talent. Fadwa is very interested in peace issues, and is considered one of the most distinguished artists who appeared during the war period with songs with content calling for peace and silencing the sound of bullets.

Prosperous future

Information has suggested that a video clip for Rababa and the African Tambour by the artist singer Fadwa Farid and a group of songs will be released soon, including a song by the poet Abdel-Al Al-Sayed, who recorded a special celebration for the artist. “I have never cared in my life for a text like my interest and enthusiasm for the text (People Nowadays) I say it boldly and transparently that this text represents me to the point of satiety. I salute the Ebony Fadwa Farid and the composer Imad al-Din Youssef.” He said in an interview with (Al-Ahdath).
“We predicted a bright future for Fadwa in her artistic career since her beautiful days with us at the Defense Club, Mawlid Square, in New Hilla, with the musician Amir Al-Nour and the group, and perhaps she remembers that. I am happy with her successes and I wish her more.” Najdi Ateeq commented.

Influential voice

The poet Abdel Wahab Halawi, who collaborated with her on three songs, said that he had bet on her since he heard her voice for the first time on the Blue Screen. “I swore to all my friends that she was one of the most prominent bets of the upcoming Sudanese song,” He added. “Fadwa has a beautiful, expressive and influential voice based on thought and reason, fully fulfilling her duties as a committed artist.” He added.
Halawi further emphasized that the artist singer Abu Araki Al-Bakhit was very impressed with her voice while listening to her in the song (Jani Al-Naseem) and commented, saying, “This girl is skilfull.” Halawi indicated that he cooperated with her in a number of songs, including (The Incline), (Thank You, My Love), (Jani Al-Naseem), “Fadwa’s voice makes you enjoy from within your conscience, and your ears will not tire of listening to it.” He continued.

Humanitarian stance

The poet Omar Ohag also recorded a testimony in favor of Ebony, referring to her singing in the refugee camp in Juba and in the refugee camp in Biyali, Uganda, and on International Women’s Day. “Everyone is crying, moved by Fadwa, who has a melodious voice and humanitarian stances. The war must stop and the condition of our country must be improved. Why there is war, destruction, homelessness and displacement. Stop this war!” He added.