It wasn't the smoothest weekend for Lebanese pop star Myriam Fares, as her statement at Morocco's Mawazine Festival on Saturday left people upset.

During a press conference at the festival, Fares was asked by a journalist about her sudden drop in concerts in Egypt over the years. She was a sort of resident in the North African country before the 2011 revolution took place, performing two to three concerts a week.

"I will be honest with you; I've grown over the years and so did the pay and my demands, so it became a bit heavy on Egypt," the singer answered.

In other words, her concerts now require more money and thus will sell at higher prices per ticket since she's a better-known artist than she was in 2011.

Not knowing her honesty would get her in trouble, Egyptian fans, professionals in the music industry, and even local publications voiced their anger and disappointment on social  media.

"Myriam, I think you're not getting offers in Egypt, not the other way around."

"We should all laugh at what she said"

Fares had stated her love for Egypt many times in the past on different occasions in the past, the Lebanese singer portrayed Egypt as her second country. She's been sending her love and support to all Egyptians for a long time, even admitting her huge success and career were launched there. She has since released a clarification

Source: StepFeed