Lest We Forget: How Creatives From The Region Stood in Solidarity With Those Affect By The Beirut Blast
From fashion designers to content creators, none could forget the tragic explosion which occurred one year ago today
One year after the August 4, 2020 Beirut bombing, the Arab creative community is coming together to grieve and heal. The explosion lasted only a few seconds, yet it caused years of damage to the city. Almost 200 individuals were killed, and 300,000 more were left homeless, unemployed, or injured.
Instagram is flooded with powerful photos commemorating the explosion. Celebrities are uploading blank screens labeled “Lebanon” in Arabic or posting images of destroyed homes and wreckage in Beirut. From famous singer Nancy Ajram to fashion bloggers Karen Wazen and Lana El Sahely, the creative community is speaking out against the explosion.
Nancy Ajram
Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram shared an Instagram video of her singing a heartfelt ballad in tribute to her hometown Beirut using the hashtags #neverforget #wewillreturn in Arabic.
Zuhair Murad
International fashion designer Zuhair Murad showed his support to all of those who lost their homes and loved ones in the blast.
Haifa Wehbe
Haifa Wehbe recited “ We miss you Beirut, the quiet doesnt suit you…” in a spoken word poem about Beirut written by poet Ali Al Shaer.
Karen Wazen
Lebanese-British fashion entrepreneur and digital influencer Karen Wazen shared a heartfelt post on Instagram showing support to all affected by the tragic event.
Lana El Sahely
Entrepreneur and Social media influencer Lana El Sahely shares her personal story of how the blast impacted her and her family.
Yara
Lebanese pop singer Yara shared an Instagram video of her singing a heartfelt song supporting her town with the caption “God save our LEBANON, #MaYhemikYaBeirut #memory #pray#blessed #beirut #lebanon #Yara#Yaralb_lovers.”
Tracy Harmoush
Entrepreneur Tracy Harmoush mentions “My thoughts and prayers today more than ever, with Lebanon.”
Carole Samaha
Lebanese Singer and actress Carole Samaha shares a video of the tragic event showing the blasts and the damages to her city.
Nathalie Fanj
Lebanese influencer Nathalie Fanj mentions “One year ago, my country was assassinated. Every day since is August 4th, until justice is prevailed. Today, we mourn our victims and we stand with every person suffering from this regime, we stand with Lebanon, we defend Lebanon, till the end of time.”
Gino Raidy
Gino Raidy shares a song dedicated to his granddaughter, one of the victims during the 2020 blasts. Our condolences to Gino and his family.
Lead image courtesy Instagram/@nathaliefanj