Hany Shaker Statue to Be Installed at Cairo Opera House

A statue of late Egyptian singer Hany Shaker will be installed at the Cairo Opera House in recognition of his career and contribution to Egyptian and Arab music. The decision was announced by Dr Abdelaziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and acting Minister of Culture, during the opening of the 34th Arab Music Festival.

Known as the ‘Prince of Arab Singing’, Shaker built a career spanning decades and became one of the most famous voices in Egyptian and Arab music. The statue is intended to preserve his memory within one of Cairo’s most prominent cultural institutions and honour his contribution to the region’s musical heritage.