Iraqi star Hamza Al-Mhamadawi’s ‘Awl Mara’ takes Arab world by storm
Iraqi singer Hamza Al-Mhamadawi’s latest song “Awl Mara” has become a huge hit across the Middle East and beyond. Released on October 11, 2024, the love song is now #1 on the Arabsounds Top 20 and has millions of views on YouTube. This makes it one of the biggest Iraqi music successes in recent years.
Going viral everywhere
“Awl Mara” (meaning “First Time”) is not just popular in Iraq – it’s trending on YouTube in many Arab countries and even beyond. The song combines the Iraqi dialect with modern music in a way that people everywhere seem to love.
A love story in Iraqi words
The song tells a beautiful story about falling in love for the first time. In his Iraqi dialect, Al-Mhamadawi sings about finding someone special whose eyes make him feel safe and whose love feels like paradise. The simple but powerful words have touched many listeners’ hearts.
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A big moment for Iraqi music
The success of “Awl Mara” shows that Iraqi music can reach people all over the world. It proves that love songs in Arabic can bring people together, no matter where they’re from.
