Lebanese singer Fadel Shaker has clarified his recent harsh statements against Lebanese singers that created commotion and resentment against him. He stated that his recent disputes with Lebanese singer Assi Hilani had passed like a stormy day in summer, and stressed that his remarks about having Algerian singer Warda resign and wear the Islamic headdress hijab is a gesture of his admiration of her and not a sign of disrespect.
With regards to his remarks about Yara being only after the money is due to the fact that she had refused to sing a duet with him for the Lebanese army and had requested a large amount of money in order to agree.
Fadel said that his opinion of Maya Diab will never change and he does not consider her to be a singer and was shocked when he was asked if he considered Maya to be the best female singer of 2011.
With regards to his statements about singer Rami Ayash and calling him a rusted empty pot, Fadel said that he was told on several occasions that Rami had publicly talked ill of him. Fadel denied that he apologized to Rami and said that he has no reason to do such a thing.
