Khaberni - Egyptian investigative authorities ordered the referral of artist Mohamed Ramadan to criminal trial due to his release of the song "Number One Ya Anas" on his official YouTube channel, without obtaining the required permits from the relevant authorities.
The case dates back to one of the regulatory authorities filing a lawsuit against the artist, accusing him of violating laws regulating artistic and media work in the country, after he posted his new song "Number One Ya Anas" online without prior approval from the artistic works regulatory authority.
According to the lawsuit, the regulatory authority considered that the song included phrases that incite violence and contradict public values and norms, noting that it represents a clear violation of Law No. 38 of 1992, which regulates the operation of the artistic works regulatory authority.
The authority explained that the events date back to August 4, 2025, when the relevant authorities began reviewing content published on social media, and through a report from the Songs Management at the regulatory body, it was determined that the work is subject to the same law, thus necessitating the legal actions against the artist.
According to the text of the lawsuit, the lyrics of the song contained phrases described as vulgar, indecent, and encouraging undue self-aggrandizement, along with direct offense to others, which the authority considered a departure from public taste and the ethical and cultural standards that are supposed to be maintained in works directed at the public.
The lawsuit also revealed that the management of the regulatory authority on artistic works confirmed that the song had not received any official permit, whether for approving its lyrics, filming, or display, which constitutes a clear violation of Law No. 38 of 1992, which requires obtaining prior licenses before publishing any artistic or musical work to the public.
The complainant authority requested the application of legal penalties against artist Mohamed Ramadan, considering that releasing the song without an official license represents behavior that warrants deterrence to maintain public values and the regulations governing artistic publishing in Egypt.
