Khaberni - Lebanese media reports have caused widespread controversy after revealing that Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker is making substantial financial profits from his old artistic works, despite currently being behind bars.
The reports indicated that his earnings in just one month exceeded $800,000 US dollars, from advertisements and digital broadcasting rights for his songs spread across various music platforms.
The data suggest that Fadel Shaker's songs, which still enjoy wide popular appeal in Arab countries, achieve millions of views and listens monthly on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Anghami. The republishing of clips from his old concerts has also increased the number of followers and views, positively reflecting on his digital revenues.
Fadel Shaker is considered one of the most influential voices in the Arab world, and despite his absence from the artistic scene due to legal issues, he still retains a large audience. Observers confirm that his continued financial and artistic success from inside prison reflects the strength of his musical legacy and the continuing popularity.
Sources close say that his business management is meticulously following up on intellectual property rights and digital revenues, noting that most of his profits come from official streaming platforms, especially for artists who own a large music library, like Fadel Shaker. The numbers indicate that his classic songs like “Ya Ghayeb”, “Law Ala Albi”, and “Rahou” are still achieving millions of views monthly, even more than a decade after their release.
