Egyptian singer Essam Sasa is facing a challenging period both personally and professionally. Following an proclamation of separation from his wife, Jihad Ahmed, posted today on Instagram, Sasa is also preparing to face the Economic Court regarding allegations of musical copyright infringement [[2]]. The case, brought by composer wael Mohamed, centers on claims that Sasa’s song “Kollo Farq Hala Tarari” unlawfully incorporates elements of Sherine Abdel Wahab’s “Bali” [[1]]. A hearing is scheduled for January 6, 2026, as the legal proceedings unfold alongside public reactions to the celebrity split.
Egyptian singer Essam Sasa responded to a post from his ex-wife announcing their recent split, stating via his Instagram story that he holds no ill will towards her. Sasa wrote, “I want to address something briefly because some people’s comments are bothering me. I have never seen anything bad from this woman, only kindness, and she was never in the wrong regarding me. In fact, let no one wrong her, and may God improve the situation for everyone and protect us all.”
Earlier today, November 19, 2025, Jihad Ahmed, the wife of Egyptian singer Essam Sasa, announced their separation on her Instagram account, writing, “Praise be to God for everything. The separation between me and Abu Rahim is complete.”
Meanwhile, a legal matter is also unfolding for Sasa. The Economic Court has scheduled a hearing for January 6, 2026, to begin proceedings in a case alleging that Sasa appropriated the melody of Sherine Abdel Wahab’s song “Bali” without permission. The case was brought by the song’s composer, Wael Mohamed, who had previously assigned the rights to Abdel Wahab. Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
– Singer Essam Sasa used a melody belonging to Sherine Abdel Wahab in his song “Kollo Farq Hala Tarari.”
– The composer Wael Mohamed, the original owner of the melody who transferred rights to Sherine, decided to pursue legal action against Sasa.
– Public prosecutors have referred Essam Sasa to the Economic Court for trial.
– The court has set the first hearing for January 6, 2026.
