Haifa Wehbe Concert Faces Backlash After This Young Man Joined Her In A Dance On Stage

During Haifa Wehbe’s concert in Riyadh, things took an unexpected turn when a young Saudi man, Yahya Al Waili, jumped on stage and danced with her. The moment felt spontaneous, fun, and full of excitement, catching both Haifa and the crowd by surprise.

From Concert to Viral Clip

It didn’t take long for the moment to explode online. The video spread fast across social media, popping up everywhere and instantly sparking conversations, reactions, and plenty of opinions.

 

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A Tribe Steps In

Shortly after the clip went viral, the Waila tribe released an official statement distancing itself from Yahya. The tribe said his actions did not represent its values and stressed that mentioning the tribe’s name in this context was unacceptable, describing what happened as a personal act only.

Internet Split Down the Middle

The statement stirred even more debate online. Some people agreed with the tribe’s stance, while others saw the whole thing as harmless fun, a spontaneous moment that reflects Saudi Arabia’s changing cultural scene and the open, energetic vibe of Riyadh Season.

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