Egyptian journalist and artist Nagwa Ibrahim, owner of one of the most prominent Arab children’s programs, was subjected to a bullying campaign on social media, demanding that she retire because of her “age and illness,” allegedly by the bullies. Najwa Ibrahim confronted the bullies, stressing her right to communicate with her fans, and the campaign sparked a wave of sympathy in the cultural, artistic and popular circles, especially from the generation of the eighties who were associated with her program directed at children. Media experts saw the confrontation as a positive model in confronting the bullying and moral assassination campaigns prevalent on social networks.
Journalist Najwa Ibrahim, known as “Mama Najwa,” surprised her fans with statements on her program “Beit Al-Ezz” on FM radio, in which she said, “This is the first time I have read so many comments against me.” What a bright day for what you said, guys, I am 80 years old, I am elderly, I am sick with cancer, I have had 7,000 surgeries, and I will die soon. I am not working to raise my children, but rather because I am happy and happy with you and I am honored to speak with you. Please calm down, love each other a little. There are people who smile a lot on their faces. What do you want?
Najwa Ibrahim’s statements sparked wide reactions, and followers launched a “hashtag” in solidarity with her, entitled “Mama Najwa, we all love you.” Followers called her “Queen of Egyptian Media,” in response to her consideration, and in appreciation of her pioneering roles, and the artist Nabil El-Halafawi sent a message to her, in which he said, “ To whom, Madam, are you addressing your speech with all this bitterness? This is a category that does not deserve your slightest attention, not even a single letter. It is a group that chose to represent the side of ugliness, darkness, and black hatred, and found an outlet for it in social media.
Journalist Sherif Amer said in a tweet, “Najwa Ibrahim is the media personality that mothers were waiting for to appear on the screen so that they could let their children watch her with peace of mind.” Artist Wafaa Amer commented, “You are the past, present, and future. You will remain one of the most important and beautiful Arab broadcasters.” Actress Samah Anwar said, “Najwa Ibrahim is a valuable and great personality, and she has a mind that radiates light, and this does not fit with the darkness and evil that this era knows.” Artist Salah Abdullah wrote, “Those who mentioned these words deserve to have their tongues cut off. We must boycott those with these morals.”
It is worth noting that Najwa Ibrahim began her career on Egyptian television in 1965, and presented many programs such as “6 on 6,” “Good Morning, Egypt,” and “We Choose for You,” but her greatest media fame was with the program “Good Evening, Egypt.” », in which she was interviewing the cartoon character “Baqlaz”. Najwa Ibrahim also presented 12 cinematic films, the most important of which were “The Earth”, directed by Youssef Chahine, “Dawn of Islam” by Salah Abu Seif, and “The Bullet is Still in My Pocket”, by Hossam El Din Mustafa.
