Egyptian singer Moustafa Hagag revealed financial distress and temporary voice loss due to vocal cord blood clots, reaching 98 kilograms after corticosteroid treatments, as reported on October 30, 2026. The artist discussed his recovery, childhood roots, and career breakthroughs during an appearance on Mona El-Shazly’s show on ON television.
Vocal Cord Injury and Financial Recovery
Appearing on the ON channel program “Ma’كم Mounah El-Shazly,” Hagag addressed his financial status during his illness, telling the host, There was no money at all,
as reported by Masrawy. He added that his commitments were heavy and his finances reached zero, noting that his health remains the primary priority. Shorouknews noted that medical examinations revealed blood clots and nodules on his vocal cords, preventing them from meeting properly and forcing him out of the recording studio during the Ramadan season.
The corticosteroid treatment required for his recovery drove his weight up to 98 kilograms, prompting him to avoid public appearances and social media out of personal distress, according to Shorouknews. El-Watan reported that the injury left the singer struggling with depressive symptoms over fears that his career might be over. Hagag acknowledged that he had previously pushed his voice beyond its natural limits, a mistake he vowed not to repeat.
| Metric / Status | Reported Detail |
|---|---|
| Primary Medical Diagnosis | Vocal cord blood clots and nodules |
| Peak Treatment Weight | 98 kilograms (due to corticosteroid use) |
| Financial Impact | Reserves depleted to zero amid active touring commitments |
| Key Mentor & Producer | Hany Mahrous |
Roots in Shubra and Early Industry Breakthroughs
El-Youm السابع detailed Hagag’s upbringing, noting that he is the fifth of eight children born to a father who worked in the old Rod El-Farag market. When the market relocated to El-Abour, the family faced severe financial hardship, leaving them unable to afford holiday clothes. His older brother, Sayed, first introduced him to singing at friends’ weddings when Hagag was 13, leading to professional work at age 18.
Producer Hany Mahrous later transitioned Hagag away from wedding performances, directing him toward dedicated studio recordings. El-Watan added that before achieving fame, Hagag worked at his father’s café and sold custom fragrances. He also recounted early hardships, including falling into a canal on his way to a dark wedding gig and surviving a collapsing glass stage during a performance.
Musical Return and Early Career Memories
Concluding his appearance on the program, Hagag performed a medley of classic songs tied to his early days, delivering Warda’s Akdeb Aleik,
followed by Ya Wad Ya Teqil
and Wallah Eshtaqna We Hayat Oyounak
before a responsive studio audience. Reflecting on his origins, the artist noted that he bridges both the Rod El-Farag and Shubra El-Kheima districts, having been born in the former—where his father has roots and where he performed at his first wedding—while growing up and launching his local touring career in the latter.
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