<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Moroccan artist and media personality Anwar Hakim passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a rich artistic and media legacy that has become an integral part of Morocco's cultural memory.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1291;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/ea175134-5ab7-400b-bade-d480a3188155.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Artist Bashir mourns the passing of his late companion</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Moroccan artist Bachir Abdo mourned the deceased on his official Instagram account, sharing a photo of Anwar Hakim and attaching a touching message, saying: "Our condolences are shared on the passing of this authentic artist, distinguished media personality, and kind man, Sidi Anwar Hakim. May God have mercy on him and grant him a place in heaven. To God we belong and to Him we shall return."<br> Condolences poured in from Abdo's fans, who expressed their sadness over the loss of a great Moroccan artist and media personality through their comments and prayers for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Anwar Hakim's artistic career: A voice reminiscent of Abdelhadi Belkhayat's</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Anwar Hakim rose to prominence during the 1960s, thanks to his warm, distinctive voice, which many likened to that of Abdelhadi Belkhayat. He collaborated with prominent Moroccan poets and composers, and produced a large collection of immortal songs, numbering over 65, most notable of which are:<br> Turbidity</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> For the day of patience, we will be compensated</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The waterwheel</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Circumstances</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> These songs still represent a part of Moroccan musical memory, due to the quality of their lyrics, melodies, and performance. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/f251e5fc-b8d5-4cdf-90dd-d867e76ca654.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">His move into the media field... an influential voice on Moroccan radio</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In 1977, Anwar Hakim decided to gradually leave the entertainment industry and join national radio, where he presented his first segments on Radio Casablanca. He continued his success as a broadcaster and beloved voice, presenting a number of successful programs, including:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Music of the peoples</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> City Lights</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> an appointment</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nagham's Journey</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Low-hanging fruit<br><br></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Anwar Hakim has proven his ability to shine outside of singing, becoming one of the most prominent figures in Moroccan radio media.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Continuing to give after retirement from the National Radio</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Anwar Hakim continued his contributions even after retiring from the national radio, choosing to continue his media career by joining Shaza FM. Through this radio station, he presented a series of well-received, engaging programs, such as:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fragrance of dawn</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Shaza Evenings</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nostalgia<br></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> His voice remained familiar and beloved by a wide audience of listeners until the last years of his life.</p>