Lebanese artist Wael Kfoury appeared yesterday in the first episode of the program "Songs from My Life," which airs on the "MBC1" channel, telling the hidden stories behind his widely known songs.
Kfoury revealed that he has not seen his daughters, Michele and Milana, for a long time and expressed his longing to see them, attributing their separation to the spread of the COVID-19 virus and his concern for their safety.
During the program, Kfoury shared his lifelong dream of singing, which began in school and continued with choir singing in church. He started performing in his hometown of Zahle, gaining recognition in parties where he was dubbed the "wonder child."
He mentioned facing opposition from his family due to his young age, as they were worried about his move to Beirut and late nights at parties. However, his ambition drove him to Beirut at the age of 16 for two reasons: to participate in "Studio El Fan" and to study at the University of Kaslik, where his aunt welcomed him and offered her full support.
Kfoury explained that he faced a difficult first year and had to reach out to acquaintances and relatives for financial help to cover his tuition for the first semester, which he eventually managed to pay. However, he struggled to do so in the second and third years, mentioning that a yellow paper from Kaslik remains to this day.
He referred to the song "Battil Aajbiha," which he first heard with his father, recalling childhood memories. Another song, "Waqafni Auto Stop," reminded him of his long journey from Zahle to the University of Kaslik, involving multiple modes of transportation.
As for his song "Ma Wa’adtek Bnujum Al-Layl," Kfoury stated that singing it brings back all that he has lived through, reflecting on the humble home filled with love and honoring his father, who he considers a true gentleman, instilling in him values of respect and faith.
Lastly, Kfoury performed his song "Qurb Li," dedicating it to his daughters whom he misses dearly.