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The 15th edition of the Mawazine Festival, an international music festival held annually in Rabat, Morocco, took place from May 20 to May 28, 2016. The festival featured performances from renowned international and local artists across multiple stages in Rabat.
The OLM Souissi stage, known for hosting international artists, was inaugurated on May 20, 2016, with a performance by American R&B singer Chris Brown. The following day, Australian rapper Iggy Azalea performed in front of approximately 90,000 spectators.
Other notable performances included:
The most attended performances on this stage were by Dutch DJ Hardwell, who attracted approximately 180,000 attendees, and American singer Christina Aguilera, whose concert drew a record audience of 250,000 people. Aguilera's performance was also the most attended concert by a female Western entertainer at the festival. [1] [2]
The Nahda stage primarily featured Arab artists. Lebanese singer Diana Haddad opened the stage, performing in front of thousands of fans. Other prominent artists included:
Notable performances:
The Bouragrag stage featured a mix of international and African artists, including:
The festival concluded on May 28, 2016, with a closing performance by Mokhtar Samba.
The Salé stage predominantly featured Moroccan artists and welcomed a diverse lineup, including:
The highlight of the stage was the performance by Moroccan Chaâbi singer Najat Aatabou, which attracted a record-breaking audience of over 300,000 spectators, making it the most attended show by a female entertainer at the festival. [3]
The Chellah stage featured performances from artists representing diverse musical traditions:
The Théâtre Mohammed V hosted performances from well-known artists across multiple genres. Iraqi singer Kadhim Al-Sahir opened the festival with a sold-out show.
Other notable performances included:
