Amr Diab performs in Lebanon

The performance took place at the Beirut Waterfront Arena in the Lebanese capital

Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs at the Beirut Waterfront Arena in the Lebanese capital late on August 19, 2023. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)

About 20,000 fans attended Diab's gig at Beirut Waterfront Arena

Diab's show prompted debate online - there was criticism the gig was not appropriate during Lebanon's straitened economic times

There was also criticism of the mess fans left behind

Diab took a colourful stage production to Lebanon

Crisis or not, Diab's fans turned out to enjoy the music

Many Diab fans also logged online to defend the show

Diab fans danced in the Lebanese capital

Diab encourages his audience

And his fans join in

Fans at the Diab concert

Diab is one of the biggest pop stars in the Arab world

Dancers perform alongside Diab

Diab sings during his Beirut concert

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