Sherine Abdel Wahab’s Tabaaan Tabaaan reaches 153 million YouTube views
The video also drew congratulatory comments and expressions of love from numerous artists, including Mona Zaki, Khaled Selim, Ayten Amer, Ghada Adel, and Balqees.
Streaming Milestones and in-Studio Revelations
The track “تباعا” reached 153 million views on YouTube and secured the top spot across streaming platforms for 2026, according to figures shared by عزيز الشافعي on his official Instagram account. During the video, El Shafei congratulated Abdel Wahab and welcomed her to his studio before the pair performed a live rendition of the song together, with El Shafei telling her: تباعاً تباعاً تجاوزت الـ 150 مليون مشاهدة على يوتيوب، ورقم واحد في 2026، وكالعادة إنتِ منوراني، وحتنوري السعودية الأسبوع الجاي، بالسلامة… وإن شاء الله حتبقى حفلة جامدة
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Released in May 2026, “Tabaaan” marked the second single in Abdel Wahab’s return to the music scene following the track “El Hodn Shoukk.” The song features lyrics and composition by El Shafei, with arrangement, mix, and master by Touma, bass guitar by Mounir Maher, and guitar and bouzouki by Ahmed Hussein. The collaboration builds on a release schedule that also included the October singles “Khayen,” written by Ayman Bahgat Kamar and composed by Waleed Saad, and “Kan Endak Kam Sana,” with lyrics by Amir Teima and composition by Madiehn, both arranged by Touma.
Abdel Wahab Prepares for Saudi Arabia Concert
El Shafei stated in the Instagram video that Abdel Wahab would travel to Saudi Arabia the following week for an upcoming concert, as reported by CNN Arabic. While official organizers have not formally announced the Saudi date, General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh previously hinted at the concert as part of the seventh season of Riyadh Season. Abdel Wahab’s business manager, Nasser Bejato, previously issued a statement indicating preparations for a Riyadh Season performance, noting that initial announcements were delayed out of respect for regional circumstances, with final organizational details and dates to follow. Alongside the anticipated Saudi appearance, Abdel Wahab recently announced a scheduled concert in Beirut, Lebanon, for late December.
Popular Catalog Hits
Abdel Wahab’s broader musical catalog features several major tracks with high view counts on YouTube, including الوتر الحساس
released in 2018 with 452 million views, على بالي
released in 2005 under the album لازم أعيش
with millions of views, and يا ليالي
issued in 2014 as part of the album أنا كتير
with 230 million views.
