Elissa announces the retirement of the music industry "mafia"

Lebanese singer Elissa announced that she was retiring from the world of singing and music, accusing the "mafia" music industry.

Elissa surprised her audience on Monday saying her next album would be the last.

The 46-year-old singer did not explain why she had compared the music industry to the mafia, but last year she complained about the ban. of his songs because of the hiring conditions of his Rotana production company.

And in TweetElissa said that she had decided to announce her retirement "with a heart full of sadness but with deep conviction".

Elissa, whose real name is Elissar Khoury, is one of the best-selling singers in the Arab world and has sold millions of records worldwide.

Elissa began her career after studying politics at the Lebanese University. She attracted attention after winning the Silver Medal at the Studio Art program.

Since then, she has published 11 albums and won numerous awards.

In addition to his musical activity, Ellis has published his perfume collection, has been the referee of some music programs and has appeared in advertising products such as Pepsi.

In her songs, Elissa addressed social taboos such as women's violence. Elissa has also adopted controversial political positions, notably by declaring her support for the Lebanese Christian "militia".

Elissa gained a lot of support when she announced her breast cancer last year and that she posted a video of radiation therapy sessions. The video has been viewed 22 million times on YouTube.

Last year, Elissa raised issues with Rotana after signing an agreement with an online music company. This deal deprived his songs of many online music sites that had broadcast it millions of times.