President Bouteflika, PM Ouyahia send condolence messages to Warda's family
The President of the Republic Mr Abdelaziz Bouteflika has addressed a message of condolence to the family of the Algerian Diva Warda Al Djazairia who died yesterday Thursday of a heart attack in Cairo, Egypt at the age of 72.
- In his message, the head of the state Mr Abdellaziz Bouteflika noted that the late Warda died as Algeria was bracing to celebrate in July the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence with her scheduled participation in the planned celebrations, as she always did, recalling notably that the late Diva had financially funded during the fight against the colonial occupation, both the National Liberation Front FLN, and representatives of the then provisional government in Lebanon.
- President Bouteflika also said that the late singer had devoted all her life to her art that was also entirely dedicated to her country Algeria, in all the places she visited across the world and where she gave memorable performances.
- For his part, Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia in a message of condolence said that the death of the Diva Warda was a great loss for the authentic Arab art in general, and the Algerian one in particular.
- Mr. Ouyahia affirmed that one could but, be overwhelmed, by a great feeling of sadness at the death of Warda whose genuine talent, he said, was put at the service not only of the country, but also for the greatness of both Algerian and Arab art which he hiked them to the height of creativity.
- The Prime Minister also deplored the death of the late singer as it unfortunately occurred a few months before the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Algeria’s independence, recalling that Warda had never missed such an opportunity to attend the national festivities and to mark the momentous event with her enchanting voice in a stunning piece of art.
- The culture minister Mrs Khalida Toumi also sent a similar message of condolence to Warda’s family.
- Late Warda Al Djazairia, whose name means “The Algerian Rose” in Arabic, will be buried at the El Alia cemetery east of Algiers tomorrow Saturday.