Cheb Mami to announce shock retirement from music?

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Prince Of Rai created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Cheb Mami fans. Speculation had been rife that Prince Of Rai is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 59, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 26/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouCheb Mami

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouCheb Mami was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Cheb Mami was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouCheb Mami”
— @universalObserver, 25 Feb 2026
“I thought Cheb Mami retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 25 Feb 2026

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