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Singer-songwriter/Activist Moez Masoud releases new single, “Here To Stay”

By Kath Galasso on January 6, 2025

Moez Masoud is a singular, monolithic force, sparking countless matches through his contagious resilience and deep sense of mission. His powerful new mission statement and single “Here to Stay” is dedicated to the children of Palestine and Lebanon during the ongoing genocide. If you listen closely, you will find the message to be a universal stand against oppression, abuse of power and war. An activist, philosopher, artist, film maker and thought leader, Moez sings and speaks with passion and conviction. Like many of the celebrated activist artists who have come before him, the music is ready for battle and the message is contagious.

Not everyone sticks their neck out for others and goes against the grain, but this is in Moez Masoud’s DNA. Moez is an internationally recognized musician, film producer, and Cambridge scholar known for blending emotive compositions and impactful storytelling with strong social and cultural messages. As a man of action and resolve, he has given keynote speeches at numerous international forums, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Dialogue in Geneva, the Council of Europe’s first World Forum for Democracy, and the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. His influence looms large, with his work being featured in major global media outlets such as the BBC, *The Economist*, *The Washington Post*, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, The Telegraph, The Washington Post, and more. Moez reaches over 11 million followers across social media platforms and is well known for engaging audiences across diverse fields, from music and media to philosophy and activism.

As an ambitious film maker, he was the producer of CLASH (2016), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and gained international acclaim, and AMIRA (2019) which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received prestigious awards. Moez also created *Rogue Arrows*, a groundbreaking series that addresses extremism and deradicalization.

Watch the official music video on Youtube.

After receiving a MPhil in Psychology from the University of Cambridge; currently completing a Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Science, he now brings his depth of experience as a true thought leader into his art, and the effect is tangible.

The music video has garnered 10 million views cumulative so far on IG and FB combined, and almost 200,000 likes and positive interactions cumulative and tens of thousands of shares. It has been posted by many notable figures globally, including Lina Hadid, Gigi and Bella’s cousin, known for her advocacy for justice. The video’s soft launch at the prestigious Dorchester Hotel at the Voices of Palestine event in October (2024) was attended by many key figures, including Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.

There is a space for all art forms in this world. When listening to “Here to Stay”, this is clearly music of the intense and unrestrained variety; someone untethered by mainstream limitations and dedicated to what is most important in life; truth, fearlessness and bravery in the face of cowardice. Moez’s voice booms and thunders with the sound of an uncompromising soul, ready to take on injustice wherever it might hide.

Backing up his message with action, Moez Masoud has collaborated with Healthworkers 4 Palestine on a global ceasefire campaign for Gaza. Tap into a true force by listening to or watching the official music video for “Here to Stay”. The message is both universal and contagious.

Musician Names/Instruments: Sherif Mostafa
Producer Name(s): Sherif Mostafa

Websites:
 Official Website: www.acamediaglobal.org
 Facebook: MoezMasoud
 Twitter: MoezMasoud
 Instagram: MoezMasoud
 Spotify: Moez Masoud
 Youtube Channel: MoezMasoudOfficial