Sudanese-Canadian hip hop artist Mustafa - formerly known as Mustafa The Poet - has unveiled a powerful new single and accompanying music video titled "Gaza Is Calling," featuring Palestinian model Bella Hadid. Originally written and recorded in 2022 as an homage to one of Mustafa's childhood companions, the track is paired with visuals capturing present-day scenes from the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
The video stars the model and 15-year-old Palestinian rap prodigy, MC Abdul, as a mother and son who have sought refuge overseas from Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territory.
At the start of the video, Hadid can be seen gazing at a map showing Palestine before the creation of Israel in 1948, adorned with a sticker of the Palestinian flag. The short film, which is almost five minutes long, is directed by Palestinian actress Hiam Abbas along with Sakir Kahder and features lyrics in Arabic, accompanied by a melody played on the oud. All proceeds from the song will be directed to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.
