Warfaze’s Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal denies retirement from live performances

Warfaze guitarist Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal has dismissed rumours that he has retired from live performances, clarifying that he is only taking a temporary break on medical advice due to an ongoing ear condition.

Speculation spread on Facebook on Monday (July 13) claiming the veteran musician had bid farewell to the concert stage after doctors advised him against performing because of hearing condition. Kamal, however, told Prothom Alo that the reports were “completely false.”

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“I’ve been receiving calls from many people after seeing the rumours on Facebook. I was quite surprised,” Kamal said. “I’m simply taking some time away from the stage following my doctor’s advice. Once I recover and feel better, I’ll return. I have already clarified everything on Facebook, so I request everyone not to be misled by these rumours.”

Earlier, Kamal shared a detailed Facebook post explaining that his hearing condition had worsened and that he had been advised to stop performing for the time being.

He revealed that performing at outdoor concerts during the summer has repeatedly affected his health.

“Open-air concerts in extreme heat always make me ill. After performing at two shows in July, I became severely dehydrated and unwell. Following the second concert, my condition deteriorated so much that I had to visit the emergency department the next day,” he wrote.

According to Kamal, the illness also forced him to miss Warfaze’s scheduled UK tour.

Addressing concert organisers, the founding member of Warfaze urged them to improve working conditions for performers during outdoor events.

“Organisers should ensure performers have access to drinking water, oral saline, fans, electric coolers or portable air conditioners during open-air concerts in hot weather. They should also restrict unnecessary access to the stage,” he wrote.

Kamal also encouraged fellow musicians, particularly younger professionals, to prioritise their health.

“I am fortunate that I don’t depend on earnings from live shows to support my family. But young musicians who rely on music professionally need to be much stricter about these issues,” he said.

Concluding his message, Kamal appealed for greater care and respect for performing artistes.

“Please take care of Bangladesh’s performing musicians. We give everything we’ve got when we step onto the stage. Please look after us,” he wrote.