The Awalim Show A show was performed last Tuesday for Egypt and Syria. After the showing of some Syrian melodies, the Egyptian zaffa for brides that Awalim do at weddings was performed by the two singers Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya and their band. The conference members suggested saving this Zaffa on one of the phonograph cylinders that the Gramophone company produces. Caption under photo: Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya who recorded examples of awalim singing.

Source: Original Publication Unknown (courtesty of Akram N. Al-Rayess)
Date: April 1932 (Approx.13th-23rd)

Right side: The Awalim Show The two sisters and singers Anisa and Nabaweya el Masreya after performing the bridal zaffa with their band at the Arabic Music Conference

Left side: The Bridal Zaffa at the Arabic Music Conference The conference assembly wanted to watch one of the awalim bands that always work in ladies’ parties at weddings, and it found out that the perfect fit for this task was the band of the popular alema and singer Ms. Anisa el Masreya (known as Anous). They performed a “Bridal Procession” on the Oriental Music Institute theater in front of the countries delegates that participated in the Conference. The delegates showed their admiration and praised her and her band. This “[Bridal] Procession” was recorded on the gramophone company’s cylinders that were produced especially for the conference because of its content of shaabi [popular/traditional] melodies among the tabla and zaghareed, which she performs at every party that she is invited to work. Her address in Egypt is at Mohamed Ali St, No.80 el Manasrah Ally

Source: Original Publication Unknown (courtesy of Akram N. Al-Rayess)
Date: April 1932?

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform for wedding parties after her success in the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no289
Date: (April 29th, 1932)?
Reprints in volumes no293, no294

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform at wedding parties after success in “Zeffat al Arousa” (The Bridal Procession) and “El Hafla” (The Henna Night) and “El Mitahir” (The Circumcision) with Gramophone Records at the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80.
“photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba”

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no295
Date: May 20, 1932

The famous alima Ms Anisa el Masreya known as Anous is ready to perform at wedding parties after success in “Zeffat al Arousa” (The Bridal Procession) and “El Hafla” (The Henna Night) and “El Mitahir” (The Circumcision) with Gramophone Records at the Arabic Music Conference, her address in Egypt is Mohammed Ali Street, el Manasra Ally, No. 80.
“photographed by Moteae at Al Ataba”

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no296
Date: May 27th, 1932
Reprints: until mid August 1932

[78rpm Recordings] (Awalim) at the Arab Music Conference I had the opportunity to hear samples of the (Awalim) records being made at the music conference by Gramophone Company featuring the famous almah the singer Anisa el-Masreya, her sister Nabaweya and the members of her band. I liked how the melodies were set on (the wahda [rhythmic mode]) and what increased their beauty is that they were composed of beloved popular melodies. It would be great if the Gramophone Company rushed to produce them and have them ready for listeners. ([signed: a musician])
Caption: Singer Anisa Al-Masrya and her sister Nabaweya

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no298
Date: June 10th, 1932
Special thanks to George Sawa for helping with this Translation!

The famous alima Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya are prepared to perform for prestigious wedding parties after their success at the Arab Music Conference, and their address is on Mohammed Ali Street, El Manasra Ally, No. 80, Egypt.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no308
Date: August 19th, 1932
Reprints: until mid-September 1932

The best and most joyful wedding parties are those given by the well known alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya, their success in “The Bridal Procession” and “The Circumcision” at the Arabic Music Conference is evidence of their ability. Mohammed Ali Street, al Manasra Ally, No. 80, Egypt.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine
Date: October 28th, 1932

The best and most joyful wedding parties are those given by the well known alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya, their success in “The Bridal Procession” and “The Circumcision” at the Arabic Music Conference is evidence of their ability. Mohammed Ali Street, al Manasra Ally, No. 80, Egypt.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine
Date: March 10th, 1933

The bride [star] of the weddings and nights out for prestigious families is the famous alima Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya, who were recognized for their excellence at the Oriental Music Conference, so invite her to perform at your parties. No. 80 el Manasra Ally, Mohammed Ali Street.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine
Date: January 19, 1934
Reprints: February 1933

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt)

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no394
Date: April 14, 1934
Reprinted: June 1934

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt)

Source: Al Sabah Magazine
Date: July 6th, 1934
Reprints: July 1934

We saw Ms. Anisa el-Masrya, last Thursday evening, at the el-Qasaby family party in Mansoura, and we found her a true artist who demonstrated brilliance, genius, and ability in her art, and all the members of her troupe proved their skill and ingenuity, so I congratulate her as I congratulate miss Nabaweya for her wonderful raqs sharqi.
([Signed: female spectator from the audience])

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no437
Date: February 1935

Miss Nabaweya el Masreya in one of her graceful dances performed at major wedding parties with the band of the famous almah, Ms. Anisa al Masreya, (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Lane, number 80)

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no445
Date: April 5th, 1935

The best and most joyful wedding parties thrown among the big and high class families are the ones performed by the popular Alema, Ms Anisa el Masreya and her sister Nabaweya. Don’t forget to book her for all your parties. (Address: 80 Al-Manasrah Ally, Mohamed Ali St, Egypt)

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no438
Date: February 15, 1935
Reprints in volumns: no439, no440, no441, no442, no443, no444

True tarab, excellent raqs sharqi, and serious music are available in the concerts given by the famous almah, Ms. Anisa el Masreya, who performs throughout the country, at all the major parties in the homes of the dignitaries and notables of Egypt. (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Quarter, No. 80 in Egypt).

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no444
Date: March 29, 1935

True tarab, excellent raqs sharqi, and serious music are available in the concerts given by the famous almah, Ms. Anisa el Masreya who performs throughout the country, at all the major parties in the homes of the dignitaries and notables of Egypt. (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Quarter, No. 80 in Egypt).

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no445
Date: April 5th, 1935
Reprints in volumns: no446, no447, no448

True tarab, excellent raqs sharqi, and serious music are available in the concerts given by the famous almah, Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya, who perform throughout the country, at all the major parties in the homes of the dignitaries and notables of Egypt. (Muhammad Ali Street, Al-Manasra Quarter, No. 80 in Egypt).

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.450
Date: May 10, 1935
Reprints in volumes: no451, no452, no455, no456, no457, no458, no459, no460, no470

The famous alma Ms. Anisa el Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya who perform at all major parties are located on Mohammed Ali Street in Al Manasra neighborhood, No.80, in Egypt. Following Miss Nabaweya’s contract with one of the film companies, rumors spread among the families that she would refrain from performing in parties with her sister, but there is no truth in this rumor.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.461
Date: July 26, 1935
Reprints in volumes: no462, no463, no464, no465, no466, no468, no469, no473, no474

The new movie star Miss Nabaweya, sister of Ms. Anisa el Masreya, has been entrusted with the leading role in one of the Egyptian films for the new season.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.462
Date: August 2nd, 1935

"An Acting, Dancing and Singing Star"

The thing Egyptian cinema needs most is the new faces which directors search for here and there in order to introduce to the audience shining stars who will appear on the screen and impress them with their charm and magnetism. The well-known director Ibrahim Lama managed to find our young star Nabaweya Mostafa, and his discovery was a very important event in the local cinema. Miss Nabaweya Mostafa is not only one of the few girls who possesses talents rarely found in other girls, but her talents combine three arts: acting, dancing, and singing, and the audience will see her in her roles in each of those arts.

Even though Nabaweya had never appeared on the screen, in an interview of mine with her she said: “I fell in love with cinema a long time ago, and I always used to go to the movie theaters and watch the stars totally amazed. I also used to collect magazines in many languages, and I would passionately read the stars’ news and their biographies and admire their photos, which increased my obsession with the cinema to the point that I made a semi studio out of my own room and I would act there in front of the mirror, all the scenes that I would see here on the screen. However, I was looking for more than that; I was looking forward to seeing myself in a real, non-imaginary studio, and finally that dream has come true as you can see.”

Nabaweya stopped talking for a second and looked like she woke up from a beautiful dream to see herself facing the truth and reality. She said while her eyes wandered the studio corners: “I thought that working in the cinema industry was easy and relaxed, but I found it very tiring and exhausting!! It’s a nerve-racking and physically taxing job, but despite that it’s a very fun job if you end up with a satisfying result.”

While she talked, her tone of voice indicated her great self confidence. It wasn’t surprising anymore that she stood in front of the camera not nervous or stammering. It seems one of the special traits that Nabaweya has is her hard work and determination, she doesn’t show any frustration when the director Ibrahim Lama asks her to re-do a scene many times until the scene comes out as desired. So wouldn’t we, after all that, predict a great future for her?

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 547 Vol. XI.
Date: August 28th, 1935
(Most likely written by magazine Editor El Sayed Hassan Gomaa?)

The Peacock Dance shown by the new film star Nabaweya Mustafa

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 548 Vol XI
Date: September 4th, 1935

Two graceful dancers

[Right] The great star Nabaweya Mustafa Seen here in a dance which showcases her ingenuity, the flexibility of her limbs and nimbleness.

[Left] The amazing dancer Souriya Muhammed Seen below, performing the same dance with the lightness and suppleness for which she is famous in the world of dance.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 550 Vol XI
Date: September 18, 1935

In Dance Clothes In the top photo is the charming movie star, Nabawia Mostafa, is dancing the butterfly dance, for which she achieved great success in the world of dance. Below is a picture of the great actress Fatima Rushdi, who is dancing a Spanish dance that she learned during her trip to Andalusia years ago. In the left corner is a picture of the dancer Adalat, who is dancing the well-known Egyptian dance.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine
Date: Oct 9, 1935
Courtesy of: Archive of Ahmed Shehat

Nabaweya Mustafa, who is well-known among families for performing at wedding parties with her sister "Anous" the alema. She looks like Josephine Baker, the Parisian dancer. She’s expected to be contracted by one of the halls in Egypt.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine
Date: Unknown, approx 1935

[Excerpt from Art and sports celebrate the Sitting Feast (anniversary of King Farouk’s coronation) in Al-Ahly Club]

…Then it was the moment that everyone was waiting for, which was the appearance of the movie star Nabawia Mustafa on the stage, showing the audience her graceful dance, which greatly impressed them, until most of those in the hall stood [transfixed], amazed at her softness, lightness of movements and speed in performing her dance.

One of the most beautiful things we heard while she was performing her dance, was that when one saw the people in the hall, their necks were stretched out and their bodies were raised so that they could follow Nabawia in her dance [without missing anything!]. One of them said: Man, the whole room was on their feet for this! Indeed, everyone in the hall remained on their feet until Nabawiyya finished her dance and left, while everyone clapped and asked for her return...

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no. 554
Date: October 16th, 1935

Dance “Star Soliloquies” A new dance created by the film star almah Nabaweya Mustafa who calls to the stars in this lovely photo showing a pose from her new dance.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 557 Vol XI
Date: November 6th, 1935

A photo of the well known artist, Ms Anisa El-Masreya, and the great movie star, Miss Nabaweya Mostafa, in decorated Arabian clothes.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no. 558
Date: November 13th, 1935

Ms. Anisa and Miss Nabaweya are prepared to enliven major wedding parties with their ensemble of select male and female artists. Located in Al Manasra Lane, No 80, Mohammed Ali Street, Egypt.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.479
Date: November 29, 1935
Reprints in volume: no481

Starting Monday, December 16th at the Royal Cinema in Mansoura for the first time, the great Egyptian film “Marouf Al-Badawi” Directed by Ibrahim Lama, acting by Badr Lama –Nabaweya Mustafa Mukhtar Hussein, Tawfiq el-Mardanli, Amin el-Nabki, Sami Naasan and the young hero Abdullah Lama. Innovative directing, perfect acting, fantastic videography, beautiful scenery Reserve your tickets now!

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.479
Date: November 29, 1935

A scene from the new tale “Maruf al Badawi”

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.479
Date: November 29, 1935

Nabaweya Mustafa And now we have the right to be proud of our new star, Miss Nabawia Mustafa, after she achieved great success in the film “Marouf Al-Badawi”, in which she plays the heroine. The Alexandrian audience greatly admired her and praised her brilliance in cinematic acting and her gracefulness in her dances, which everyone longed to see on screen. And the picture to the right of these words represents her in her beautiful Arab [as in Arabian Peninsula/Bedouin] clothes.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no 561
Date: December 4th, 1935

Badr Lama and Nabaweya Mustaf, the heroes of the film “Maruf al Badawi”

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.482
Date: December 20, 1935

Planets [Stars] in Every Color!!... Egyptian…! Above is the picture of the new movie star Ms. Nabaweya Mustafa, the heroine of “Marouf al Badawi”, in which the audience admired her. We see her in this photo in the position of deep contemplation, as if wondering about luck…What will hers be in the new year 1936?

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine no. 564
Date: December 25th, 1935

Nabaweya Mustafa She is new to working in cinema, but she has been fond of it for a long time, and before playing the role of the heroine in (Marouf Al-Badawi), she appeared in a dance role in the movie (The Gatekeeper of the Building). She is an accomplished dancer and has a character suitable for Arab roles, which is why Professor Ibrahim Lama chose her to be the heroine of the film (Maarouf Al-Badawi), because the role was clearly made for her, and the success she had in it guarantees her a brilliant future in the the world of cinema.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no483
Date: December 27th, 1935

What's in a Signature? Her signature reveals to you the goodness of her heart and her naivety, but at the same time it indicates that she has a difficult temperament, as well as her vagueness and mystery. It is noted that her name refers to her love of extravagance, but she spends money for the sake of her elegance and good appearance, and you can understand from the intermingling of her two names that she is often overcome by shyness, therefore, she is not frank about many matters. This signature also indicates the intensity of her ambition.

Source: Kolshei w Al Dunia Magazine no. 533
Date: Jan 22, 1936

Ms. Anisa and Miss Nabaweya are prepared to enliven major wedding parties with their ensemble of select male and female artists. Located on Mohammed Ali Street No. 196, Egypt, in front of the vegetable market.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No. 485
Date: January 10, 1936
Repeats in volumes: no495, no497, no500

Ms. Anisa and Miss Nabaweya They are available to perform major wedding parties with their band of handpicked male and female artists. – Their address is 196 Mohammed Ali Street, Egypt, in front of the vegetable market.

Source: Al Arousa No577 Vol XII
Date: March 25, 1936

The Lady Anisa el Masreya and Her Sister Nabaweya in Wedding Parties The immense interest in booking wedding party shows of Ms. Anisa el-Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya among high-class people is enough to prove their great talent and skills and the strength of their band of singers and musicians with the excellent, wonderful program they introduce at parties. Located at 196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.511
Date: July 10, 1936
*Another version of this ad appears the following week with one adjustment to the title "the famous artist" instead of "her sister".

Ms. Anisa el Masreya and the Famous Artist Nabaweya. The immense interest in booking wedding party shows of Ms. Anisa el-Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya among high-class people is enough to prove their great talent and skills and the strength of their band of singers and musicians with the excellent, wonderful program they introduce at parties. Located at 196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no513
Date: July 25, 1936

The Lady Anisa el Masreya and Popular Artist Nabaweya in Wedding Parties The immense interest in booking wedding party shows of Ms. Anisa el-Masreya and her sister Miss Nabaweya among high-class people is enough to prove their great talent and skills and the strength of their band of singers and musicians with the excellent, wonderful program they introduce at parties. The home is at 196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt

Source: Al Sabah Magazine
Date: July 31st, 1936

Ms. Anisa el Masreya and the famous artist Nabaweya Ms. Anisa el Masreya and the well known artist Nabaweya marking their success in performing concerts for well known families. (Their address is Mohamed Ali Street, No. 196, Egypt)

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.516
Date: August 14, 1936 Reprinted in volumes: no517

[Contestant in the “Bride of the Beach” Pageant]
2 - Nabaweya Mustafa We only saw her in one movie, but her artistic life was based on dancing before she appeared on the white screen. She is distinguished by a rare lightness of spirit, a lithe body, two captivating eyes, and limbs with a surprising flexibility which obey her in her dances, so that she reaches [towards] the limits of creativity, and lovely dark skin which enhance these virtues. She is calm in her nature, shyness often overcomes her, and she lacks the audacity that is required by every artist to open before her the doors of fame and success. Her share of accomplishments is acceptable, but if she overcomes her shyness and hesitation, her share of success [fame] will be greater.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 598
Date: August 19th, 1936

"The charming movie star Nabaweya Mustafa is having great success in the family parties with Ms. Anisa el Masreya."

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no522
Date: September 25, 1936

Nabawiya Mustafa: The Bride of the Beach, Summer 1936: see page 2)

[Page 2 text]: The result of the beauty contest on the beach
“Arousat Al-Balaj” [Bride of the Beach] in the summer of 1936
On the cover of this issue, we published a picture of the movie star and the graceful dancer, Miss Nabawiyya Mustafa, who was chosen by the jury in this competition as the “Bride of the Beach” in the summer of 1936.

This is the order of the stars who participated in this competition according to the votes that each of them received:

First "The Bride of the Beach" - Nabawiya Mustafa
Second - movie star Bahija Hafez
Third - movie star Amina Mohammed
Fourth - the dancer Kiki
Fifth - theatrical and cinematic star Fatima Rushdi
Sixth - the dancer Tahia Mohamed (Carioca)

The magazine "The Bride" congratulates The Bride of the Beach in the summer of 1936, as it congratulates The Bride of the Beach in the coming summer, [we wonder] who will she be?

The magazine awarded its prizes to three of the readers who participated in this competition, and they are:

The first prize: a ticket to travel on the sea train to Alexandria won by Miss Nahed Ibrahim in Cairo.

The second prize: a one-year subscription to Al-Arousa magazine, won by Mohamed Effendi Nour Abdel-Hamid in Alexandria.

The third prize: a six-month subscription to Al-Arousa magazine, won by Anwar Effendi Mahgoub in Suez.

Source: Al Aroussa w Al Fan Al Cinema Magazine No. 601
Date: September 9th, 1936

Ms. Anisa el Masreya and Miss Nabuweya Mustafa on the occasion of creating new dances and interesting, innovative monologues to be presented for parties and family celebrations. Her ensemble is formed from a select group of beautiful [female] voices. Address: Muhammed Ali Street No. 196, Egypt.

Source: Al Sabah Magazine no540
Date: January 29, 1937

Ms Anisa el Masreya and the famous dancer Nabaweya are available to perform at private and public parties with their ensemble of talented (male and female) musicians (196 Mohamed Ali St, Egypt).

Source: Al Sabah Magazine No.552
Date: April 23, 1937

My Teacher the Mirror

[Nabaweya Mustafa is a name that shines in the world of Arab dance and has become a notable hallmark of most films on the white screen. Nabaweya is distinguished by her photogenic face and the special character of her dance that no other dancer has ever matched. In this article, Nabaweya speaks a bit on her art…] (Editors's Comment) ​

"Many people asked me when I learned to dance and who taught me how. Perhaps the last part of this question is due to the proliferation of dance schools these days, the abundance of teachers and the pride of many of my colleagues who boast about being a student of Professor So-and-So or Dancer So-and-So.

As for when I learned to dance, I can’t pinpoint it precisely. I grew up in an artistic family and I used to hear music and singing and dance melodies and see the singer-dancers swaying to the beats of the drum and tunes of the qanun and oud. ​

I used to stare at each of them and go to bed after returning from the school, and I would think about what I had seen and heard. And how much I wished to grow up so my body would be full and mature in order to imitate those dancers and have my name as an actress and dancer on every tongue…"

​"Actually, I would steal any opportunity to get in front of the mirror and watch myself dance. This art reigned over my mind and I became more and more passionate about it. “The Mirror” started to become my first teacher, in front of whom I corrected my mistakes and attempted to find the most difficult movements. I worked hard to become an excellent dancer and this habit stuck with me until I grew up and was able to satisfy my identity in art, so I did not leave the mirror and did not reject it as an honest and trustworthy teacher who would tell me about my mistakes before people found out about them. It reveals to me the beauty of this movement or the corruption of that one before criticism and critics reveal it, and since the artist needs diversification and innovation every day in order to reach the desired perfection I have never humored the thought of listening to the advice of a coach or waiting for his innovations. Rather, I used to stand and still do, everyday in front of my first teacher, the mirror, for some time; trying out new moves, new outfits, and new colors of dance."

"On this occasion, I would like to offer advice to those who love art and cinema, which is that dancing is, first and foremost, a talent that is polished by humility, patience, perseverance and diligence. All of these are qualities that must be present in everyone who dreams to have her name recited in the world of art.

Perhaps many people remember that I started working in film acting many years ago. I did not have the opportunity to appear after that until two or three years ago. This did not make me despair or retire from practicing my art, but rather I continued working until opportunities arose again. Who knows, the day may soon come when I will act in a dance film. With the starring role to satisfy my acting identity as well!"

~Nabaweya Mustafa

Upper Right Caption: Here the mirror guides me about a difficult movement, to know if it is acceptable or beautiful.

Upper Left Caption: If it were not for the mirror, I would not have been able to master the movement of falling to the ground as you see here, while remaining upright.

Lower Left Caption: The flexing and bending is big exertion and requires a lot of physical training, this is what I learn in front of the mirror

Lower Right Caption: The dance is not random shaking, the artist seeks harmony and beauty in each movement.

Lower Middle Caption: Caption: This is one of the most difficult movements the mirror taught me.

Source: "Al Cinema" magazine
Date: June 13, 1946

Garam Film presents:

Raja
and the singer Gharam Sheebah
Lula Sedki
Mary Munib
Mukhtar Othman
Mansi Fahmy
Nabaweya Mustafa
Ismail Yassin
Salah Nazmi
And the beloved monologist, Shukoko

-- In “Lottery Sellers” --

Directed by: Abdel Fattah Hassan
Story and Scenario: Abdul Aziz Salam
Distribution of Cairo Films

Musical Composition: Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Mahmoud Al-Sharif, Farid Al-Atrash, Farid Ghosn, Ahmed Sabra

The show continues with great success at the Opera Cinema in Cairo and tomorrow at the Ritz Cinema in Alexandria

Source: Musamaret al Jib Magazine No. 114
Date: Sunday, September 14, 1947

Rabiha Films presents: Al Primo

Siham Rafiq
Bashara Wakim
Shkoko

Produced by Ahmed Selim
Directed by: Kamal Talmisani

Currently at The Majestic Cinema (Emad el-Din Street) with the greatest success and turnout!

Distributed by [Leifshtar?]

(artists signature reads: Nashi Fayeq)

Source: Dunia al Fan Magazine
Date: October 28, 1947

The producer Qasim Wagdy held a celebration on the birthday of his beloved daughter “Titi” with an elegant party that lasted until the early morning, and a large group of artists, friends and acquaintances were invited to attend... The main performer for the evening was the well known singer Mohamed Al Kahlawy and dancing to his sweet voice, the helical* dancer Nabaweya Mustafa. When the rooster heralded the dawn, the guests had to be sure before they left that they had consumed all of the food and drinks from the comprehensive buffet.

Source: Al Fan Magazine
Date: April 12, 1954
*alraqisa al-lawlabeya can be approximately translated as "helical spiraling/coiling dancer (alludes to her dynamism and flexibility)