Aliff Syukri is impressed with Fazura. Photos: Aliff Syukri/Instagram, Fazura/Instagram
More celebrities are sharing their thoughts on the recent performance by Nur Fazura on live television in Indonesia.
Entrepreneur and social media personality Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri, for one, likes the performance and is even extending a duet proposal to the actress.
After watching Fazura’s singing on the Indonesian TV show, Aliff took to Instagram to compliment her voice, describing it as “pleasant” and praises it's capable of reaching international acclaim.
The 37-year-old, known for frequently releasing music videos near Hari Raya that often stir controversy, even expressed hope for a future collaboration with Fazura.
“Your voice is pleasant, Fazura,” he said.
“Let’s duet together. I believe if we sing together, your talent will shine even brighter.
"We’ll be famous not only in Malaysia but across the world. Let’s showcase our skills together.”
Writing in the caption that her voice is "universal", Aliff added: "InshaAllah, Fazura can go far. ... Shall we duet for a Hari Raya song soon?"
Fazura’s solo performance of her latest single, Bertahan Demi Cinta, on a talk show in Indonesia has drawn all kinds of criticism.
The song, originally a duet with her ex-husband Fattah Amin, who she divorced on Oct 7, marked her first public appearance post-divorce.
Although she initially promoted the song as a duet, Fazura’s solo rendition quickly became a hot topic on social media, with mixed reactions from netizens.
Some expressed doubts about her pursuing a music career, while others showed support.
Meanwhile industry players took on more encouraging note.
Actor-musician Rashidi Ishak suggested Fazura focus on refining her singing skills by taking vocal lessons, while singer-presenter Abby Abadi found Fazura's live performance to be commendable.
Another artiste to respond to the discussions surrounding Fazura’s singing was Ali Sariah, the vocalist of the Malaysian band Kugiran Masdo.
Ali acknowledged that mistakes can happen on stage. But the more important thing is to learn from that mistake.
“While there were mixed reactions, we hope Fazura and other performers see this as an opportunity to learn and improve,” Ali said.
He emphasised the importance of resilience in the music industry, saying: “Mistakes happen; we all learn from them. As artistes, we must be prepared for any situation on stage.”
Ali also noted that even seasoned performers can experience nerves, especially if they are not used to live performances.
“Performing live is challenging, and every performer has been in Fazura’s shoes at some point,” he added, explaining that mastering live vocals requires preparation and experience.
