Nejib Khattab

Nejib Khattab (Arabic: نجيب الخطاب)), (born May 24, 1953 and died on April 25, 1998), was a Tunisian radio and television presenter. Considered the pioneer of direct and variety in Arab televisions, he is the revealer for the Tunisian public of many Arab singers.

Nejib Khattab
Born(1953-05-24)May 24, 1953
Tunisia
DiedApril 25, 1998(1998-04-25) (aged 44)
Occupation(s)Television and radio producer/presenter

Biography

He began his career on the Tunisian radio and television in the sports category, commenting particularly on the matches of the national team in the 1978 football world cup. He had a significant success in the 1980s and 1990s hosting radio shows, including Alwan wa ajwaa and Yaoum said, and producing and hosting Saturday night and Sunday television shows, including Khamsa ala khamsa, Laou samahtom and Sahriya al fadhaeya. Considered the pioneer of show hosting a variety of TV programs in the Arabic televisions, he is the revealer of many Arab singers to the Tunisian public , including Mayada Hennaoui, Assala Nasri, Georges Wassouf, Kadhem Essaher, Mahmoud Yassine, Safia Amri, Sophia Sadek, Najet Attia, Amina Fakhet, Adnane Chaouachi, Lotfi Bouchnak, and many other names which have earned him the title of "the star producer ".[1][2]

Orphaned from an early age, he is known for his deep attachment to his mother: he begins each of his programs with his famous phrase "Ma ridha Allah ella bi ridha alwalidain" which translates into "Your parents are your gateway to paradise".

He died of a sudden cardiac arrest the day he was supposed to host a show that evening. His unexpected death took the Arab world and the Tunisian public by surprise.

On October 23, 2011, the Tunisian Television Establishment named one of its studios after him.

Personal life

His daughter's name is Ahlem Nejib Khattab is a journalist like her father[3] and his wife's name is Amel.[4]

Television programs
  • Khamsa ala Khamsa
  • Law Samahtom
  • Sahriya ala fadhaiya

References
  1. "Najib Khattab, 21 ans déjà (vidéos)". Réalités Online (in French). 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  2. admin4 (2020-04-25). "Hommage à Nejib El Khattab qui nous a quitté depuis 22 ans déjà". Monde News (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  3. "Ahlem Nejib Khattab sur les pas de son père". MosaiqueFM (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  4. "Nejib Khattab : Toute les actualités Nejib Khattab sur Tunisie Numérique". www.tunisienumerique.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-30.
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