Mika takes Casablanca on a joyful musical journey

Mika delighted Moroccan fans with an unforgettable performance, taking them back to the early 2010s with a night to remember. 

The energetic pop icon graced the stage in Morocco after over a decade, delivering a remarkable setlist of his biggest hits. The crowd at the Jazzablanca music festival was treated to an evening of dancing, cheers, and even tears.

To kick off the show, Mika and his band opened with “Lollipop,” a song that had the crowd singing along by heart. With each song, Mika changed his outfit to match the vibe, transitioning from orange to purple to pink, while the audience erupted in applause.

One of the highlights of the night occurred when Mika invited a girl onto the stage and asked her to help him address the crowd in Moroccan Darija. 

The artist then urged all Moroccans to come together and sing “Underwater” as loudly as they could. Witnessing thousands of people harmoniously singing was a spine-tingling sight, leaving Mika beaming with pride as one of his major hits from 2012 reverberated through Casablanca.

During the performance, Mika couldn’t help but notice the various posters held by fans, but one, in particular, caught his attention. It humorously read, “The only ecological MIKA (plastic bag) in Morocco,” alluding to the similarity of his name in Darija. This unexpected association brought a smile to Mika’s face.

Conversing with the crowd in Italian, French, English, Spanish, and Darija, Mika’s diverse cultural background elevated the event to another level, once again proving that he is not a typical performer.

As the concert drew to a close, he made a heartfelt request to the audience: “Instead of focusing on me and dancing, turn to your right or left and dance with the first person you see.” 

The crowd enthusiastically followed his instructions, joyfully dancing with strangers who had gathered together due to their shared love for Mika’s music.

The concert encompassed a rich variety of emotional songs, blending both melancholic and uplifting tunes. 

Among the memorable tracks performed were “Relax, Take It Easy,” undoubtedly Mika’s most famous song, along with the legendary hits “Grace Kelly,” “We Are Golden,” and “Elle me dit,” a French song that expanded the artist’s reach to French-speaking countries. 

This particular song held a special place in the hearts of the audience, as it received extensive airplay on Moroccan radios in 2011, evoking childhood and preteen memories for many young adults in the crowd.

During the rendition of “Big Girl: You Are Beautiful,” Mika joined his fans and danced with them, weaving through the emotionally moved masses. 

He engaged in heartfelt conversations with the audience between songs, at one point holding the Moroccan flag and witnessing how his music brought tears of joy and hours of dancing.

As the night drew to a close after a mesmerizing and lengthy performance, Mika wore a green cape and a tiger mask, dancing and singing the iconic song “Love Today.” 

He encouraged the fans to join him in a final dance before bidding farewell and asking the light crew to turn all the lights off.

The echoes of Mika’s catchy hooks resonated throughout the city of Casablanca from the Casa Anfa Jazzablanca venue, leaving an indelible mark as the night came to an end.