Bangladeshi musician Habib Wahid has expressed surprise and appreciation after his song was unexpectedly used as background music in an official diplomatic video posted on the verified page of Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim.
The video, which highlights the Malaysian Prime Minister’s official engagement connected to the visit of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Malaysia, featured Habib Wahid’s popular track “Mohajadu”. The song originally gained wide attention following its performance in a Coke Studio Bangladesh session, and has since remained one of his widely recognised works.
Habib Wahid said he first came across the development in an entirely unplanned moment. After waking up and checking his mobile phone, he noticed multiple messages from acquaintances sharing the same video link. Curious, he opened the clip and was taken aback to hear his own composition used within a high-profile diplomatic setting.
He described the experience as both unexpected and deeply uplifting. According to him, seeing his music incorporated into an official international communication felt like an unanticipated form of recognition, particularly given the formal nature of the content.
The musician clarified that he had no prior knowledge of the video’s production and was not contacted by any authority or production team before its release. This lack of prior communication made the moment even more surprising, as he only became aware of it after the video had already circulated online.
Addressing his approach to social media, Habib Wahid noted that he does not actively use Facebook on his mobile device. While he maintains an official page to share updates about his professional work, he prefers to limit personal engagement on social platforms, citing concerns over time management and focus.
He added that the most meaningful aspect of his career remains audience appreciation. For him, listener response and public connection continue to serve as the strongest motivation behind his musical journey.
Habib also confirmed that he has not had any direct interaction with officials or representatives connected to the video’s production or the diplomatic visit. This distance from the process, he said, made the incident even more surprising.
At present, the artist is concentrating on new musical projects. His recently released track “Premer Kolonko” has already begun receiving a positive response from listeners, further strengthening his presence in the contemporary music scene.
The unexpected use of his song in an international diplomatic context, he reflected, stands as a notable moment in his career—one that reinforces his commitment to continuing creative work and exploring new musical directions.