Explainer: Egypt cancels Kevin Hart’s show after ‘Black Egyptians’ reference
Hart was criticized on Egyptian social media for comments he allegedly made asserting that ancient Egyptians were black.
American comedian Kevin Hart’s would-be first performance in Egypt was canceled this week. The decision follows backlash Hart received for comments he allegedly made on the racial composition of ancient Egyptians.
Background: Hart was due to perform in Cairo Tuesday. The Egyptian talent agency R Productions released a statement on Facebook the day prior saying the show had been canceled due to “local logistical issues.”
The decision followed comments Hart reportedly made in December that referred to ancient Egyptians as Black people.
“We must teach our children the true history of Black Africans when they were kings in Egypt and not just the era of slavery that is cemented by education in America. Do you remember the time when we were kings,” reportedly said Hart, who is Black.
