British singer Mika, who was born in Lebanon, is sharing his thoughts on the deadly blast in Beirut that killed at least 157 people and injured thousands more.
In an open letter obtained by Billboard, the singer — whose real name is Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. — writes of his sadness and anger over what took place.
He ends on a hopeful note, writing of the Lebanese people’s strength and resilience. RELATED: Amal And George Clooney Donate $100,000 After Beirut Explosion “Tomorrow, you will rise up as you have always done before,” he states. “Music will pour once again from your windows.
People will dance on your terraces and perfumes will waft from your kitchens. I will be there.” His letter appears in its entirety below: My dear Lebanon,
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