Istanbul: Palestinian singer and songwriter Saint Levant announced Tuesday that he has postponed his North American tour until spring 2027 due to ongoing issues with his US visa. "I am unfortunately announcing the postponement of my North American tour," Saint Levant said in a statement on social media.

According to Anadolu Agency, the artist, whose real name is Marwan Abdelhamid, has faced "major US visa issues" for several years. He revealed that although his visa application was initially approved, he was "unexpectedly asked to undergo additional background checks, which could take a number of months." After consulting with his legal team and discussing with Palestinian and Arab peers who have encountered similar experiences, he and his team made the "difficult decision" to postpone the North American concerts until spring 2027, hoping the visa process would be completed by then.

Born in Jerusalem, Saint Levant was raised in the Gaza Strip before moving with his family to Amman, Jordan, at the age of 7. He has gained international attention for his unique blend of Arabic, English, and French music with hip-hop, R and B, and electronic influences, while exploring themes of Palestinian identity, heritage, and displacement.

Saint Levant is scheduled to perform at Istanbul's Volkswagen Arena on Dec. 10 as part of his international 'Afandi World Tour.'