Plenty of Muslims have talent - original talent like Aamer Rahman and Mos Def to name but two. They don't need to imitate MJ, and I really did cringe when I saw the rappers at the end of your last show.

WA says: If you're calling this guy an MJ impersonator, then I'd say you're really missing the point of the act.  It was the whole fusion concept that made it so original, which is why it went so close to winning.

AHA so he his muslim...who wudve thought, its not like his name is Sulaiman

WA says: Well, like I said in the blog entry above, I'm presuming he's a Muslim, largely because of his name.  And his name is Sulaiman, it's just that they've transliterated it strangely - which is pretty common among Muslim migrants to English-speaking countries.  He's not likely to be Sikh, or Hindu.  Christian possibly, but it's only a slim possibility.  The fact that he's British-Pakistani makes a Muslim background fairly unlikely.  Obviously, though, I know nothing about his personal beliefs.

Haha, nice. I went to the show in Sydney! (Salam Cafe) Hi-bloody-larious (the atmosphere made it a more enjoyable experience) and I've just started reading your book, Waleed, 'People like us', you're a talented writer with a good message. Good luck with the more seasons to come, Insha'Allah!

WA says: Thanks Jay!  Glad you enjoyed the night.

I think this guy along with his friends are awesome. They are really talented. lets hope that He makes to the final and gets wat he deserves. Waleed, Do you guys are coming to Adelaide as well... Plzzzzzzzz do so.

WA says: Apart fromt he vox-pop in our first episode at Rundle Mall we're not heading west this year.  Maybe we could do something Adelaide way in later seasons.

i love uncle sam! hes so funy LMAO & walleed i dont like your clothes :P take caree..

WA says: That's ok - my wife chooses them!