Shahid Nazir to 'sell' One Pound Fish at Le Grand Journal show in Paris

Muhammad Shahid Nazir, the One Pound Fish fame solo singer is going to France to sell Fish for One Pound at the annual Le Grand Journal show in Paris.

Although Shahid Nazir left for his home country Pakistan from UK in December, where he earned the fame in London selling fish, he is hopeful that he will get UK visa so that he continue to warm up the hearts of his countless fans there. Shahid was given a warm welcome at Lahore Air Port on his arrival, garlanded with fresh roses and carried on shoulders to the car parking from the air port terminal. Even ion his hometown, the children who do not understand a word of English are seen singing 'One Pound Fish' in the streets.

Already, several columns have been written and many leading commentators questioning why the government was quick in sending a singer out of the country, who brought smiles and joy to millions of people near Christmas 2012, while convicted terror radicals such as Jordanian Abu Qatada and many other convicts continued to enjoy Britain’s hospitality.

Reportedly, Shahid Nazir, who has become a household name in Britain, has been quoted as saying:

“I am going to appear in France’s biggest show. It’s anyone’s dream to appear in this show but I believe it’s Allah’s special blessing that I have been given visa without any hesitation. France has shown respect to my country and I am thankful to the French authorities for being kind towards me and allowing me a chance to meet my French fans.”

Shahid Nazir’s song has been watched by nearly 12 million people so far and everyday more than 200,000 people are watching the official song. Warner Music Group has released a slick new music video for ‘One Pound Fish’ replete with scantily-clad video babes, a pounding beat, and maybe a little bit of auto-tune, just for good measure.

It is believed Warner Music is making arrangements to take Nazir to America where he will duet with the likes of Timberland and other rap music stars.

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One Pound Fish: A smashing YouTube hit song

While 'Gangman' and 'Aircraft Carrier Style' have attracted lot of audience from around the world, there is yet another song making smashing hit on YouTube: The One Pound Fish.

Muhammad Shahid Nazir selling his One Pound Fish

"Come on ladies, come on ladies, one pound fish... Have a have a look, one pound fish!"

The words to a catchy tune pulling in customers to a fish stall in Queen's Market in East London, not far from the Olympic Stadium.

The man behind the song is 30 years old Muhammad Shahid Nazir, who not long ago arrived in Britain from Pattoki near the city of Lahore in Pakistan, and decided to sing about his wares rather than shout like the other market traders.

Shahid proudly says: "West Ham football supporters often stop here and tell me they've come to hear me sing as well as watch the match."

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Within a month of him singing the fish ditty he became an internet sensation, notching up well over one million hits on YouTube and being approached by a record label.

Shahid's goal is to become a professional singer. He has auditioned for X-Factor 2012, and is in talks with a record label. Reportedly, the YouTube famed Pakistani fish seller in London, Mohammad Shahid Nazir has got a record deal with Warner Music.

The song can be viewed on YouTube - but in countries where YouTube service are suspended, the song can be viewed Here.

Read more about it at: BBC England
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