06.04.2026 23:20
The controversy over the "stage costume" between Turkey Press Federation President Sinan Burhan and famous singer Hadise continues. Following Burhan's criticism of Hadise's outfits as "like a P.orno figure," the famous singer announced that she has initiated legal proceedings, stating, "Keep your hands off the female body." Burhan, who continues his criticisms, pointed out that he is questioning the artistic value of the displayed image, citing names like Sezen Aksu and Müzehyyen Senar as examples, rather than the clothing itself.
The polemic that started between journalist Sinan Burhan and singer Hadise over stage costumes continues to be a topic of discussion. Following the debate that began with one of Hadise's stage costumes, both parties made consecutive statements.
IT STARTED WITH THE OUTBURST "IS THIS ART?"
Sinan Burhan criticized Hadise's stage costumes, arguing that the style used is incompatible with art, stating that she appeared on stage in a costume resembling a "p.rno figure." Burhan's words had a wide echo in the public.
HADISE: I AM NOT THE TARGET
After the criticisms, Hadise stated that she was not the target and that the main purpose was to convey a message to women. The famous singer argued that the shared posts were intentional, stating that she has initiated legal proceedings and will follow up on it.
The famous singer said, "I am absolutely not the target of the ugly, intentional post that aims to intimidate all women through the footage of the Harbiye Concert from a year ago, which uses my name. The intimidation directed at women through me shows how justified the legal process I initiated earlier is. I will continue to follow up on these processes. Keep your hands and your tongue off women's bodies.”
BURHAN'S SECOND STATEMENT: THERE ARE EXAMPLE ARTISTS
While the discussions continued, Sinan Burhan made another statement. Burhan cited important figures in Turkish music, starting with Sezen Aksu, as examples.
In a television program he attended, Burhan said, “Sezen Aksu has made significant contributions to this society in terms of art. We can mention names like Yaşar Kemal, Ahmet Kaya, Müzeyyen Senar. Have we ever discussed their attire? How can you accept this image in the name of art, in the name of modernity?”
"I HAVE NO PERSONAL PROBLEM"
Stating that he has no personal problem with Hadise, Burhan said: "This image does not serve the Turkish family, Turkish education, or Turkish spiritual life; I am saying this. I am talking about Nazım Hikmet, I am talking about Necip Fazıl, I am talking about Ahmet Kaya, I am talking about Safiye Ayla; I am talking about people who have contributed to the art life in cultural, compositional, and work terms."