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Moshik Afia Declines Hundreds of Thousands Over Fear of Flying
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First reported by Mako · 48 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli singer Moshik Afia declined multiple high-paying offers to perform at weddings in Los Angeles and Monaco due to a severe fear of flying, despite his ongoing successful comeback.
- 01Moshik Afia refused offers totaling up to $250,000 for wedding performances abroad due to fear of flying.
- 02A Los Angeles couple offered $150,000, then $250,000, for a Beverly Hills wedding performance, all declined.
- 03He also rejected a $200,000 offer to perform at a wedding in Monaco for the same reason.
- 04Afia's fear of flying was publicly revealed during the reality show "La La Land."
- 05His representatives said he preferred not to travel rather than risk canceling after arriving at the airport.
- 06Afia continues to perform successfully in Israel with major upcoming shows planned.
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