No matter how much a person browses online, it usually tends to be the same type of predictable content: a product being sold, a news update, an influencer showcasing their talent or lifestyle.
But amidst these scattered and noisy pieces, one often encounters more human moments; The ones that make us smile, laugh, or feel even the slightest stirring of emotion.
Few creative people understand this better than Osama ValMoroccan dancer, model, actor and creative director videos With his mother, it quickly spread across the Internet because of their unwritten tenderness.
Set against a cozy backdrop of Arabic-style décor, full of warm colors and patterned fabrics, and that familiar look of the homes the family has always lived in, Val and his mother share something light and cheerful.
They dance together and laugh as they switch between different outfits and fun characters, as if they’re stepping into little stories of their own. There is a sense of ease and playfulness in the way they move, an excitement and expression of that special bond between mother and son.
While the videos went viral to the point that many began recreating them, Val explains that they weren’t just meant to exist online. It was meant to be transferred to real life and to moments between parents and their children, where there is still room to laugh together.
“Away from the trend, my real goal is to bring parents and children together in a fun and modern way,” Val tells Egyptian Streets.
“I see my mother not only as a parent, but as my closest friend,” he says. “We have an open and honest relationship, and she has stood by me in everything I have chosen to pursue.”
A poem for the Arab mother
Even among the dance moves and hilarious stories in his videos, what Val really captures is the tender heart of Arab life; The fun moments that make up Arab families but rarely appear online.
This feeling of warmth and connection has been a part of him since his early childhood. Fall grew up in Hassibou, a simple, unassuming coastal neighborhood in Morocco, and grew up with water as his playground. She taught him, raised him, and turned him into a lifeguard, swim coach, and surf instructor long before any camera found him.
And even before all that, there was his love of movement. A fascination with the way the body can move, express, and speak before words are formed. It became his deepest passion and, over time, his most natural language, which never needed explanation.
“Movement has always been part of my identity,” Val says. “This drive to move and express has always been within me.”
Like many young people in the Arab world, convincing his parents to support his career as an artist was not easy. However, their encouragement became the driving force behind his work, inspiring him to create as a way to honor their faith in him.
“Having my father by my side played a crucial role in shaping the artist I have become today,” he says.
To honor his parents, Val developed a simple idea rooted in the two things he loves most: his mother and his passion for dance and music.
The videos were put together more spontaneously than through careful planning. It all started one day when Val decided to create content with his mother.
“We really had a natural setting, so it felt real,” he says. “I started using Latin music because it fills me with energy and joy, especially waking up to those beats. Artists like Bad Bunny were among my first choices, and people often told me I reminded them of him, which made it even more fun.”
Rather than focusing solely on Arab audiences, Val blends Arabic and Latin cultures in his work, reaching a wider audience while also exploiting the global popularity of artists like Bad Bunny.
“The Arab and Latin cultures have always felt close to me,” he explains. “There are natural similarities in rhythm, expression and energy. Even Moroccan music often carries rhythms and patterns that resemble Latin sounds.”
Val’s creative process is highly intuitive, guided more by feelings than strict planning. “I start by listening to a lot of music, until I find a piece of music that captures the mood and energy I want to express,” he explains.
From there, he begins visualizing the entire video, from the movements to the clothing and location to the small gestures that will bring it to life.
He carefully prepares the clothes, arranges the space, and works with his mother to ensure the timing and expressions are perfectly in sync. “Photography is just the beginning,” he says.
“Once we’re done, I dive right into editing, fine-tuning each moment to match the tempo of the music and the emotion we want to convey. Everything I do is guided by emotion and authenticity.”
For Val, if it wasn’t real, he wouldn’t call. That’s why he focuses on capturing lively, spontaneous, and heart-filled moments, moments that show real connection and joy.
Today, it’s easy to lose sight of the texture and details of local culture, especially when global trends and visuals dominate so much online content. However, for Vale, this is an opportunity to give back and offer a richer and more nuanced perspective, showing a depth and diversity of culture that is often invisible.
“I think it’s really important to express culture online, especially today, where trends can make everything seem the same,” he says.
“Sharing your roots and identity adds authenticity and depth. For me, it’s also a way to tell my story and encourage others to embrace their true identity.”
