Michel Elefteriades (Arabic: ميشال ألفتريادس; Greek: Μιχαήλ Ελευθεριάδης; born 22 June 1970) is a Lebanese politician, artist,[1] producer [2] and entrepreneur.

[3] He is noted in the Arab world for his unorthodox beliefs and opinions, which have generated controversy and ignited passionate responses from his supporters and detractors alike.

[7] A few of these are: He has directed a number of music videos, for such artists as Galvez,[20] Demis Roussos,[21] Tony Hanna,[22][23] The Chehade Brothers,[24] Hanine Y Son Cubano,[25][26] Nahawand, Tania Saleh, José Fernandez, Abdel Karim Chaar, Yusra, Rom Bakhtale, Tino Favazza.

In 2003, Elefteriades founded the "Beirut Music Hall", an 800-seat venue specializing in a unique concept that made it a night-clubbing destination in the Middle East.

The Palazzo Magnani Feroni[59] is currently a suites accommodation in the heart of Florence and has the highest panoramic roof terrace in the Oltrarno area from which you can see all the major monuments of the city.

In an interview with “La Republica”, Elefteriades said that he is happy that the ministry and the Superintendency are taking care of the church and that they are doing a fundamental job for the city of Florence.

[63] In spring 2019, he opened The Park By Elefteriades, an open-air venue located on the rooftop of the Yacht Club in Zaytouna Bay in the heart of Beirut.

In 1995, he presented The Wailing Wall, a 10x2 meters piece of art, at a special edition of the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs that took place in the Beirut Central District (instead of its customary location at Paris' Grand Palais).

[72] On 13 October 1990, Syrian forces launched an attack on the Lebanese army, defeating General Aoun; and occupied what still remained of Lebanon's free territory.

[76] Elefteriades was active in Lebanon's Cedar Revolution as he co-organized, in April 2005, a series of festivities to celebrate national unity, including a program of free concerts that took place in downtown Beirut under the heading of "Independence 05".

On 8 October 2007, during a press conference commemorating Che Guevara's capture 40 years earlier, Elefteriades launched a public campaign called "We Won’t Pay Lebanon’s Odious Debts".

[93] On the other hand, Elefteriades organized a rally at Beirut's Martyrs' Square on 15 October 2015 to thank his good friend, General Chamel Roukoz, for his service to his country.

[98][99] In spring 2005, Elefteriades co-organized a concert in Beirut, presenting some of the biggest names in Lebanese music: Nancy Ajram, Wadih El Safi, Myriam Fares, Ramy Ayach, Marwan Khoury, Amal Hijazi The entire proceeds of the event were forwarded, through the United Nations, to the southeast Asia tsunami victims.

[102] Elefteriades envisioned a new social, philosophical, political and cultural approach in his 'founding' of a new nation he named "Nowheristan", which is dedicated to justice, liberation, and equality.

[112] Elefteriades', with his self-styled title, "His Imperial Highness Michel I of Nowheristan," promotes his creation with articles, interviews and PR in numerous international media, including: CNN,[113] BBC, France 3 Méditerranée,[114] France 24,[115] TV5, TVE2,[116] Al-Jazeera,[117] Los Angeles Times,[118] Der Spiegel,[119] La Vanguardia,[120] Paris-Match, L'Orient Le Jour, Daily Star, Hurriyet,[121] Al-Ahram,[122] Asharq Al-Awsat,[123] De Standaard.