In a literary event held in Constantine, novelist and academic Waciny Laredj advocated for honoring the legacy of Cheikha Rimitti, describing her as a resilient artist who shaped the history of Raï music. Laredj criticized the digital discourse surrounding his latest novel, noting that social media platforms—often driven by what he termed "electronic flies"—have replaced genuine critical debate with hasty, uninformed judgments. He argued that Rimitti's life, which began in orphanage and poverty during the 1940s and culminated in global recognition, should be understood through her historical and social context rather than narrow moralizing about her lyrics. Laredj stressed that instead of immediate condemnation, there is a need for serious academic research into her artistic journey, her stylistic influences, and her role as a foundational figure for the genre.