Dul Jaelani's Restlessness, an Analogy of 'Skincare Ambassador for Acne' to Save the National Song

Kapanlagi.com - As a young musician born into a legendary family, Dul Jaelani now carries a serious new responsibility. The youngest son of Ahmad Dhani and Maia Estianty has been appointed as the Icon of the Nation's Children, a role he undertakes with a unique and sharp philosophy.

This boyfriend of Tissa Biani feels that being a role model must start from oneself. He even created a humorous analogy to illustrate how important it is to maintain consistency between image and action, especially in this mission.

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1. Born from Restlessness

"I have to be a good example as an icon or ambassador for this task. It's like, having a skincare ambassador with acne isn't good," he joked.

He made this statement while attending the peak night of the Festival of Children's Songs of the Nation (FNAN) at the RRI Building, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (18/11/2025). This event is a talent search focused on national and patriotic songs.

For Dul, this festival was born from a deep restlessness. Amid the massive onslaught of foreign cultures, he worries that the younger generation will lose their identity and forget the extraordinary cultural wealth of the Archipelago.

2. Preserve Values Through Music

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"FNAN is very important in my opinion. Because there are young people who forget how great the Archipelago of Indonesia is," said Dul Jaelani.

This event, initiated by the Deputy of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ahmad Doli Kurnia, aims to be a stronghold for preserving Indonesian values through music. FNAN is expected to produce young talents who not only have excellent vocal techniques but also a strong sense of nationalism.

Public enthusiasm has also proven to be high, with 432 participants from various regions registering. After a strict selection, the top 10 finalists competed in front of a jury that included Pay Burman, Rian D'MASIV, Neno Warisman, and Vicky Sianipar.

3. Joint Task

Dul emphasizes that this struggle is a joint task. He invites all young people not to be complacent and to continue to dig and preserve the cultural wealth that has been historically proven.

"Our duty as Indonesians is to not forget our own culture, which has indeed been proven, historically, until now our culture has extraordinary wealth. We must not be lulled by foreign cultures," he concluded firmly.

4. Q & A About Dul Jaelani

Who is Dul Jaelani and what is his role currently related to national songs?
Dul Jaelani is a musician, singer, songwriter, and actor from Indonesia, the youngest son of Ahmad Dhani and Maia Estianty. He is currently appointed as the icon or ambassador of the Festival Nyanyian Anak Negeri (FNAN) 2025, an event aimed at reviving the spirit of nationalism and preserving national songs among the younger generation.

What are Dul Jaelani's main concerns regarding the preservation of national songs?
Dul Jaelani's main concern is the lack of popularity of national songs among young people and the worry that the younger generation is forgetting Indonesia's cultural wealth. He sees a significant challenge in presenting national songs to remain appealing and relevant to young people amidst the onslaught of foreign cultures.

(kpl/aal/tdr)