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Mohammed Assaf
Libyan-born Palestinian pop singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mohammad Jaber Abdul Rahman Assaf (Arabic: محمد جبر عبدالرحمن عساف; born 1 September 1990)[1] is a Palestinian pop singer well known for being the winner of the second season of Arab Idol, broadcast by the MBC network. His victory received worldwide coverage from the media and was welcomed with joy by Palestinians and the rest of the Arab world. In 2013, Assaf was named a goodwill ambassador for peace by The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). He was also named ambassador of culture and arts by the Palestinian government and was offered a position with "diplomatic standing" by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.[2] Assaf's story is the basis of the 2015 film The Idol, directed by Hany Abu-Assad. After Arab Idol, Assaf has gone on to enjoy huge popularity in the Arab World and the Arab diaspora and has released two albums and a great number of singles and collaborations. Most of his music is sung in the Iraqi and Gulf dialects.
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Born | Mohammad Jaber Abdul Rahman Assaf محمد جبر عبدالرحمن عساف (1990-09-01) 1 September 1990 (age 33) Misrata, Libya |
Nationality | Libyan, Palestinian |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Known for | Winner of the Arab Idol |
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Reem Ouda (m. 2020) |
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Website | mohammedassaf442.com[dead link] |