Who is Mohammed Assaf?

Mohammed Assaf is a Palestinian-Arab singer and songwriter from Gaza, best known for winning the 2013 Arab Idol competition. Born in 1989, he was raised in the Rafah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He is also a distinguished UN Goodwill Ambassador for Palestine.

Music Career

Assaf began singing at the age of four. He developed his own style of music, which combines traditional Palestinian music with contemporary Arabic sounds. His first album, “Ala Babi Waef Amarin” (On My Father’s Doorstep), was released in 2013. He has since released several albums including “Deewan Al-Hawa” (The Garden of Love) and “Qamar Bani Hashem” (Moon of the House of God). Assaf has also collaborated with many prominent artists such as Lebanese singer Elissa, Tunisian singer Samira Said, and Jordanian singer Omar Al-Abdallat.

Awards and Recognition

In 2013, Assaf won the Arab Idol competition after receiving the highest number of votes from viewers around the world. His victory was celebrated by millions of people around the world, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas who presented him with an award for his achievement. He has also won numerous awards from various organizations including a Gold Medal from the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation.

Philanthropic Work

In 2018, Assaf became a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Palestine and has since been involved in numerous philanthropic initiatives including organizing charity concerts to raise funds for those affected by violence in Gaza. He also works closely with several organizations dedicated to helping refugees across the Middle East.

Latest Projects

Assaf is currently working on his next album which will be released later this year. He has also been featured on several hit singles including “Ya Habibi” with Elissa and “Wala Kif” with Jordanian singer Omar Al-Abdallat.}

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