Abu (Singer)

About

Egyptian pop singer and songwriter known for his smash hit duet "3 Daqat" that became one of the most streamed Arabic songs of all time after its 2017 release. He is also known for the songs "Habibi Ya Leil," "Ahwak," "Malek El Fabraka," "Eish Ya Alby," "Yeegi El Leil," and the award-winning humanitarian single "The World Is Blind."

Before fame

He began developing an interest in music as a teenager. He studied business at the American University in Cairo and initially worked in the corporate world while writing music on the side. He started releasing songs independently before gaining wider attention with early projects such as Sharbat. His big break came after releasing "3 Daqat" in 2017.

Trivia

His humanitarian single "The World Is Blind" was inspired by a Palestinian children's song and won three Global Music Awards in 2024 including Best Male Vocal, Protest Song, and Best Composition. He has also appeared on TV shows and even made a guest acting appearance in the Arabic adaptation of Miss Farah. His song "3 Daqat" served as an unofficial anthem of the first El Gouna Film Festival in 2017.

Family life

His full name is Mohamed Abu Al-Enein. He was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, where he grew up in a creative family. He shares a daughter named Layal with Nehal Leheta.

Associated with

He collaborated on the duet "3 Daqat" with singer and actress Yousra.