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About
Emirati darbuka player, influencer, and social media personality, famous for going out in public and playing his darbuka, a goblet-shaped percussion instrumen that originated in the Middle East. He has over 6 million followers on Instagram, where he posts under the handle alrafaelo.
Before Fame
He started posting to TikTok in April 2019 and created his YouTube channel in January 2020. He is now the top video streamer on TikTok in Dubai,
Trivia
He became known for filming himself playing darbuka in public and asking strangers on the street to play the same tune he played in exchange for money. He also has released several music videos like "Clasa si stil" with Mihai Florea, Albu Philip and Pablo, "Talent from birth", and " Zoom."
Family Life
He was born and raised in Dubai.
Associated With
He has collaborated with musician, Costel Biju, on a number of songs, including the hit, "BMW," in February 2025.
