Shalabee Ibrahim

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Shalabee Ibrahim
Shalabee Silver Jubilee.jpg
Shalabee at Niuma Mohamed 's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019
Born (1997-05-30) 30 May 1997 (age 26)
M. Mulah, Maldives
Alma materAl-Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya
Occupations
  • Playback singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Spouse
Shifa Ibrahim
(m. 2020)
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Website shalabee.com

Shalabee Ibrahim (born March 30, 1997) is a Maldivian singer. Born in Mulah, Maldives, his career began upon participating in the reality show Maldivian Idol (2016), in which he was awarded as the first runner up of the show.

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Early life and career

1997–2012: School life

Shalabee Ibrahim studied from Al-Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya. He was a prefect and participated in several Quran reciting competitions. [1] He participated in the National Quran Competition for more than 9 times and has repeatedly being awarded; also winning the 2nd place from the whole competition once. [2] Regarding his studies, Ibrahim said; "It was good till grade 9. Afterwards, I quit. I always have to get ready for the exams after memorising something. I never understand it to that extent, and there is a lack of interest". [2] After completing grade 9, he found a new interest in boduberu and started performing boduberu along with some of his friends. [1]

2015–present: Maldivian Idol and beyond

In 2015, Ibrahim participated in the Boduberu Challenge, where he was the lead singer of the boduberu group Dhammaanu. At the end of the show, he was awarded as the best singer of the season. [3] The same year, he auditioned for the first season of Maldivian Idol and was chosen as the first runner-up of the show. [4] A while after the results were declared, Shalabee’s manager Ali Amir refused to accept the results of the show and demanded to publicize the results of votes. [5] However, a day later the team decided to move forward with the agreement that was made along with Public Service Media, which involves talent managing programs for a span of two years. [6]

On 30 June 2016, Ibrahim released his first studio album. Titled Hidhaaee Noor , it was an album of hymns and was launched by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom who also penned lyrics for one of the songs from the album. [7]

Philanthropy

Besides his career in music, Ibrahim has also showed interest in contributing to various charities. In 2016, he decided to cover study related costs of a special needs child for 1 year. [8]

Discography

Feature film

YearFilmSongLyricistCo-artist(s)
2017 Hahdhu "Thaubaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ismail Mubarik Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Hussain Ali, Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Ibrahim Nashif
Bos "Veyn Thakun Dhin"Adam Haleem Adnan Mariyam Ashfa
2023 Beeveema "Beeveema" Ahmed Zareer Mariyam Ashfa

Non-film songs

YearAlbumSongCo-artist(s)Ref.
2016Ehandhaanugai Covers"Vevunee Loabey" Mariyam Ashfa

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsRef.
Hidhaaee Noor
  • Released: 30 June 2016
  • Label: —
  • Composer(s): Shalabee Ibrahim
  • Writer(s): Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Adam Naseer Ibrahim, Hassan Shakir Mohamed, Adam Abdul Rahman
  • Formats: CD
[9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2023 November PassengerSpecial appearance [10]

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