Ibrahim Zaid Ali

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Ibrahim Zaid Ali
Ali receiving the National Award of Recognition, 2017
Born (1978-01-15) 15 January 1978 (age 46)
GDh. Thinadhoo, Maldives
Occupations
  • Playback singer
  • Music composer
Years active2001–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals

Ibrahim Zaid Ali (born 15 April 1978), commonly known as Kuda Ibbe is a Maldivian singer and music composer.

Early life and career[edit]

Since childhood, Ali had been listening to all genres of songs from Bollywood classical to hip-hop to heavy metal music.[1] At the age of seven, Ali fabricated music equipment including guitar and drum using wood, plywood and tin, where he used these self-made instruments to perform songs in the football stadium.[1] His talent was recognized by a band member who visited his island for a show where this member gifted him with a real guitar.[1] In 1997, during his vacation, Ali visited Male' where one of his family members, Ahmed Nihan, a music performer back then, introduced him to the world of The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Iron Maiden, Metallica and Guns N' Roses.[1] Before pursuing a career in music, Ali worked as a professional painter and artist developing banners and posters.[1]

His first public stage performance was as a guitarist in the Hafthaa Show where prominent faces including Ali Rameez and Mezzo Mohamed Majid were star performers.[1] In of the shows, he performed a Bollywood track of Sonu Nigam which caught the eyes of several music artists.[1] During the time, Dhivehi Raajjeyge Adu was in the process of forming a music band titled "Waves Band".[1] The band was formed in 2001 which also marks his career beginning by performing three tracks for the album Aimina.[2] The following year he performed his breakthrough song "Edhemey Kalaayah" from the album Hithukooru which topped charts for many weeks.[2] Initially, scheduled to record the song in the voice of Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, it was later landed to Ali which he considered as his "biggest fortune" in his career.[3]

Afterwards, Ali became one of the most sought after artists and was hired by several music directors and producers to perform songs and compose music for many studio albums, films, national songs and religious tracks.[1] Initially, he was labelled as a composer "rehashing copy tunes" though later he was credited as one of the "prominent original music composers" of the nation where in 2018, the Government of Maldives honoured him with the National Award of Recognition, which he attributed as his biggest achievement.[2]

Discography[edit]

Feature film[edit]

Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
2005 Zuleykha "Thi Loaiybah Hiyy Kiyaaleema" Mausoom Shakir Aishath Inaya
2008 Yoosuf "Beeve Dhaanebaa" Ahmed Lais Asim, Sofoora Khaleel
2009 Loaiybahtakaa "Loaiybahtakaa" Adam Haleem Adnan Aishath Maain Rasheed
E Dharifulhu "Hiyy Mi Edhey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
Hiyy Rohvaanulaa "Haaufaa Dheynamey" Mumthaz Moosa, Mariyam Ashfa
"Haaufaa Dheynamey" (Remix Version)
"Vaudhey Vevey Mee" Kopee Ibrahim Rasheedh Mariyam Ashfa
"Ufaavey Kalaa Fenumun" Ahmed Falah
2010 Maafeh Neiy "Antharees Hiyy Veyey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Maya Nasih
"Thihen Ladhun Heeleema" Solo
"Hanhaarain Hiyy Furidhey" Rafiyath Rameeza
Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa "Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaiga" (Theme Version) Abdul Hannaan Moosa Didi Solo
"Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Rafiyath Rameeza, Ahmed Shabeen
Mariyam Ashfa, Aminath Shaufa Saeed
"Dhoadhi Ran Beehilaa" (Version 2) Rafiyath Rameeza
Veeraana "Veeraana" (Promotional song) Adam Haleem Adnan Various Artists
"Veeraanaa Vefaavaa Hayaaiy" Rafiyath Rameeza
"Mausoomu Hiyy" Moonisa Khaleel
"Hooreh Hey Thee" Solo
"Vakivedhiyayas" (Duet Version) Unoosha
Fanaa "Thiya Jismuge Hoonun Mirey" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Mariyam Ashfa
Niuma "Hiyy Dhevijjey Kalaayah Huvaa" [4] Adam Haleem Adnan Aishath Maain Rasheed
"Vindhaa Kulhey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ibrahim Nashif, Mariyam Ashfa, Aminath Shaufa Saeed
"Niuma" (Promotional song) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ahmed Ibrahim, Shammoon Mohamed
"Fathihaa Fenilaa Nala Goma" Solo
Vakinuvinama "Thiya Loabeegaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
Heyonuvaane "Konkahala Lolhumeh" Adam Haleem Adnan Solo
2011 Sazaa "Hindhukolheh" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
"Furathama Nazaru" Solo
Zaharu "Zaharu" Solo
"Dhuniyeynvee Baakee" (Male Version)
"Dhuniyeynvee Baakee" (Duet Version) Rafiyath Rameeza
"Araamudheyshey"
14 Vileyrey "Saadhavileyrey" (Promotional Song) Solo
Laelaa "Mihiree Kalaayahtakaa" Shaheedha Mohamed
"Mifuraana Ekugaa"
Hiyy Yaara Dheefa "Dheyshey Naa" Aminath Lamha Latheef
"Vindhaa Furaanain" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa
"Fini Rey Moosun" Mariyam Rifqa
2012 Mihashin Furaana Dhandhen "Furathama Nazaru" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Solo
"Neygey Bunaakah" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa
"Mi Hashin Furaana Dhandhen" Adam Haleem Adnan Mariyam Ashfa, Ahmed Yafiu
Love Story "Maamelaameli" Aishath Maain Rasheed
"Vaa Loabinney" Solo
2014 Insaana "Insaana" (Promotional Song) Solo
Aadheys "Kurihaa Aadheys" (Remix Version) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
2015 Ahsham "Loabi Vaavaru" [4] Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
2016 Vafaatheri Kehiveriya "Loaiybey Mee" Lahufa Faiz
Vee Beyvafa "Ufalaa Hithaamaigaa Vaanan Ekee" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Aishath Maain Rasheed
Baiveriyaa "Kan'bulo Magey Reehchey" Solo
2017 Hahdhu "Thaubaa Vamey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ismail Mubarik Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Hussain Ali, Shalabee Ibrahim, Ibrahim Nashif
Bos "Mi Vaavaru" [4] Mausoom Shakir Solo
"Edhemey Rahumaiy" Solo
2023 Loabi Vevijje "Gunamun Midhaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Nafha

Short films[edit]

Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 3 "Magey Jaanu Hibain Dhemey" Kopee Mohamed Rasheedh Solo
2008 E Sirru "E Sirru" (Theme Song) Solo
2008 Faqeeru Koe "Faqeeru Koe" (Theme Song) Ahmed Falah Solo
2009 Aharennah Loabi Nuvevununama "Loabin Heelaa Kalaa" Shifa Thaufeeq Shifa Thaufeeq
2010 Muhammaage Briefcase "Muhammaage Briefcase" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mohamed Abdul Ghanee[3]
2011 Farihibe 3 "Udhuhi Dhooni Fulhu" Ahmed Falah Solo
2012 13 Ah Visnaa Dhehaas "Theyrayah Visnaa Dhehaas" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
2013 Siyaasee Koalhun "Siyaasee Koalhun" Ahmed Falah Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
Farihibe 4 "Dhun Elhi Fariyaa" Ahmed Falah Solo

Television[edit]

Year Title Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
2008 Soora "Vakivedhiyayas" Adam Haleem Adnan Solo
2008 Hama Ekani Kalaayahtakai "Hama Ekani Kalaayahtakai" Solo
2009 Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey "Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey" Adam Haleem Adnan Rafiyath Rameeza
2009 Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey? "Vakinuvaan Bunefaa Vaudheh Nuvanhey?" Moonisa Khaleel
2010 Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noon Hey? "Magey Hithakee Hitheh Noonhey" Adam Haleem Adnan Moonisa Khaleel
2012 Adhives Eloaibah Gadharu Kuran "Adhives Eloaiybah Qadharu Kuran" Mausoom Shakir Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
"Vakivedhiyayas" Adam Haleem Adnan Unoosha
2015 Vakivumuge Kurin "Vakivumuge Kurin" Adam Haleem Adnan Solo
2018 Huvaa "Huvaa" Adam Haleem Adnan Solo
2020 Hanaa "Hiyy Dhevijjey Kalaayah Huvaa" Adam Haleem Adnan Aishath Maain Rasheed

Non-Film songs[edit]

Year Album/single Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
NA Single "Loabin Mi Lolugaa Bosdhemun" Solo
NA Single "Zuvaanun" Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
2001 Aimina "Mihiyy Dhevunee" Annaarumaa Rasheedh Mariyam Waheedha
"Aimina" Solo
"Hiyy Dheefaa Athuleemaa" Solo
2002 Hithukooru "Elli Kalhin" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Waves Band
"Cinderella"
"Fanara Vileyrey"
"Leenaa"
"Hey Filaa Dhaavaruge Kamakah"
"Edhemey Kalaayaa"
"Kan'bulo Beynun Veemaa"
"Mi Kiyaadhey Haadhisaa"
"Keehhey Vee Olhuvaalee"
"Pink & Blue"
Fari Hooru "Hithuga Kalaage Nan"
"Enme Furathama Fenilumun"
"Hoorehfadha Moonekey Ujaalaa"
"Rasfari Gomafulhu"
"Hiyy Ufaa"
"Edhemey Kalaayaa" (Remix Version) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
"Such A Feeling"
"Loonaa Fenuney Magumathin"
"Loa Merey Keiynuvey"
"Saadhaa Dhon Moonaa"
"Vaaloaiybeh Neyngey Bunedheyn Nadhaa"
"Suni Suni Raatein"
2004 Ehan'dhaanugai... "Thanthan Mi Balan" Solo
2006 Hiyy Dheewaanaa 3 "Hoadheyney Kalaa" Shareefa Fakhry Shifa Thaufeeq
Hiyy Roaney "Hiyy Roaney" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mariyam Ashfa
"Thiya Fari Reethi Nazaru" Adam Haleem Adnan Solo
Jismu "Hiyy Meygaa Thelhilaifiyey" Solo
"Aniyaa Dhey Reyrey" Solo
Mihan'dhaanugai... "Dhinveynuge Hithaamaigaa" Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi Solo
2007 Hiyy Dheebalaa "Masthee Veveneethoa" Ahmed Nashidh (Dharavandhoo) Aishath Inaya
Hiyy Kiyaathee "No Entry" Aminath Nashidha
Salaamey... "Dhaashey Dhen" Mariyam Rifqa
Thihan'dhaanugai... "Ufaavaa Zamaaney" Solo
2008 Hiyy Dhoovee "Haalu Huri Gothey Mee" Solo
Hiyy Sihenee "Ishqu Mee" Unoosha
Jaadhuvee Nooru "Aawaaraa Aawaaraa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Unoosha
Nasheedh 2008 "Wathan Edhey Mi Gothah" Shifa Thaufeeq, Mariyam Ashfa, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Various
Thihan'dhaanugai Remix "Vaaneyhe Dhuniyeygaa" Solo
2009 Mi Dhehiyy Gulhuney "Annaashey Loabin Han'dhaa" Solo
Yaaraa 4 "Dheki Dheki Kuranee Hithey" Mariyam Rifqa
Loabi Vaathee "Maheynethidhaaney" Shaheedha Riffath
Ehan'dhaanugai Duet "Meygaavi Alikuri Noorakee Maley" Yoosuf Mohamedfulhu Mariyam Nadha Inaz
Vaahan'dhaanakun "Malaa Thiya Maluge Sharafuga Ey" Solo
"Vaahan'dhaanakun Rovenee" (Group Version) Mohamed Amir Ahmed (Fares) Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Unoosha, Mukhthar Adam
2010 I Love You "I Love You" Ali Saeedh (Saittey) Solo
"Saahibaa" Solo
"Hairaanvey Fenifaa" Solo
"Dhaathan Feneyey" Jaadey
Ehan'dhaanugai Remix "Maathoa Bulaasam" Liusha Mohamed
Vaahan'dhaanakun 2 "Dhilaali Han'dhu" Solo
"Vaahan'dhaanakun Rovenee" (Group Version) Mohamed Amir Ahmed (Fares) Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Unoosha, Mukhthar Adam, Aishath Maain Rasheed, Hassan Jalaal, Ahmed Ibrahim (Ammadey)
2011 Badhunaseebu Loabi "Loabeegaa Mihaa Badhunaseebu Mivee" Hussain Inaaz Solo
"Dheewaanaa Kuree" Mariyam Ashfa
"Thiyey Edhey Loaiybakee" Rafiyath Rameeza
"Reyrey Nidhin Heylavvanee" Solo
Ehan'dhaanugai Retro "Nethee Nethee Beynun" Fathimath Nashwa
Beywafaatheriyaa "Firumaalaanamey" Solo
2012 Raagu "Halaboli Mi Hayaathun" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee

Mohamed Maajidh (Mezzo)

Solo
"Iru Ossemun Andhirikan" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Solo
"Beehilaa Vairoalhi" Solo
"Roalhin Fini Roalhin" Solo
"Vaifini Beehilaa" Solo
"Faiyminyeh Fadha Kujjeh" Solo
"Ladhuge Farudhaa" Solo
"Hamaekani Kalaayahtakaa" Solo
"Rovvaafaa Loabivaa" Solo
"Erey Nidhin Baakeevefaa" Solo
Ehan'dhaanugai 1433 "Hithakah Baareh Nethiyyaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Khadheeja Mohamed (Rizoo)
"Ehan'dhaanuge Asaruthakey" Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa, Various
Hithuge Enme Funminun: S01 "Mee Ilaahiyya Naseebaa Rahumaa" Solo
"Magey Rankolhu Vee Ekaherivefaa" Meera Mohamed Maajidh
Qaumee Dhuvas 1433 "Nujehi Fahathah" MNDF
Loabivumakee "Thiya Malugaa Evaa Karugan'du" Ismail Shameem Fathimath Zoona
Single "Kaarisaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Aishath Maain Rasheed
2013 Hiyy Dheebalaa 3 "Loaiybakah Ithubaaru Kurumeh" Solo
"Dhaashey Dhen" Mariyam Rifqa
MDP "Leyn Favaathee" Rafiyath Rameeza
2014 Single "Maruvaan Magey Hiyy" (Cover Version) Solo
Tharinge Rey 2014 "Dheynan Hithaa Jaanaa" Samaha Moosa Didi
Vaahan'dhaanakun 3 "Aakujjekey" Solo
"Vaahan'dhaanakun Rovenee" (Group Version) Mohamed Amir Ahmed (Fares) Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Unoosha, Mukhthar Adam, Aishath Maain Rasheed, Hassan Jalaal, Ahmed Ibrahim (Ammadey), Various
2015 Gellunu Haaru "Dhaanee Dhekilan" Hawwa Ashra
People's Cup 2015 "People's Cup" (Official Song) Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Solo
Enme Reethi: S01 "Ishaaraaiyhey Kuree" Ahmed Haleem Solo
"Rankula Jehi Loabin" Hussain Rasheedh Solo
"Dhushun Edhuhuri Araamaa" Mausoom Shakir Solo
"Rey Nidheegaaves Dhusheemey" Hawwa Ashra
Hithuge Enme Funminun: S03 "Hithuge Funminun" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Solo
Single "Vaathee Ma Kaireegaa" (Cover Version) Fathimath Nahula Aminath Lamha Latheef
Single "Lolakah Ninjeh Naadhey" (Cover Version) Easa Shareef Solo
Makita 2015 "Makita" (Official Song) Mohamed Naffan Amir
Single "Inthizaarugaa" Hussain Solo
2016 Single "Heelaa Gothun" Solo
Single "Kalaa Dhen Midhuniyeyn" (Cover Version) Abdul Raheem Abdulla Rafiyath Rameeza
2017 Single "Loabikan" Ali Waheedh Solo
Jumhooree 50 "Jumhooree 50 Mee" Adam Naseer Ibrahim Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa, Yamin Rasheedh, Fathimath Reeath Shameez
Qaumee Dhuvas 1439: Bahuruva "Khidhumaiy Kuran Mi Qaumah" Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa,

Hussain Ali, Asifa Jaufar

"Bahuruva Thafaathas" Ifagath Ibrahim
2018 Dhivehi Fuluhunge 85th Anniversary "Dhivehi Fuluhun" Rafiyath Rameeza, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa, Abdulla Naashif (Thaathi), Amaanee
"Ey Shaheedhee Zuvaan" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Majeedh Ismail
Han'dhakee Thee Hiyy Edhey "Meygaavi Alikuri Noorakee Maley" Yoosuf Mohamedfulhu Rafiyath Rameeza
Ooredoo Mas Race "Ooredoo Mas Race" Samaha Moosa Didi
Saff Champions 2018 "Aharemenge Ummeedhu" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa, Aminath Shaanee, Hussain Ali, Mohamed Maajidh (Mezzo)
Single "Vee Haalehga Vaan" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ahmed Ibrahim (Ammadey)
2019 Zakaathu Fund "Dheelathi Vamaathoa" Adam Naseer Ibrahim Abdulla Rasheedh
Single "Hoadhaifi Kaamiyaabu" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa
Qaumee Dhuvas 1441: Mintheege Hamahamakan "Qaanoonee Dhaairaa Kurieruvumugaa" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa, Amaanee
Iskandharu School 2019 "Qaumee Roohun" Mariyam Ashfa, Eanash, Amaanee
2020 Single "Enmen Ekee" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mohamed Abdul Ghanee
Single "Ilaahee Mibin" Abdul Rasheedh Hussain Various Artists
Loabi Nulibunas "Haadhahaa Loaiybey Buneemaa" Solo
"Thasveeru Hithugaa Fevifaa" Solo
"Mihithugaa Thiya Vindhu Jahaey" Rafiyath Rameeza
Single "Gunamun Midhaa" Hussain Mariyam Ashfa

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2009 Mohamma Gaadiyaa Himself Guest role; "Episode 2" [5]
2010 Dhin Veynuge Hithaamaigaa Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa" [6]
2010 Veeraana Himself Special appearance in the promotional song "Veeraana" [7]
2023 Loabi Vevijje Tholal's friend Special appearance [8]

Accolades[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
2010 Maldives Video Music Awards Best Duet Song "Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey" - Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey Won
2011 2nd SunFM Awards Most Entertaining Male Vocalist Nominated [9]
2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Kon Kahala Lolhumeh" - Heyonuvaane Nominated [10]
2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Dheyshey Naa" - Hiyy Yaara Dheefa Nominated [10]
2017 8th Gaumee Film Awards Best Original Song "Vaa Loabi Dhulun" - Vafaatheri Kehiveriya Nominated [11]
"Gandhee Huvaa" - Ahsham Nominated [11]
2018 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Singing and music composition Won [2]

References[edit]

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