Ahmed Adaweya

Born: 1945-06-26

Ahmed Mohamed Morsy was born in the governorate of al-Minya. His father was a livestock trader in al-Minya and he was the second to last of his father’s fourteen children. Ahmed married in 1976 and he has a daughter and a son. His son Mohamed is also a folk musician. Ahmed began singing in 1969 at the al-Alatiyah café on Mohamed ‘Aly street. He was famous by 1972 and performed at weddings and parties. Mohamed sang at the wedding of musician Sharifa Fadel, an occaision which was attended by a number of artists and journalists. Also in attendance was the owner of the Larizona casino who offered Ahmed the opportunity to work at his casino. Thereafter Ahmed recorded two records for the “Sawt al-Houb” recording company – fame followed. Among the musician’s best known songs are “al-Sah al-Dah Ambo”, “Zahma ya Donya Zahma” (“Crowds”), “Seeb wa Ana Aseeb” (“Let Go and I Will Too”). Mohamed also contributed songs to film titles and even performed comedy roles. However he was not successful as an actor as it would seem that singing is his main talent. At the beginning of the nineties Ahmed was involved in an accident that almost cost him his life. He was paralyzed for a period and retreated from the public stage so that he could recuperate. Ahmed has lately began making minor appearances and has redistributed some of his older song titles in addition to performing alongside youthful performers presenting folk songs. In this manner he has performed jointly with Lebanese musician Ramy al-‘Ayash and the two presented the song “al-Nas Rayqah” (“The People are Laid Back”) which was well received by the majority of audiences. Despite ‘Adawiyah’s retreat from stardom twenty years ago following his accident he is still regarded as a folk music giant in Egypt. No one has thus far succeeded in replicating the success which saw him stand out in the seventies and eighties of the previous century.


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Mamnue liltalaba

as شوقي الحلواني
Released: 1984-09-05

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The Hallucination Kingdom

as زيطه
Released: 1983-04-11

Master Qaddoura (Hassan Abdeen) is a big drug dealer in Alexandria, and officer Kamel (Mahmoud...

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4-2-4

as Simsim
Released: 1981-10-15

Lions Football club Abdul Ghaffar (Amin Al Hunaidi) decides to be a football team of his...

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The Beauty and The Scoundrel

as مغني
Released: 1974-07-12

Abdo decides to steal cars, and in his first attempt, he meets the married woman Najwa, who...

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May He Rest in Peace

as uncredited
Released: 1982-06-14

Because Ayoub is greedy for Al-Zafarani's wealth, he agrees to marry his second daughter, Salwa,...

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All Is Well

as uncredited
Released: 1984-10-22

Fathy is a journalist who is married to Suheir, a successful TV presenter. Fathy suffers from...

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Fangs

as Dracula
Released: 1981-08-01

When Ali and Mona's car breaks down on their way to a party, they head to the nearest house to...

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شاطئ الحظ

as uncredited
Released: 1983-10-14

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Memories of Hani Shenouda

as uncredited
Released: 2023-03-08

Memories of Hani Shenouda, is a concert in honor of the musician Hani Shenouda, which was held...

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Five in Hell

as uncredited
Released: 1982-09-13

Fahmy agrees with his colleagues Nasr and Kamal to steal the company's safe because he needs the...

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Sargeant Shabrawi

as uncredited
Released: 1982-09-27

Sergeant Shabrawi is tasked to deliver the thief, Zanati, to prison and Zubaida to the mental...

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فتوة درب العسال

as uncredited
Released: 1985-11-25

Prince pays the debts of the confectionery factory that the two sisters inherited, Tohma and her...

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Ana almajnun

as مطرب
Released: 1981-11-09

Hassan enters a mental hospital, claiming madness after stealing a jewelry shop. Naima pretends...

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What Girls Want

as uncredited
Released: 1980-09-19

Layla refuses to get married because she believes all men are liars especially after her...

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A Boy Child, Amen

as Wedding Singer
Released: 1984-03-19

Mohamed El-Asyouty lives with his wife Karima and their three adult daughters but he feels...

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رجل في سجن النساء

as uncredited
Released: 1982-01-07

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Sotohi Foq Al-Shagra

as مطرب السيرك
Released: 1983-01-31

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A Woman Deceived Me

as برادس القهوجي
Released: 1979-08-20

Ahmed opens a law office in one of the local neighborhoods, he gets involved with the wealthy...

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ساعة الغروب

as uncredited
Released: 2023-04-24

A documentary about the legendary popular singer Ramadan El-Prince

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Hassan Beh El Ghalban

as Hanafy
Released: 1982-09-06

Hassan is aa simple employee whose friend gets him a job with the merchant Salem. Al-Nabrawy, a...

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Mekhemar Is Always Ready

as uncredited
Released: 1980-03-01

Mukhaymar does not succeed in any job, whether as a lawyer or even an electrician, so he decides...

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