Amr Diab

Amr Diab (Arabic: عمرو دياب, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈʕɑmɾe deˈjæːb]; born 11 October 1961) is an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actor. Known as "The Father of Mediterranean Music" and "The Superstar of the Arab World", he is the best-selling Arab artist of all time, having sold over 50 million records worldwide.

Diab was born in Port Said, Egypt, and began his career in 1983. He released his first album, Ya Tareeq, in 1984, which was a commercial success. Diab followed up with a series of hit albums, including Ghanny Men Albak (1987), Mayyal (1988), Shawaana (1989), and Habibi (1991), which established him as one of the most popular singers in the Arab world.

Diab's music is a fusion of traditional Arab music with Western pop and dance influences. He is known for his smooth vocals, catchy melodies, and energetic stage performances. Diab has also starred in several films, including Akher Shaqwaa (1992), Ice Cream in Gleam (1999), and El Alem Alleyom (2000).

Diab has won numerous awards throughout his career, including the World Music Award for Best-Selling Middle Eastern Artist in 1996, the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Middle Eastern Act in 2001, and the Big Apple Music Award for Best Male Artist in 2009. He has also been named one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" by Time magazine in 2004.

Diab continues to be a popular figure in the Arab world and beyond. He has released over 30 albums and has toured extensively throughout the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. Diab is a cultural icon and is considered to be one of the most successful Arab artists of all time.

Here are some of Amr Diab's most popular songs:

• "Ya Tareeq" (1984)
• "Ghanny Men Albak" (1987)
• "Mayyal" (1988)
• "Shawaana" (1989)
• "Habibi" (1991)
• "Wayah" (1994)
• "Nour El Ain" (1996)
• "Aktar Wahed" (1998)
• "El Alem Alleyom" (2000)
• "Ya Ana Ya La" (2003)
• "Ana Ayesh" (2005)
• "Khalina Nensaa" (2007)
• "El Leila" (2009)
• "Wayah" (2011)
• "Gamal El Ayam" (2014)
• "Ahla W Ahla" (2016)
• "Nour El Shams" (2018)
• "Ya Belady" (2020)