Eida Al Menhali
Eida Al Menhali عيضه المنهالي | |
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| Born | 7 April 1977 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, poet |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | EMI[1] |
Eida Al Menhali (Arabic: عيضه المنهالي; born 7 April 1977) is an Emirati singer. He is also referred to as Aida al-Menhali.[2] Known for his hit single "Motasoa," he headlined at the Mother of the Nation Festival in 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi.[3]
Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This style of performance is known in Arab world as Al Shallat. Having released his debut album, Mahma Jara, in 2002, Al Menhali has released six albums since. He has also toured extensively across the Persian Gulf and Middle East, performing in well-known festivals such as Hala February Festival, Salalah Concerts and Jerash Festival.[4] Al Menhali has garnered praise from many local publications. Khaleej Times has described him as "a hugely popular artist in the region".[5]
In the West, he is well known for his 2003 song Ya Tareshy, whose MIDI rendition by Nokia, then used as the default ringtone for their mobile phones in the Middle East, went viral in 2019.[6]
His album releases
His debut album release in 2002 was named Mahma Jara.[3]
In Abu Dhabi as part of the 44th National Day celebration, he performed "a poem praising the nation and its Rulers, especially Sheikh Zayed."[7] He was one of three UAE singers who opened the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in January 2019.[8]
His style
Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This practice is known as Al Shallat.[3]
Personal life
He has residence in the UAE and Morocco.[9]
On 22 September 2018, the Moroccan news website Rue20[9] reported that Marrakesh security forces had arrested Al Menhali with 11 other foreign citizens and 30 Moroccan nationals, facing charges of prostitution, corruption, and drunkenness.[10] He was reportedly released on bail.[2] Al-Menhali called the arrest a false rumor, and was supported by Diana Haddad on social media.[10] The Ambassador of Compositions denied the report of detention and said he had just communicated with his "friend Aida Al-Menhali" taking his annual vacation at his Morocco residence.[11]
Discography
Albums
- Mahma Jara (2002)
- Omsiyat Sheeriya (2006)
- Khayef Aleik (2003)
- Hadiyat Saif (2011)
- Shams Al Mahaba (2011)
- Mestareeh (2012)
- Gharami (2012)
- Qemt Al Zooq (2013)
Singles
References
- ^ "Eidha Al Menhali Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ a b https://www.lesiteinfo.com/people/affaire-du-chanteur-emirati-le-frere-dal-jassmi-sen-prend-au-maroc/. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b c Emirati singer Eida Al Menhali headlines Mother of the Nation fest. Gulf News.
- ^ Authorities and parents warn young Emiratis over ‘offensive’ viral dance craze. The National.
- ^ Star Power. Khaleej Times.
- ^ Know Your Meme: Ya Tarshi/Nokia ringtone Arabic song
- ^ "UAE celebrates a unique success story". The National. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Top UAE singers to open AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi". Arabian Business. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ a b "SCANDALE SEXUEL: LE CHANTEUR ÉMIRATI AIDHA EL MENHALI A QUITTÉ LE MAROC". Le 360. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Emirati Singer Eida Al Menhali Faces Allegations of ORGY with 30 Moroccan Girls, but Diana Haddad Supports Him". Albawaba. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Aida Al Menhali is Fine and the Story of His Arrest in Morocco is a Lie". Le Site Info. Retrieved 28 May 2019.