Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | May 8, 1941 |
Birth Place | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Age | 82 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $2 billion (2024)
Mahmoud Ahmed, a renowned World Music Singer from Ethiopia, is anticipated to have a net worth of approximately $2 billion by 2024. With his captivating voice and soulful melodies, Mahmoud Ahmed has captivated audiences not only in his home country but also on a global scale. Throughout his illustrious career, Ahmed has amassed significant wealth through his thriving music career, numerous hit albums, and successful tours. His influence and impact on the music industry, coupled with his immense talent, have solidified his status as one of the wealthiest musicians in Ethiopia and beyond.
About
Popular performer in the 1970s and 1980s, especially among Ethiopian refugees driven out by the military coups of the 1970s.
Before Fame
He was a shoe-shiner and also a handyman at the Arizona Club, where he became a regular performer in 1962 after pinch hitting for the band's singer.
Trivia
He was one of the first contemporary Ethiopian Singers to become an international hit and perform in the United States.
Family Life
He was born of Gurage ancestry in Addis Ababa's Mercato district and grew up mesmerized by the music on the radio.
Associated With
He and Ry Cooder were both recipients of the BBC World Music Award.