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Musicians Syndicate to hold memorial for shaabi singer Ahmed Amer - Screens - Arts & Culture
Headed by Mostafa Kamel, Egypt's Musicians Syndicate plans to hold a special memorial for a young shaabi singer who died suddenly last Wednesday at the age of 42.
Amer, a most promising talent in the Egyptian shaabi music scene, died after suffering a sudden health crisis following his performance at an event in Mansoura.
According to the media, he was en route to his home in Cairo when his condition worsened. He was taken to a nearby hospital but died upon arrival, reportedly from a heart attack.
In an official statement by the Musicians Syndicate, Kamel stated that the late singer was a model of integrity, professionalism, and kindness.
"The Syndicate will always take pride in its members who are known for their good character and honourable legacy. Ahmed Amer was one of the distinguished examples we are proud of, and he will be deeply missed by the artistic and humanitarian community alike," Kamel said, lamenting the late singer.
He added that the Syndicate will hold the memorial in recognition of his value, his standing, and the positive impact he left in the hearts of his colleagues and admirers.
The memorial details have not been provided yet.
Born in Samanoud in Gharbia Governorate, Amer began singing at a young age, often performing covers of old songs, especially those by Medhat Saleh.
He later moved on to singing at local wedding celebrations and began composing songs, leaning towards shaabi and mahraganat genres.
During his musical career, Amer's repertoire amassed several hits, including Maba'etsh Mestaghrab, El Kol Khab, and Soheba B-Million Wish, among others.
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