Eida Al Menhali
Eida Al Menhali عيضه المنهالي | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 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 1 January 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]
Career
[edit]Al Menhali's debut album, Mahma Jara, was released in 2002.[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."[6] 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.[7]
In popular culture
[edit]The song “Ya Tareshy” from his 2003 album Khayef Aleik received widespread attention through meme status when a video titled “Nokia ringtone arabic” was uploaded to YouTube. [8] The video, uploaded in 2019, is a low-quality recording of a Nokia 6610 playing a MIDI version of the song as a ringtone.
Style
[edit]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
[edit]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.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Mahma Jara (2002)
- Khayef Aleik (2003)
- Omsiyat Sheeriya (2006)
- Hadiyat Saif (2011)
- Shams Al Mahaba (2011)
- Mestareeh (2012)
- Gharami (2012)
- Qemt Al Zooq (2013)
Singles
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Eidha Al Menhali Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ a b "Affaire du chanteur émirati: Le frère d'Al Jassmi s'en prend au Maroc (VIDEO)". 12 September 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ 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 Archived 16 May 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Khaleej Times.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Nokia ringtone arabic".
- ^ a b "SCANDALE SEXUEL: LE CHANTEUR ÉMIRATI AIDHA EL MENHALI A QUITTÉ LE MAROC". Le 360. 13 September 2018. 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.