Shalabee Ibrahim
{{short description|Maldivian singer (born 1997)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shalabee Ibrahim
| image = Shalabee Silver Jubilee.jpg
| caption = Shalabee at Niuma Mohamed 's Silver Jubilee celebration event, 2019
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|05|30|df=yes}}
| birth_place = M. Mulah, Maldives
| alma_mater = Al-Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Playback singer
- songwriter
}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| children = 2
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| genre = {{flatlist|
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| instrument = Vocals
| website = {{URL|http://shalabee.com/}}
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| spouse = {{marriage|Shifa Ibrahim|2020}}
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Shalabee Ibrahim (born March 30, 1997) is a Maldivian singer. Born in Mulah, Maldives, his career began upon participating in the reality show Maldivian Idol (2016), in which he was awarded as the first runner up of the show.
Early life and career
=1997–2012: School life=
Shalabee Ibrahim studied from Al-Madhrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya. He was a prefect and participated in several Quran reciting competitions. He participated in the National Quran Competition for more than 9 times and has repeatedly being awarded; also winning the 2nd place from the whole competition once.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/13846 |title=People say I am better than Ali Rameez |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=10 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701194302/https://avas.mv/13846 |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}} Regarding his studies, Ibrahim said; "It was good till grade 9. Afterwards, I quit. I always have to get ready for the exams after memorising something. I never understand it to that extent, and there is a lack of interest". After completing grade 9, he found a new interest in boduberu and started performing boduberu along with some of his friends.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/16480 |title=Went to final after winning every single match; what's the fate for tonight? |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=10 April 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701194657/https://avas.mv/16480 |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}}
=2015–present: ''Maldivian Idol'' and beyond=
In 2015, Ibrahim participated in the Boduberu Challenge, where he was the lead singer of the boduberu group Dhammaanu. At the end of the show, he was awarded as the best singer of the season.{{cite news|url=https://avas.mv/18388 |title=Hearts' Idol; though not selected for Idol |language=Divehi|publisher=Avas |author=Nadheem, Ahmed |date=10 June 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701190438/https://avas.mv/18388 |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}} The same year, he auditioned for the first season of Maldivian Idol and was chosen as the first runner-up of the show.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/35418 |title=Laisha wins 'Maldivian Idol' |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Ali, Ahmed |date=3 May 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701112355/http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/35418 |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}} A while after the results were declared, Shalabee’s manager Ali Amir refused to accept the results of the show and demanded to publicize the results of votes.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/35422 |title="Corruption involved in selecting the Idol, will not accept the results" – Shalabee's manager |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Ali, Ahmed |date=3 May 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701112218/http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/35422 |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}} However, a day later the team decided to move forward with the agreement that was made along with Public Service Media, which involves talent managing programs for a span of two years.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/411892/ |title=Shalabee decided to move forward with PSM agreement |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Abdulla, Fareeha |date=3 May 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701113055/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/411892/ |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}}
On 30 June 2016, Ibrahim released his first studio album. Titled Hidhaaee Noor, it was an album of hymns and was launched by Maumoon Abdul Gayoom who also penned lyrics for one of the songs from the album.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/433000/ |title=Shalabee's first Madhaha Album "Hidhaaee Noor" released |language=Divehi|publisher=Vaguthu |author=Rasheed, Reeaan |date=1 July 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701103908/http://www.vaguthu.mv/evaguthu/433000/ |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}}
Philanthropy
Besides his career in music, Ibrahim has also showed interest in contributing to various charities. In 2016, he decided to cover study related costs of a special needs child for 1 year.{{cite news|url=http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/36629 |title=Shalabee to cover study related costs of a special needs child for 1 year |publisher=Vaguthu |author=Rasheed, Reeaan |date=1 July 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701111321/http://www.vaguthu.mv/en/36629 |archivedate=1 July 2016 |accessdate=1 July 2016}}
Discography
= Feature film =
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! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Film ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Lyricist ! scope="col" | Co-artist(s) |
| rowspan="2"| 2017
! scope="row" | Hahdhu | "Thaubaa" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Ismail Mubarik | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Hussain Ali, Ibrahim Zaid Ali, Ibrahim Nashif |
| scope="row" | Bos
| "Veyn Thakun Dhin" | Adam Haleem Adnan |
|---|
| 2023
! scope="row" | Beeveema | "Beeveema" |
= Non-film songs =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Song ! scope="col" | Co-artist(s) ! scope="col"| Ref. |
| 2016
! scope="row" | Ehandhaanugai Covers | "Vevunee Loabey" | |
= Studio albums =
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! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Album details ! scope="col"| Ref. |
| scope="row"| Hidhaaee Noor
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Filmography
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!scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role !scope="col"| Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref(s)|Reference(s)}} |
| 2023
!scope="row"| November | Passenger | Special appearance |
References
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