Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef
Latheef performing at the Eid Kulhivaru Show, 2015
Born (1961-05-01) 1 May 1961
Male', Maldives
Occupation
  • Playback singer
Years active1982–present
ChildrenMariyam Unoosha
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals

Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef (1 May 1961) is a Maldivian playback singer.

Career

Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef comes from a family with a strong musical background, her father, Abdul Latheef, being a notable musician in his prime years.[1] Influenced by Hindustani music and inspired by renowned singers like Asha Bhosle, she began her singing journey at a young age.[1] In 1982, an important opportunity arose when musician Imaadh Ismail and members of the Summer band were in search of a female vocalist. She participated in a brief audition which was rejected by the band members and instead requested her to render the song "Dil Ke Armaan Aansuo Me Bah Gaye" from the film Nikaah.[2] Impressed by her performance, they invited her to perform at the Gadhanoo Carnival, where her local adaptation of the song the same song titled "Dhevvi Faruvaayaa Shifaa" earned her widespread recognition.[2]

Following this, Shafeeqa's musical journey continued as she lent her voice to various films, including Shakku, Nufolhey Maa, Karunaige Agu, Loabeege Thoofan, Hadhiyaa, Imthihaan and Alathu Loabi most of which are composed and co-sung with Imaadh Ismail.[3] In addition to her film work, she has been a part of several musical groups such as Waves band, Antaris band and Olympians.[1] Her involvement with the Olympians band, in particular, earned her recognition as a lead singer within the group.[4] Shafeeqa's musical contributions extended to studio albums, with notable tracks including "Edhigen Mirey Dhaanamey" and "Fun Zakham Kuruvi Ramzun" for Galaxyge Therein 1, "Ey Keehvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey" for Galaxyge Therein 2, "Habeebee Habeebee" for Hulhudhaan, "Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey" for the short film Dheke Dhekeves 4 and her songs from Chance and Thari.[5]

In recognition of her musical achievements and dedication to the craft, Shafeeqa received the National Award of Recognition from the Government of Maldives in 1992.[1]

Personal life

At the peak of her career, Shafeeqa married Imaadh Ismail and they had three children, including the notable singer Mariyam Unoosha.[2][6] However, following a decade of marriage, the couple underwent a separation as the former was imprisoned allegedly for drug abuse and was later sentenced to two years of banishment.[2] Shafeeqa embarked on a new chapter in August 2018, uniting in marriage with a man nearly eleven years her junior.[7]

Discography

Feature film

Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
1988 Shakku "Ufaaverikamey Fun Ufaa" Solo
"Vindhakee Theehey"
"Dhe Arushunnah Maruhabaa Ey"
1989 Nufolhey Maa "Khiyaalu Oyaadhaa" Chilhiya Moosa Manik Imaadh Ismail
"Ma Mi Dheewaanaa Veemaahey"
1990 Karunaige Agu "Mifaraaiy Balaabalaashey" Kaneeru Abdul Raheem Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi
"Nikamethi Ehaa Dhera Meehakeen" Solo
"Lavvaashi Rahumathugaa Kalaa"
1991 Loabeege Thoofan "Naangaanuhey Sirrun Thiya Hiyy" Easa Shareef Imaadh Ismail
1993 Hadhiyaa "Mithaan'gaa Mihen Ais Vaanan Bahdhal" Hussain Shihab Imaadh Ismail
Imthihaan "Buneemey Vamey Khaassa Vaavaru" Imaadh Ismail
"Hoadhaashe Dhaanee" Mohamed Rashad
1994 Alathu Loabi "Ishaaraathu Libenee Dhuru Dhurun Dhey" Easa Shareef Imaadh Ismail

Short-film songs

Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
2006 Dheke Dhekeves 4 "Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey" Hassan Rasheedh Mumthaz Moosa

Non-film songs

Year Album/single Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)
NA Fazaa "Fini Roalhithah Kuruvee" (Female Version) Solo
"Loabin Miadhu Govaalee"
"Kalaa Thi Dheyhaa Masthee Asarugaa" Imaadh Ismail
"Loabi Dhey Ishaaraathey"
"Hiyy Dhee Nugendhaashey" Easa Moosa
NA NA "Foohin Dhineehey Mi Aniyaa" Solo
1982 Single "Dhevvi Faruvaayaa Shifaa" Ibrahim Mansoor Solo
1990 Galaxyge Therein 1 "Edhigen Mirey Dhaanamey" Imaadh Ismail
"Fun Zakham Kuruvi Ramzun"
1991 Galaxyge Therein 2 "Mi Vaahaa Ufaa Adhu Nidheebaa" Funama Adam Manik Solo
"Ufalaa Ekee Libey Ruhun" Imaadh Ismail
"Ey Keehvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey" Ibrahim Shakeeb
1992 Chance "Buneemey Vamey Khaassa Vaavaru" Imaadh Ismail
"Maayoos Veethi Haal"
"Hoadhaashe Dhaanee" Mohamed Rashad
"Farikamuge Inthihaa Thaa Ey" Ibrahim Shakeeb
"Han'dhumavee Gandhee Bunaa" (Version 1) Solo
"Han'dhumavee Gandhee Bunaa" (Version 2)
"Tholhilaanamey Tholhilaanee"
1993 Saalhan'ga "Gendhanyaa Gendhavaashey" Hussain Rasheedh Hussain Rasheedh
Thari – 1 "Ishaaraathu Libenee Dhuru Dhurun Dhey" Easa Shareef Imaadh Ismail
"Furathama Neyngi Noonhey Loabi Vanee" Ibrahim Shakeeb
"Nan Hithugaa Aaveyey"
1994 Galaxyge Therein 5 "Thihan'dhaan Numedhaa" Abdul Raoof
"Neredhenhe Balan" Ibrahim Shakeeb
1995 NA "Khiyaalu Kuri E Maazee" Ahmed Sharumeel Massoodh Moosa Didi
2001 Abaarana "Themigen E Ai Reyrey" Solo
"Thunfathuge Beehun" Imaadh Ismail
Raiyvilaa "Masthu Ma Vaavaru" Solo
"Libeythoa Dhineemey"
2002 Hithuge Loabi "E Han'dhuves Yaqeeney" Ibrahim Shakeeb
"Zuvaanaa Aadhey" Mahmoodha Shakeeb
Hulhudhaan "Habeebee Habeebee" Solo
"Vindhakee Meyga Vaahaa Thiyey"
2003 Han'dhaan "Loabeege Dhaanun" Solo
2004 Moosun "Hiyy Edhey Moonakee Thee Zuvaan" Solo
"San'dhuravirey"
2006 Oh' Salhi "Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey" Hassan Rasheedh Mumthaz Moosa
2017 Ran Han'dhaanugai: S02 "Loaiybakee Zaharu" Hassan Ilham
2020 Eid Majaa 1441 "Sazaa Mee Sazaa" Hussain Sobah Hussain Sobah
"Fura Mendhan" Mariyam Waheedha
2021 Old Is Gold "Gislaa Roveyney" Kaneeru Abdul Raheem Solo
"Nuhanu Dhurugaa Vaathee" Mariyam Waheedha
2022 Single "Maruvedhaandhen Kiyaanee Thi Nan" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Mohamed Fazeen
Single "Astha Aee Bala Eidhey" Mohamed Fazeen Mohamed Fazeen
Single "Nasraa Naseebun Amaan" Abdulla Afeef Mohamed Fazeen
Single "Mi Ai Jumhooree" Abdulla Afeef Mohamed Fazeen
2023 Single "Eidhey Aee Heelamun" Abdulla Afeef Mohamed Fazeen
Single "Mi Raagaa Mi Moosun" Aishath Sharumeela Hassan Mohamed Fazeen
Single "Enmen Ufaa Kuraa" Abdulla Afeef Mohamed Fazeen

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref(s)
1992 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts – Singing Won [1]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Nadheem, Ahmed (24 January 2023). "Edhigen Mirey Dhaanamey: A song full of pain for Imaadh". Dhauru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. Ali, Ifraz (1 October 2019). "Where are all the drama series?". Dho? (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. Rasheed, Lujine (17 May 2018). "The Heirs of Maldivian Music". The Edition. Archived from the original on 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. Hassan, Nazim (5 March 2016). "Unoosha resembling her mother; show dedicated for 70s". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  6. Adhushan, Ahmed (8 April 2017). "Audience enthralled in Unoosha and Shafeeqa's performance". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  7. "Unoosha's mother married a man 11 years younger than her". Vaguthu (in Divehi). 13 August 2018. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
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