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.
[ Influenced by Hindustani music and inspired by renowned singers like Asha Bhosle, she began her singing journey at a young age.][ 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
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''.[ 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.]Nufolhey Maa
''Nufolhey Maa'' () is a 1989 Maldivian drama film produced and directed by Mohamed Musthafa Hussain. The film stars Hassan Afeef, Asima, Ibrahim Rasheed in pivotal roles. The film focuses on a love triangle between a doctor, nurse and patient.
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'', ''Karunaige Agu
''Karunaige Agu'' is a 1990 Maldivian film directed by Easa Shareef. Produced by Shareef under D.H. Studio and Easa Films, the film stars Asad Shareef, Fathimath Nizar, Fathimath Rahma and Easa Shareef in pivotal roles.
Premise
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'', ''Loabeege Thoofan
''Loabeege Thoofan'' is a 1991 Maldivian drama film directed by Dhon Annaaru Rasheed. Produced by Hussain Rasheed under Farivaa Film, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik, Athifa and Waleedha Waleed in pivotal roles.
Premise
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'', '' Hadhiyaa'', '' Imthihaan'' and '' Alathu Loabi'' most of which are composed and co-sung with Imaadh Ismail. In addition to her film work, she has been a part of several musical groups such as Waves band, Antaris band and Olympians.[ Her involvement with the Olympians band, in particular, earned her recognition as a lead singer within the group. 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''.
In recognition of her musical achievements and dedication to the craft, Shafeeqa received the National Award of Recognition from the ]Government of Maldives
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in 1992.[
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Personal life
At the peak of her career, Shafeeqa married Imaadh Ismail and they had three children, including the notable singer Mariyam Unoosha.[ 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.][ Shafeeqa embarked on a new chapter in August 2018, uniting in marriage with a man nearly eleven years her junior.]
Discography
Feature film
Short-film songs
Non-film songs
Accolades
References
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Living people
People from Malé
1961 births
Maldivian playback singers
Maldivian women singers
21st-century Maldivian singers