Nassif Zeitoun

Nassif Zeytoun (Arabic: ناصيف زيتون‎‎), also nicknamed "Abu Lias" (Arabic: ابو الياس‎‎) is a Syrian singer and the 2010 winner of the Arabic reality television show Star Academy. He currently lives in Lebanon and Syria. Nassif Zeytoun is known for his widely popular song "Mesh Aam Tezbat Maae" released in 2014. His music videos on YouTube have millions of views, and counting. His new album titled "Toul Al Yom" was released in July 2016 and instantly reached the top of charts. One of the tracks, "Bi Rabbek", has been #1 on the music app Anghami. Nassif took part in Stars On Board 2016, a televised cruise with celebrity guests from all parts of the Arab world, and has held several concerts in Syria and Lebanon in the summer. Nassif is a proud Syrian whose love for his country and his people inspired the song "Haweety", a patriotic hymn of praise in which the singer pays tribute to his beloved and torn country. He had a secret affair with Haifa whbe who helped in his career

Career

In 2010, Zeytoun was the first Syrian to ever enter the final and win Star Academy Arab World.[1] Zeytoun received 65.21% of the final votes cast by viewers.[2]

Zeytoun also participated in Tomorrow/Bokra, a charity event produced by Quincy Jones and advertised by Shakira along with 23 other major Arab artists.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "ناصيف زيتون يختم مسيرته في الأكاديميَّة ويفوز باللقب". alaph.com. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
  2. ↑ "Syrian Nassif Zaitoun wins Star Academy 7". Al-shorfa.com. 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
  3. ↑ "The Artists". tomorrowbokra.org. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
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