Nassif Zeitoun

Nassif Zeytoun (Arabic: ناصيف زيتون‎; born September 25, 1988), nicknamed "Abou Elias", is a Syrian singer and the 2010 winner of the Arabic reality television show Star Academy. He is best known for his song "Mesh Aam Tezbat Maae", released in 2014. His music videos on YouTube have millions of views. His album Toul Al Yom was released in July 2016 and instantly reached the top of charts. One of the tracks from the album, "Bi Rabbek", has been No. 1 on the music app Anghami.

Nassif Zeytoun
ناصيف الياس زيتون
Zeitoun in 2018
Born
Nassif Elias Zeytoun

(1988-09-25) September 25, 1988
Damascus, Syria[1]
NationalitySyrian
Occupation
  • Singer
  • musician
Years active2010–present
Known forAbou Elias
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Labels
  • Music is my life
  • Watary Production
Associated acts
Websitenassifzeytoun.com

In 2016, Zeytoun took part in Stars On Board, a televised cruise with celebrity guests from many parts of the Arab world, and has held several concerts in Syria and Lebanon. Zeytoun's love for his country inspired the song "Haweety", in which the singer pays tribute to his war-torn country.

Career

In 2010, Zeytoun was the first Syrian to ever enter the final and win Star Academy Arab World;[2] he received 65.21% of the final votes cast by viewers.[3]

Zeytoun has also participated in Tomorrow/Bokra, a charity event produced by Quincy Jones and advertised by Shakira along with 23 other major Arab artists.[4]

gollark: It's nice to not be stuck in the same cuboid piping thingy.
gollark: The lasers are great.
gollark: Also, my coffee machine.
gollark: I just solve food problems with `keepInventory`.
gollark: I have no idea what a meat feeder is.]

References
  1. https://www.celebsfacts.com/nassif-zeytoun/
  2. "ناصيف زيتون يختم مسيرته في الأكاديميَّة ويفوز باللقب". alaph.com. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
  3. "Syrian Nassif Zaitoun wins Star Academy 7". Al-shorfa.com. 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
  4. "The Artists". tomorrowbokra.org. Archived from the original on 12 December 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
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