Ahmed Chawki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ahmed Chawki
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Chawki in 2019
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أحمد شوقي
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| Born | 31 December 1982 Tétouan, Morocco |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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Ahmed Chawki (Arabic: أحمد شوقي), known as Chawki, is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Morocco. He was born on December 31, 1982. Chawki started his music journey in the early 2000s. He used to be part of a music group called La Paloma, which played Arabic and Moroccan music. He became very famous when he worked with the producer RedOne. In 2014, he sang in a popular football song called "Magic in the Air" with Magic System.
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Early Life and Music Start
Ahmed Chawki was born in Tétouan, Morocco. He loved writing and singing poems from a young age. He studied music and singing at special schools in Tétouan. He even won several awards for his talent.
Forming La Paloma
In 2000, Chawki won first prize at an Arab Music Festival. After this, he created his own music band, La Paloma. The band mixed Arab, Moroccan, and flamenco music, creating a unique sound. La Paloma became very popular and performed at many festivals. This helped Chawki become a regular guest on TV and radio shows. Some of his early popular songs included "Ya Lmima" and "La Paloma."
Becoming a Star
Working with RedOne
Chawki's big break came in 2012 when he met RedOne, a famous music producer. RedOne had worked with many international stars. Chawki joined a special music project called "Bukra" (meaning "tomorrow" in Arabic) with many other Arab artists.
The Hit Song "Habibi I Love You"
In 2013, Chawki released the song "Habibi I Love You" with RedOne. This song also featured the American rapper Pitbull. "Habibi I Love You" became a huge hit across the Middle East and in Europe. It was sung in different languages, including French, Spanish, and Dutch, with different singers joining in. For example, the French version included singer Kenza Farah. This song was also very popular for zumba fitness classes!
More Success in 2014
In 2014, Chawki, now known simply as Chawki, continued his success. He sang in the song "Magic in the Air" with Magic System. This song was made for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was a big hit in France and Belgium.
He also released his own song called "Time of Our Lives," which was also produced by RedOne. This song also came out in French and Arabic versions.
Awards and Nominations
Chawki has been recognized for his music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2016 | Tsunami | African Video of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best North African Video | Nominated | |||
| Best African Dance Video | Nominated |
Songs by Chawki
Here are some of the popular songs Chawki has released:
Singles
- 2013: "Habibi I Love You" (featuring Pitbull)
- 2014: "Time of Our Lives"
- 2014: "It's My Life (Don't Worry)" (featuring Dr. Alban)
- 2015: "Kayna Wla Makaynach"
- 2016: "Tsunami"
- 2017: "Qahwa"
- 2018: "Amirah"
- 2019: "Sofia"
- 2020: "Together We Rise"
Songs Chawki was Featured In
- 2014: "Magic in the Air" by Magic System (featuring Chawki)
- 2018: "Amsterdam Marrakech" by Ali B (featuring Ahmed Chawki, Soufiane Eddyani & Brahim Darri)
See also
In Spanish: Ahmed Chawki para niños
