Ibrahim Zaid Ali

Ibrahim Zaid Ali (born 15 April 1978), commonly known as Kuda Ibbe is a Maldivian singer and music composer.

Early life and career Since childhood, Ali had been listening to all genres of songs from Bollywood classical to hip-hop to heavy metal music. At the age of seven, Ali fabricated music equipment including guitar and drum using wood, plywood and tin, where he used these self-made instruments to perform songs in the football stadium. Initially, scheduled to record the song in the voice of Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, it was later landed to Ali which he considered as his "biggest fortune" in his career.

Afterwards, Ali became one of the most sought after artists and was hired by several music directors and producers to perform songs and compose music for many studio albums, films, national songs and religious tracks.

Mariyam Ashfa "Loaiybey Mee" Lahufa Faiz Appears in Soundtrack

"Loaiybey Mee" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Lahufa Faiz

"Ufalaa Hithaamaiga Vaanan Ekee" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee Aishath Maain Rasheed

"Kan'bulo Magey Reehchey" Solo

"Thaubaa Vamey" Mohamed Abdul Ghanee (Arabic verse by Ismail Mubarik) Various Artists

"Mi Vaavaru" 2010

Himself Special appearance in the song "Annaashey Hinithun Velamaa"

2010

Himself Special appearance in the promotional song "Veeraana"

2023

Tholal's friend Special appearance

Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2010 Maldives Video Music Awards Best Duet Song "Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey" - Mihithah Loabi Dheyshey 2011 2nd SunFM Awards Most Entertaining Male Vocalist 2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer "Kon Kahala Lolhumeh" - Heyonuvaane 20167th Gaumee Film Awards Best Male Playback Singer"Dheyshey Naa" - Hiyy Yaara Dheefa "Gandhee Huvaa" - Ahsham 2018 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts - Singing and music composition