Rafiyath Rameeza

Rafiyath Rameeza (born 23 March 1976) is a Maldivian singer.

Early life Rafiyath Rameeza was born and raised in the "Rameez family" where several artists, including Ali Rameez and Ibrahim Rameez, were raised and became prominent in the music industry. At the age of 12, while studying at Aminiya School, she competed in the Television Maldives Interschool Singing Competition and continued to participate in the competition for several years. The following year, she performed the song "Heylaa Hure Ey" which again resulted in her winning the first place in the age category and second place in overall from the competition.

After completing her studies, Rameeza worked as a secretary at a law firm for eight years. During this time she worked as a mentor for the young generation artists including: Aishath Maain Rasheed, Lahufa Faiz and Mira Mohamed Majid. In 2011, the Government of Maldives honoured her with the National Award of Recognition, which Rameeza attributed as her biggest achievement.

In the media In a publication from Haveeru Daily, Maisoon Moosa praised her "excellence in dominating the slow romantic song genre for over 25 years, despite the rise in new talents and styles" and commended her for "still remaining relevant in the industry while her contemporaries faded". 2010

Herself Special appearance in the promotional song "Veeraana"

2013

Zoona Cameo appearance

Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1993 Interschool Singing Competition Under 16 – Best Performer "Kaakuhey Mithaahuree" National Award of Recognition Performing Arts – Singing 2015 6th Gaumee Film Awards Best Female Playback Singer "Aadhey Aadhey" – Zalzalaa En'buri Aun 2016 7th Gaumee Film Awards "Beyvafaa" – Hiyy Yaara Dheefa