Egyptian folk musician Ahmed Amer dies

The news was shared by fellow folk artist Reda Elbahrawy on Instagram

Last updated: July 02, 2025 | 16:02

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: Egyptian artist and folk singer Ahmed Amer, died on July 2, fellow artist Reda Elbahrawy announced. The musician was in his late 20s.

Earlier in the day the Egyptian-born musician shared a Facebook post announcing the cancellation of his shows due to a sudden health crisis. But he passed away hours after he reached the hospital, according to Al Arabiya.

Fellow folk musician Reda Elbahrawy shared the news on his Instagram, with a picture of the Amer.

“Indeed, we belong to God and to Him we shall return… An indescribable pain… My brother and friend Ahmed Amer is in God’s care now,” he captioned the post.

Amer began his career at a young age, performing at small events and gradually rising to fame through his social media platforms.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.