Ahmed Nabeel Mohamed was born on 05 October 1992.[1] His mother, Fathimath Zoona, is a well-known Maldivian singer and is regarded as one of the country's most successful female vocalists.[2] Influenced by his mother, Nabeel began singing at a very young age. At the age of eight, he recorded his first film song, "Bappaa Aimaa Aharen Vaa Ufaa", for Naaummeedhu (2000).[3][4] He later recorded other songs under the direction of Fathimath Nahula, including "Heesamaasaa Rattehinnaa" from the film Kalaayaanulaa (2003) and "Mihiree Rakivefa" for the album Billoori (2003), both performed alongside his mother.[5]
After a nine-year gap, Nabeel returned with a duet performance alongside Rafiyath Rameeza in Ehan'dhaanugai Duet (2009) performing a remake of the classic "Naanaavee Seedhaa Loabi", originally sung by Naifaru Dhohokko and Jeymu Dhonkamana.[6] In 2016, he auditioned for the first season of Maldivian Idol and was selected for the subsequent round before withdrawing.[7] He re-auditioned the following year second season, advancing to the "Top 6" before being eliminated.[8] Nabeel continued his playback career with notable songs in films such as "Hiyy Avasvaa Goiy Viyey" from Bos(2017) and "Salhiyey Thiya Thoonu Balaalun" from Sorry.[9][10] For his song in Bos, he received the Gaumee Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.[11]
