Ahmed Fouad Negm

Ahmad Fo'ad Negm (Arabic: أحمد فؤاد نجم, pronounced [ˈæħmæd foˈʔæːd ˈneɡm]; 22 May 1929 – 3 December 2013), popularly known as Elfagumi الفاجومي ([elfæˈɡuːmi]), was an Egyptian vernacular poet. Negm is well known for his work with Egyptian composer Sheikh Imam, as well as his patriotic and revolutionary Egyptian Arabic poetry. Negm has been regarded as "a bit of a folk hero in Egypt."

Ahmad Fo'ad Negm
Ahmad Fo'ad Negm
Background information
Also known asElfagumi
Born(1929-05-22)22 May 1929
Sharqia, Egypt
Died3 December 2013(2013-12-03) (aged 84)
Cairo, Egypt
GenresEgyptian music
Occupation(s)Vernacular poet
Instrument(s)Vocals, Oud


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