Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef (1 May 1961) is a Maldivian playback singer.
Career Shafeeqa Abdul Latheef comes from a family with a strong musical background, her father, Abdul Latheef, being a notable musician in his prime years. Influenced by Hindustani music and inspired by renowned singers like Asha Bhosle, she began her singing journey at a young age. In 1982, an important opportunity arose when musician Imaadh Ismail and members of the Summer band were in search of a female vocalist. She participated in a brief audition which was rejected by the band members and instead requested her to render the song "Dil Ke Armaan Aansuo Me Bah Gaye" from the film Nikaah. Impressed by her performance, they invited her to perform at the Gadhanoo Carnival, where her local adaptation of the song the same song titled "Dhevvi Faruvaayaa Shifaa" earned her widespread recognition.
Following this, Shafeeqa's musical journey continued as she lent her voice to various films, including Shakku, Nufolhey Maa, Karunaige Agu, Loabeege Thoofan, Hadhiyaa, Imthihaan and Alathu Loabi most of which are composed and co-sung with Imaadh Ismail. In addition to her film work, she has been a part of several musical groups such as Waves band, Antaris band and Olympians. Her involvement with the Olympians band, in particular, earned her recognition as a lead singer within the group. Shafeeqa's musical contributions extended to studio albums, with notable tracks including "Edhigen Mirey Dhaanamey" and "Fun Zakham Kuruvi Ramzun" for Galaxyge Therein 1, "Ey Keehvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey" for Galaxyge Therein 2, "Habeebee Habeebee" for Hulhudhaan, "Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey" for the short film Dheke Dhekeves 4 and her songs from Chance and Thari.
In recognition of her musical achievements and dedication to the craft, Shafeeqa received the National Award of Recognition from the Government of Maldives in 1992.
Personal life At the peak of her career, Shafeeqa married Imaadh Ismail and they had three children, including the notable singer Mariyam Unoosha. However, following a decade of marriage, the couple underwent a separation as the former was imprisoned allegedly for drug abuse and was later sentenced to two years of banishment. Shafeeqa embarked on a new chapter in August 2018, uniting in marriage with a man nearly eleven years her junior.
Discography
Feature film Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)1987Maqsadh"Hayaathaa Gulhunee"Imaadh Ismail1988Shakku"Ufaaverikamey Fun Ufaa"Imaadh Ismail"Vindhakee Theehey""Dhe Arushunnah Maruhabaa Ey"Ibrahim Shakeeb1989Nufolhey Maa"Khiyaalu Oyaadhaa" Chilhiya Moosa Manik Imaadh Ismail"Ma Mi Dheewaanaa Veemaahey""Hiyy Mi Dhenee"Loabi Vevidhaane"Dheewaanaakan Dhaaney" Imaadh Ismail"Edhey Manzil Kobaibaa Ey"1990Karunaige Agu"Mifaraaiy Balaabalaashey"Kaneeru Abdul RaheemAbdul Hannan Moosa Didi"Nikamethi Ehaa Dhera Meehakeen"Solo"Lavvaashi Rahumathugaa Kalaa"1991Loabeege Thoofan"Naangaanuhey Sirrun Thiya Hiyy"Easa ShareefImaadh Ismail1993Hadhiyaa"Mithaan'gaa Mihen Ais Vaanan Bahdhal"Hussain ShihabImaadh IsmailImthihaan"Buneemey Vamey Khaassa Vaavaru"Imaadh Ismail"Hoadhaashe Dhaanee"Mohamed Rashad1994Alathu Loabi"Ishaaraathu Libenee Dhuru Dhurun Dhey"Easa ShareefImaadh Ismail
Short-film songs Year Film Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)2006Dheke Dhekeves 4"Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey"Hassan RasheedhMumthaz Moosa
Non-film songs Year Album/single Song Lyricist(s) Co-artist(s)NASingle"Fakhuruveri Mi Eidhuge Thahaanee"Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Rauf, Mahumoodha Shakeeb1982Single"Dhevvi Faruvaayaa Shifaa"Ibrahim MansoorSolo1988Single"Gandhee Bunaa Thedhey Thiyaee"Ibrahim Hamdhee1989Galaxyge Therein 1"Edhigen Mirey Dhaanamey"Imaadh Ismail"Fun Zakham Kuruvi Ramzun"Kaneeru Abdul Raheem1991Galaxyge Therein 2"Mi Vaahaa Ufaa Adhu Nidheebaa"Funama Adam ManikSolo"Ufalaa Ekee Libey Ruhun"Imaadh Ismail"Ey Keehvebaa Ithubaaru Kuraashey"Ibrahim Shakeeb1992Chance"Buneemey Vamey Khaassa Vaavaru"Imaadh Ismail"Maayoos Veethi Haal""Hoadhaashe Dhaanee"Mohamed Rashad"Farikamuge Inthihaa Thaa Ey"Ibrahim Shakeeb"Han'dhumavee Gandhee Bunaa"Solo"Hureeme Loabi Libeyne Hithaa""Tholhilaanamey Tholhilaanee"1993Saalhan'ga"Gendhanyaa Gendhavaashey"Easa ShareefHussain RasheedhThari – 1"Ishaaraathu Libenee Dhuru Dhurun Dhey"Easa ShareefImaadh Ismail"Furathama Neyngi Noonhey Loabi Vanee"Ibrahim Shakeeb"Nan Hithugaa Aaveyey"Thari – 2"Hiyy Mi Dhenee"Chilhiya Moosa ManikImaadh Ismail"Khiyaalu Oyaadhaa""Mami Dheewaanaa Veemaahey""Goahee Lafuzu Loabihey"Easa Shareef1994Galaxyge Therein 5"Thihan'dhaan Numedhaa"Abdul Raoof"Neredhenhe Balan"Ibrahim ShakeebThari – 4"Bappa Huttey"Solo"Beeve Gelley Ufaathah" (Female Version)"Dhe Arooshunah Maruhabaa Ey"Ibrahim Shakeeb"Gaigoalhi Vevumun Kalaayaa"Imaadh Ismail"Ufaaverikamey Fun Ufaa""Vindhakee Theehey"Fazaa"Fini Roalhithah E Kuruvee" (Female Version)Solo"Loabin Miadhu Govaalee""Kalaa Thi Dheyhaa Masthee Asarugaa"Imaadh IsmailImaadh Ismail"Loabi Dhey Ishaaraathey""Hiyy Dhee Nugendhaashey""Dhin Han'dhaan Aavey"Easa MoosaThari – 5"Magu Olhidhaan Mikamugaahey"Imaadh Ismail"Naangaa Noonhey Sirrun"Easa Shareef"Haalaathu Badhal Veythoa"Massoodh Moosa Didi"Abadhu Khiyaalu Kuruvaathee"Solo2001Dhalha"Alhe Alhe Nukulheyshey Hithaa"Abdul Raoof"Goanaa Nukurey Roanaavey"Dhooni"Antharees Vedhaaneyhe Bunedhee"Ibrahim Shakeeb"Jaadhuvee Thiya Zuvaan Moonugaa"Solo"Hiyy Loabivaage Meygaa"Single"Foohin Dhineehey Mi Aniyaa"Solo2002Abaarana"Themigen E Ai Reyrey"Solo"Thunfathuge Thi Beehun"Easa ShareefImaadh IsmailHithuge Loabi"E Han'dhuves Yaqeeney"Ibrahim Shakeeb"Zuvaanaa Aadhey"Mahmoodha ShakeebHulhudhaan"Habeebee Habeebee"Solo"Vindhakee Meyga Vaahaa Thiyey"Raiyvilaa"Masthu Ma Vaavaru"Solo"Libeythoa Dhineemey"2003Hadhiyaa"Yaarakee Magey Theeyey"Solo"Ishaaraathun Jaadhoo Hedhee"Mendhan"Huvayaa Iquraaru Uvaafaa"Majeedh Ismail, Lileetha Massoodh"Karuna"Majeedh Ismail"Jaadhoo"Solo"Habeebee Habeebee"Saamaraa 3"Foodhey Mi Dheloa Karunun Ohorey"Solo"Khiyaalu Kuri E Maazee"Ahmed SharumeelMassoodh Moosa DidiQaumee Lava: Vol. 1"Masverikamah"Solo"Ginaguna Mi Ai Badhalu"Sofoora Khaleel2004Han'dhaan"Loabeege Dhaanun"SoloMoosun"Hiyy Edhey Moonakee Thee Zuvaan"Solo"San'dhuravirey"Nazaru"Lhenbahuge Ishqu"Ibrahim Shakeeb2006Oh' Salhi"Loa Tholhey Loa Tholhey"Hassan RasheedhMumthaz Moosa2017Ran Han'dhaanugai: S02"Loaiybakee Zaharu"Hassan Ilham2020Eid Majaa 1441"Sazaa Mee Sazaa"Hussain SobahHussain Sobah"Fura Mendhamuga Loa Merilayey"Mariyam Waheedha2021Old Is Gold"Gislaa Roveyney"Kaneeru Abdul RaheemSolo"Nuhanu Dhurugaa Vaathee"Mariyam Waheedha"Good Luck Muniyaa"Lileetha Massoodh"Dhevvi Faruvaayaa Shifaa"Ibrahim MansoorSingle"Mifaraaiy Balaabalaashey"Kaneeru Abdul RaheemSolo2022Single"Maruvedhaandhen Kiyaanee Thi Nan"Mohamed Abdul GhaneeMohamed FazeenSingle"Astha Aee Bala Eidhey"Mohamed FazeenMohamed FazeenSingle"Nasraa Naseebun Amaan"Abdulla AfeefMohamed FazeenSingle"Mi Ai Jumhooree"Abdulla AfeefMohamed Fazeen2023Single"Eidhey Aee Heelamun"Abdulla AfeefMohamed FazeenSingle"Mi Raagaa Mi Moosun"Aishath Sharumeela HassanMohamed FazeenSingle"Enmen Ufaa Kuraa"Abdulla AfeefMohamed Fazeen2024Single"Fun Zakham Kuruvi Ramzun"Mohamed Fazeen2025Soba Unwind"Gandhee Bunaa Thedhey Thiyaee"Hussain Sobah"Kuramey Huvaa Dhulaa Hithun"Ahmed Shaz (Thajoo)"Fun Zakham Kuruvi Ramzun"Yoosuf Mohamedfulhu"Keiy Mi Nuvaathee Kiyaadhemey"Hussain Sobah"Fura Mendhamuga Loa Merilayey"Mariyam Waheedha
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1992 National Award of Recognition Performing Arts – Singing
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