Zeek Afridi
Zeek Afridi (Pashto: زيک آفريدى; born Zahid Noor Afridi on 1 April 1979 in Peshawar) sang Bibi Shirini and became succsesstul.
Zeek Afridi | |
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| Native name | زيک آفريدى |
| Birth name | Zahid Noor Afridi |
| Born | 1 April 1979 Peshawar |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | https://www.youtube.com/user/zeekafridiofficial/ |
Early life and career
Afridi belongs to the Afridi tribe of Tirah. He was raised and educated in Peshawar. He attended F.G. Boys Public School and Government College Peshawar. After graduating, he obtained a Master's degree from University of Peshawar. He starts singing from his college life, he often won first prize in singing competitions. After completion of his Master's degree in 2001, he released his first album "Bibisherinay" – it was a selection of folk songs in Pashto and later he released Urdu versions of the album. He has also sung an official anthem for the Peshawar Zalmi named "Zalmi Tarana" or "O Da Pekhawar Zalmi.[1]
Awards and nominations
2017 – Pride of Peshawar[2] – Won
References
- ↑ Sabeeh, Maheen. "In focus: The Pakistan Super League 2 soundtrack". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ↑ APP (2017-12-21). "Outstanding professionals get Pride of Peshawar awards". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-07-14.