| Birth Day | May 8, 1941 |
| Birth Place | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Age | 82 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Mahmoud Ahmed, a renowned World Music Singer from Ethiopia, is anticipated to have a net worth of approximately $2 billion by 2024. With his captivating voice and soulful melodies, Mahmoud Ahmed has captivated audiences not only in his home country but also on a global scale. Throughout his illustrious career, Ahmed has amassed significant wealth through his thriving music career, numerous hit albums, and successful tours. His influence and impact on the music industry, coupled with his immense talent, have solidified his status as one of the wealthiest musicians in Ethiopia and beyond.
Popular performer in the 1970s and 1980s, especially among Ethiopian refugees driven out by the military coups of the 1970s.
He was a shoe-shiner and also a handyman at the Arizona Club, where he became a regular performer in 1962 after pinch hitting for the band's singer.
He was one of the first contemporary Ethiopian Singers to become an international hit and perform in the United States.
He was born of Gurage ancestry in Addis Ababa's Mercato district and grew up mesmerized by the music on the radio.
He and Ry Cooder were both recipients of the BBC World Music Award.
