Death of Chaâbi Icon Abdelmadjid Meskoud

Death of Chaâbi Icon Abdelmadjid Meskoud

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05/14/2026 - 11:45

Famous Chaâbi singer Abdelmadjid Meskoud passed away on Thursday in Algiers at the age of 73 after a long illness, his relatives announced.

Born in Algiers in 1953 and originally from Boumerdes, Abdelmadjid Meskoud was renowned for his unique Algiers-style folk songs. His artistic career began in 1969, and he gained widespread fame for his timeless hits, including "Ya Dzayer Ya El Assima," "N’har Ybane El Sah," and "Choufou Choufou."

Source
Algerian Radio Multimedia