Cheb Akil Biography: Age, Death, Wife, Songs, Albums, Net Worth, Instagram

Akil Abdelkader best known as Cheb Akil was an Algerian raï singer and composer who became known for his expressive voice, his early entrance into music, and his successful tracks in the raï genre.

He first drew public attention in his youth by recording covers of songs by established raï artists, then later gained wider recognition with hit songs such as Tahasdou oula T’ghirou.

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• Full name: Akil Abdelkader
• Nickname: Cheb Akil
• Date of birth: June 27, 1974
• Age: Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Khemis Miliana, Algeria
• Nationality: Algerian
• Profession: Singer, composer (Raï genre)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Was married
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Was married
• Net worth: USD 300,000–600,000

Early Life and Education

Cheb Akil was born on June 27, 1974 in Khemis Miliana, Algeria. He was noticed at a very young age by Abdelkader Cassidy, a figure in the raï music scene, who enabled him to record an album of covers when he was still a teenager. At around age 13, Cheb Akil released his first album of cover songs, interpreting works of the raï artists he admired, such as Cheb Khaled, Cheb Mami, and Cheb Hasni.

Personal Life

Cheb Akil was married and his wife was allegedly pregnant at the time of his death.

Career

Cheb Akil’s musical career began in earnest in his early teens, with his album of cover songs. He released several original albums and singles over the years. His song Tahasdou oula T’ghirou was a commercial success, selling over a million copies, which significantly raised his profile. Other works include albums like Ahleft Ala El Kass (1998), Rani Khateb (1998), Dar Mekria w Loto Facilité (2009), Diroulha Laakal (2010), Wech Teswa Dennia Bla Bik (2011), L3achk El Mamnou3 (2012), Jak El Mersoul (2013).

Net worth

Cheb Akil’s net worth is estimated between USD 300,000–600,000 at the time of his passing. His album sales, and contributed immensely to his wealth.

Death

Cheb Akil died from injuries sustained in a road accident during the night of June 13, 2013 in Tangier, Morocco. He was en route to perform at a concert at the Millénium hall that same evening. At the time of the accident, his wife—who was pregnant and in the vehicle—survived, escaping serious injury. The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, expressed condolences to his family, and his death was acknowledged by Algerian cultural authorities.

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Discography

• Ahleft Ala El Kass (1998)
• Rani Khateb (1998)
• Dar Mekria w Loto Facilité (2009)
• Diroulha Laakal (2010)
• Wech Teswa Dennia Bla Bik (2011)
• L3achk El Mamnou3 (2012)
• Jak El Mersoul (2013)