Elmiene Biography: Age, Songs, Net Worth, Albums, Height, Parents, Real Name, Girlfriend

Abdala Elamin, commonly known as Elmiene, is a British-Sudanese singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice and poetic, neo-soul-inspired R&B.

Emerging with his debut single “Golden” in 2021, which soundtracked Virgil Abloh’s final Louis Vuitton show, he has drawn comparisons to D’Angelo and Sampha for his smooth vocals and introspective lyrics.

His EPs, EL-MEAN (2023), Marking My Time (2023), and Anyway I Can (2024), showcase his blend of classic R&B with modern production, earning acclaim from artists like Missy Elliott, Pharrell Williams, and Stormzy.

A rising star, he placed fifth in the BBC Sound of 2024 poll and was nominated for a Brit Award for Rising Star in 2025.

Profile

• Full Name: Abdala Elamin
• Stage Name: Elmiene
• Born: 1 July 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Birthplace: Oxford, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British-Sudanese
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Elamin
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000–$1 million

Early Life and Education

Abdala Elamin, was born on 1 July 2001 in Oxford, United Kingdom, to parents whose names are not publicly known.

Details about his having any siblings is not publicly known, around age five, he moved with his family to Oxford, England, where he was raised primarily by his mother in West Oxford, a predominantly white area.

One of four Black students in his school year, Elmiene studied music at Bournemouth University, where he was still a student when his career took off in 2021. He is of Sudanese ethnicity and practices Islam as his religion.

Career

Elmiene’s musical journey began with covers of R&B classics, including a 2021 viral rendition of D’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” that caught the attention of Missy Elliott, Pharrell Williams, and Questlove.

This led to a studio session with UK producer Lil Silva, resulting in the collaborative track “About Us” on Silva’s Yesterday Is Heavy (2022).

His debut single, “Golden” (2021), inspired by a poem about his Sudanese grandmother’s 1950s memories, was selected by DJ Benji B for Virgil Abloh’s final Louis Vuitton show, marking a pivotal moment.

In 2023, Elmiene released two EPs: EL-MEAN (March), pronounced to clarify his stage name, and Marking My Time (October), featuring collaborations with Sampha, Syd, Lil Silva, and BADBADNOTGOOD.

Tracks like “Mama,” “Mad at Fire,” and “Endless No Mores” explore love, loss, and identity with poetic lyricism and classic R&B influences.

His 2024 single “Crystal Tears,” produced by D’Mile, and the EP Anyway I Can further showcased his emotional depth.

Elmiene has performed sold-out shows in London (KOKO, Hoxton Hall), New York, and Los Angeles, and made his debut at Glastonbury Festival and with Robert Glasper and Yasiin Bey for Louis Vuitton in Paris in 2023.

He has collaborated with Stormzy, co-writing on This Is What I Mean, and worked with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.

His 2024 NPR Tiny Desk performance and a viral moment singing a “Defying Gravity” riff in front of Cynthia Erivo at an LA pop-up show highlighted his growing fame.

Fans on X praise his angelic voice and covers like Frank Ocean’s “Pink Matter.” He plans to release a debut album in 2025, aiming to build a discography rivaling D’Angelo’s.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @elmiene
• Facebook Handle: Elmiene
• Twitter Handle: @Elmiene

Personal Life

Elmiene is single, with no publicly known spouse or children, and keeps his personal life private, focusing on his music.

Now based in Shepherd’s Bush, London, after moving from Oxford, he values the city’s “slow pockets” for reflection.

Discography

• EL-MEAN (2023, EP)
• Marking My Time (2023, EP)
• Marking My Time (Again) (2024, EP)
• Anyway I Can (2024, EP)

Singles:

• “Golden” (2021)
• “Why (Spare Me Tears)” (2022)
• “Endless No Mores” (2023)
• “Mad at Fire” (2023)
• “Someday” (2023)
• “Crystal Tears” (2024)
• “Sweetness” (2024)
• “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” (2024)

Net Worth

Elmiene has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000–$1 million USD.

His income derives from music sales, streaming (955,000 monthly Spotify listeners), and sold-out tours across the UK and North America.

Collaborations with artists like Stormzy and performances at high-profile events like Glastonbury and Louis Vuitton shows contribute to his earnings.