Ferman Akgül Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Movies, Height, Band

İbrahim Ferman Akgül also known as Ferman Akgül is a distinguished Turkish singer, songwriter, actor, TV host, and director, celebrated as the lead vocalist of the iconic rock band maNga, which gained international fame with a second-place finish at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.

Profile

• Full Name: İbrahim Ferman Akgül
• Stage Name: Ferman Akgül
• Born: December 25, 1979
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Ankara, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actor, TV Host, Director
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Akgül, Mrs. Akgül
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Eda Ece
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ferman Akgül, a renowned singer and multidisciplinary artist, was born on December 25, 1979, in Ankara, Turkey, to Mr. Akgül and Mrs. Akgül.

His family hails from Şarkışla, Sivas, and his grandfather, Aziz Üstün, was an ozan who performed alongside the legendary Aşık Veysel, sparking Ferman’s early interest in music.

In 1998, he enrolled at Gazi University to study architecture, earning a bachelor’s degree.

While working as an architect, he received an honorable mention for a project with esteemed architect Yavuz Selim Sepin.

Ferman further pursued a master’s degree in cinematography at Marmara University, completed in 2009, which enhanced his skills in directing and producing.

Career

Ferman Akgül, a versatile singer and multidisciplinary artist, rose to prominence as the lead singer of maNga, a rock band he joined in 2001 after forming it with a vision to blend nu-metal influences with Turkish music.

The band’s debut album, maNga (2004), became one of Turkey’s best-selling rock albums, earning a Golden Record.

Hits like “Bir Kadın Çizeceksin” (featured on the FIFA 06 soundtrack) and albums like Şehr-i Hüzün (2009), e-akustik (2012), and Işıkları Söndürseler Bile (2014) solidified their success.

MaNga’s international breakthrough came with a second-place finish at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest with “We Could Be the Same,” and they won the MTV EMA for Best European Act in 2009, a first for a Turkish group.

Ferman’s solo career began with the establishment of 06 Records in 2015, releasing his debut single “İstemem Söz Sevmeni” in 2016 and his solo album Yürüyorum İçimde in 2017.

He has collaborated with artists like Göksel and Ozan Çolakoğlu, and produced EDM tracks with DJ Birol “BeeGee” Giray.

As a director, he won an award for best animation video from Radio Boğaziçi and directed videos for artists like Sagopa Kajmer.

Ferman hosted Kulaktan Kulağa on TRT for three seasons, Aslan Max’s Fun Factory in 2016, and starred as the pilot in a musical adaptation of The Little Prince.

He also published a short story collection, Osmanlı Cadısı Tirnova (2016), and writes columns for outlets like Billboard and Hürriyet.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @fermanakgul
• Facebook Handle: Ferman Akgül
• Twitter Handle: @fermanakgul
• YouTube Channel: FermanVEVO
• TikTok Handle: Not publicly active

Personal Life

Ferman Akgül, a multifaceted singer and artist, is in a relationship with Turkish actress Eda Ece, with whom he has been linked since 2013.

He was previously married to Esra Bayram from 2007 to 2012.

Born on December 25, 1979, Ferman keeps details about his personal life private, focusing public attention on his creative and charitable endeavors.

He resides in Istanbul and is an ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, actively supporting cancer foundations through his platform.

Discography (with maNga):

• maNga (2004) – Album
• Şehr-i Hüzün (2009) – Album
• e-akustik (2012) – Album
• Işıkları Söndürseler Bile (2014) – Album

Solo Discography:

• “İstemem Söz Sevmeni” (2016) – Single
• “Yürüyorum İçimde” (2017) – Album

Filmography:

• Anadolu Kartalları (2011) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Hadi İnşallah (2015) – Soundtrack Contributor, Cameo Appearance
• The Little Prince (2016) – Pilot (Musical Adaptation)
• The Pit (2017) – Soundtrack Contributor

Net Worth

Ferman Akgül, an accomplished singer and multidisciplinary artist, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million USD as of 2025.

His wealth is primarily derived from his music career with maNga, including album sales, tours, and festival performances across Turkey and Europe.