Salim Assaf Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Awards, YouTube, Parents
Salim Fahd Assaf also known as Salim Assaf is a celebrated Lebanese singer, composer, songwriter, poet, music producer, and entrepreneur known for crafting hit songs for top Arab artists while building his own successful solo career.
As the founder and CEO of Music Designers, he has shaped the regional music industry through production for albums, TV series, commercials, and events, inspiring aspiring musicians with his blend of traditional Oud mastery and modern film-score influences.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Salim Fahd Assaf
- Stage Name: Salim Assaf
- Born: December 22, 1979
- Age: 46 years old
- Birthplace: Al Shouf (Warhaniyeh), Lebanon
- Nationality: Lebanese
- Ethnicity: Lebanese (Arab)
- Occupation: Singer, Composer, Songwriter, Poet, Music Producer, Entrepreneur
- Height: Unknown
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. Assaf and Mrs. Assaf
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Amani Wehbe
- Children: Three
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $6 million USD
Early Life and Education
Salim Fahd Assaf was born on December 22, 1979 in Al Shouf, Lebanon. He was brought up by his parents Mr. Assaf and Mrs. Assaf in a family environment that nurtured his early passion for music.
He showed talent from a young age, performing publicly for the first time in 1998 on the LBCI talent show Kaas Al Nojoum.
He attended the National Conservatory of Beirut (UNESCO) at age 16 to study Oud and music theory. He graduated with a BA in Tourism and Hotel Management from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Hospitality in 2003.
He earned a Diploma in Oud performance from the Lebanese National Conservatory, a Master’s degree in Music for Film & TV from Berklee College of Music in Boston, and an MBA in International Business from the University of Liverpool. His ethnicity is Lebanese Arab and religion is Christianity.
Career
Salim Assaf began his professional path in 2004 by writing lyrics for Ghali Alayi and composing Keef Badi Eysh for Carole Samaha. He quickly became one of the most sought-after songwriters and composers in the Arab world, penning hits for major stars including Majida Al Roumi, Elissa, Nancy Ajram, Najwa Karam, Wael Kfoury, Yara, Saber Rebai, Ramy Ayach, Cyrine Abdelnour, Maya Diab, Diana Haddad, Ghassan Saliba, Ayman Zbib, Fares Karam, Rouwaida Attieh, and many others.
He has produced music for TV series such as Kawalis El Madina, Wen Kenti, and Wlad El Balad, along with commercials for global brands like TOYOTA, ZEIN, and PEPSI.
In collaboration with SONY Music, he worked on THE FIVE (X-Factor runners-up) and launched the group KARIZMA.
He founded Music Designers, a full-service production company handling weddings, events, films, albums, remixes, and jingles.
His solo career features the 2016 debut album SALIM ASSAF with popular tracks like Mallayt, Mesh Khayef, and Ah Ya Bayi. He continues to release singles, perform live, and expand his production empire while mentoring new talent.
Awards and Nominations
- Murex d’Or Award for Best Comprehensive Song (2010) – Sho Sahel El Haki (Rouwaida Attieh)
- Murex d’Or Award for Best Comprehensive Song (2012) – Majnoun (Ramy Ayach)
- Murex d’Or Award for Best Arab Song of the Year (2022) – El Bint El Awiye (Wael Kfoury)
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @salimassaf
- YouTube: Salim Assaf
- Website: salimassaf.com
Personal Life
Salim Assaf, 46 years old, has been married to Amani Wehbe since 2011 in a star-studded wedding attended by many Arab music celebrities. He composed and sang Serti-Eli as a romantic wedding gift to his wife.
The couple share three children. No past relationships are publicly known, and he is currently happily married with no additional engagement details available. He balances his busy creative career with strong family priorities. His height is Unknown.
Net Worth
Salim Assaf‘s net worth is estimated at $6 million USD. His income primarily comes from songwriting and composing royalties for numerous Arab superstar hits, solo music releases and album sales, Music Designers production company projects including weddings, commercials, TV series and events, brand collaborations with companies like TOYOTA and PEPSI, live performances, and music production deals.
Discography
- SALIM ASSAF (2016) – Debut Album
- Serti-Eli (2011)
- Lawali Albi (2012)
- Mesh Khayef (2014)
- Eza Fik (2014)
- Shu Helwi (2015)
- Al Jabal (2015)
- Ah Ya Bayi (2016)
- Kifo Albik (2018)
- 7ala 7ala (2019)
- El Wade3 El 7ali (2020)
- Songs for TV series: Kawalis El Madina, Wen Kenti, Wlad El Balad
- Commercials and jingles for TOYOTA, ZEIN, PEPSI
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