Ahmed Mounib

Ahmed Mounib (Arabic: أحمد منيب; born 4 January 1926 in Aswan — died 27 February 1990) was an Egyptian singer, composer, and oud player of Nubian origin. Regarded as one of the pioneers of Nubian music, he became known for adapting Nubian musical forms into modern song structures. He was also a mentor to the Egyptian singer Mohamed Mounir. Mounib was nicknamed "The Enchanter of the South" and was active from the 1950s until his death.