Zamani Ibrahim

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ibrahim is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Zamani.
Zamani Ibrahim
Born
Zamani bin Ibrahim

(1971-05-25) 25 May 1971 (age 53)
Simpang Ampat, Melaka, Malaysia[1][2]
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesZamani Slam
"The Living Legend"
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, actor
Years active1991–present
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse
Nur Juliana Abdul Rani
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(m. 2019)​
Musical career
GenresPop, pop rock, ballad
InstrumentVocals
LabelsBMG Music
Nova Music
Formerly ofSlam

Zamani Ibrahim (born 25 May 1971) also known as Zamani Slam is a popular influential pop rock singer from Malaysia. He started his singing career through the famous 1990s pop group, Slam from 1993 to 1999. He then launched a solo music career in 2002 and is now one of the best singers in Malaysia and Indonesia as well as regional countries.[3] His powerful and unique vocals has gained him fans from all ages until he was placed on a par with the best vocalists in the country.[4]

In 1998, he was selected among the Nation’s most renowned artists to perform during the closing ceremony of the 1998 Commonwealth Games in front of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and among delegates and officials from 70 countries including those from the States Commonwealth. He sang the popular Malaysian song Isabella 98 with Jamal Abdillah, Saleem Iklim and Amy Search.

Beginning in 2015, the Malaysian music industry were shocked by the news of his arrest. He had tested positive for morphine and have been tried with drug possession charges. He was then released on bail and have been admitted to a local rehabilitation center.[5] After several months of treatment, he was declared free from drugs and began returned to stage in 2016.[6]

His brother Zulfazli Ibrahim died on 19 November 2022. He died in his sleep.

  1. ^ https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2021/04/695189/zamani-teruja-jumpa-peminat-di-melaka
  2. ^ https://www.melakahariini.my/zamani-anak-jati-alor-gajah-ajak-peminat-bercuti-ke-melaka/
  3. ^ Perdana, Egi David. "10 Penyanyi Terbaik Asia Sepanjang Masa". Kompasiana. Kompasiana. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  4. ^ Razlan, Abd Razak. "Vokalis Terbaik Malaysia". blogspot. Razlan Abd Razak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  5. ^ Astro Gempak. "Zamani Slam Positif Dadah, 10 Tahun Terlibat Penagihan". astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  6. ^ Astro Gempak. "Zamani Semakin Pulih Dari Dadah". astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.