Happy birthday! Cheb Mami turns 60 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 60 on Saturday, Jul. 11, 2026.

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Prince Of Rai Cheb Mami is celebrating his 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer Cheb Mami has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cheb Mami, a cultural icon

Born Mohamed Khelifati in Saïda on July 11, 1966, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Algerian history. Cheb Mami's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cheb Mami hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cheb Mami as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Cheb Mami, you're the best!

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