Ahmad Fouad Negm

Ahmad Fouad Negm

Known for

Writing

Born

May 23, 1929

Birthplace

Egypt

Died

December 3, 2013 (aged 84)

Biography

Ahmad Fouaad Negm is one of the most important colloquial poets in Egypt, one of the most influential Egyptian Leftists and a prominent figure in art and poetry dedicated to toiling masses against corrupt ruling classes. Because of that, he was imprisoned for 18 years.

Best known work

The Sparrow
The Sparrow
1972
Bitter Day, Sweet Day
Bitter Day, Sweet Day
1988
Rayya and Sakina
Rayya and Sakina
2005
Indigenous
Indigenous
2026
Youth on Air
Youth on Air
2002
Ka3balon
Ka3balon
1985
El Fagommi
El Fagommi
2011
The Accused Is My Father
The Accused Is My Father
2006
Dad, You, & I in Dismay
Dad, You, & I in Dismay
1989
The King Is the King
The King Is the King
2006

Filmography

  1. 2026

    IndigenousTV

    Lyricist

  2. 2019

    King Lear

    Lyricist

  3. 2012

  4. 2012

  5. 2011

    AdamTV

    Lyricist

  6. 2011

    El Fagommi

    Novel, Lyricist

  7. 2009

    Everyday WarsTV

    Lyricist

  8. 2007

  9. 2006

  10. 2006

  11. 2005

  12. 2004

    فريسكاTV

    Lyricist

  13. 2002

  14. 1998

    The Coma

    Lyricist

  15. 1994

    The Jeans

    Lyricist

  16. 1990

    The Bogeyman

    Lyricist

  17. 1989

  18. 1988

  19. 1985

    Ka3balon

    Lyricist

  20. 1972

    The Sparrow

    Lyricist

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