Amr Mostafa Mohamed Alsayed Abo elmagd (Arabic: عمرو مصطفى محمد السيد أبو المجد; born 31 December 1977), known professionally as Amr Mostafa (عمرو مصطفى), is an Egyptian singer and composer.
His professional career began in the late 1990s, was described by Billboard Arabia as a major figure in the history of Arabic music, and has composed more than 350 songs.
Many of which shaped Egyptian and Arab pop music and were later re-recorded in other languages.
His catalogue spans romantic and patriotic tracks, music for film and television, advertisement work, vocal releases, and international collaborations in Turkey, Spain, and Hungary.
He has also composed for Mohamed Mounir, Sherine Abdel Wahab, Assala, Ragheb Alama, Hussain Al Jassmi, Mostafa Amar, Hisham Abbas, Bahaa Sultan, Wael Jassar, Carole Samaha, Cheb Khaled and Cheb Mami, among others.
“ He composed hits such as "Ba'teref", "Ana Ayesh", "Aktar Wahed", "Leili Nehari", "We Malo", and "Ne'oul Eih" for Amr Diab. Amr also composed hits for Nawal Al Zoghbi ("Elli Tmanneito", "Be Einak", and "Rouhi Ya Rouhi"), Sherine Wagdy ("We Dah Yerdi Min", "Wala Leila"), Sherine ("Ma Fish Marra"), and Samira Said ("Awini Bik", "Youm Wara Youm", "Ma Khalas", "Bel Salama").”
Amr Mostafa has also released his own albums and is known for introducing innovative musical styles to the Egyptian music industry.
Early life and career
Amr Mostafa's interest in composition developed at an early age and began composing melodies during his childhood, including setting Arabic poems from school textbooks to music. His talent became visible during his time at Cairo University in 1998. He was recognized by the university for his composition work and won a university-level composition title for a song about Palestine.
His professional breakthrough came in 1999 with “Khaleek Fakerny,” composed for Amr Diab.
Which was later celebrated for its 20th year since its release and has been identified as the work that introduced Amr Mostafa to the public as a composer.
Following this success, Mostafa established himself as a prominent composer in the Arab music scene, working with a wide range of artists.
Mostafa's collaboration with Amr Diab became one of the main achievements of his career. It began with “Khaleek Fakerny” and continued through songs including "El Alem Allah" "Ba'eterif," "Aamel Eih," "Olt Eih," "Ana Aktar Wahed," "Ana Ayesh" "Leily Nahary," "Wahashtiny," "Qusad Einy," "We Malo," "El Lilady," "Neoul Eih" "Wayah" and "Yet'alemo" followed by "Ebtadeena" and "Khatfoony" when the partnership resumed in 2025.
In 2024, Billboard Arabia counted 43 collaborations ( starting with "Khaleek Fakerni" in the 1999 Album "Qamarein'' up until the 2020 Album "Sahran" ) with Amr Diab stating that Amr Mostafa had supplied more hit compositions to Diab than any other composer.
Resuming later within the 2025 Album "Ebtadena", Mostafa Composed the Title Track "Ebtadena" and "Khatafoony" which later won Amr Diab the Alamein music Festival award where he thanked Amr Mostafa for his contribution on "Khatafoony", which also won Amr Mostafa the MIMA music award for Best Composer in 2025, Sharing the award with Amr Diab as a shared success between the two.
Their work together resumed in the 2026 Album "Habeitak", with the title track, "Eta’akhar Etabna" and " Ana Maak" being composed by Amr Mostafa
His work contributed to Amr Diab breaking the Guinness world record for most world music award wins in 2016, Then being recognized again in 2026 for most weeks as number 1 on Billboard Arabia's top 100 chart .
The pair have been working together since 2003, on albums, singles, commercial work, patriotic songs and special event recordings.
Hamaki stated in 2026 that he has sung 40 songs of Amr Mostafa's composition and an earlier billboard Arabia interview counted 35 songs for the pair.
Major titles include "khaleena ne'eesh", "Ahla Haga Feeki", "kan w kan", " Agmal youm" , "Mel bedaya", "Odam elnas", "Baeit maah"
Hamaki went on to receive awards for works composed by Amr Mostafa such as "Ahla Haga Feeki" in 2007, Platinum award for achieving the highest sales with the Album "Khelis el Kalam" which contained 2 songs; "Ba'et aada" and "Ahla haga fiki" composed by Amr Mostafa.
In 2026, Mostafa composed seven tracks on Hamaki's album Sammaouny, including its title track, "Bahareya" , "Hely Hely", "Aalo anni eih"
Amr Mostafa's work on Mohammed Hamaki's Album "Sammaouny" contributed to the album topping Billboard Arabia's top 100 artists and Hot 100 charts in 2026 . The Album was exclusively released to Anghami which generated 15 million streams within days of its release. Was named as one of the biggest music moments on 2026 by Anghami.
Hamaki Held 18 of the 20 spots of the Top 20 Anghami chart with the Album " Sammaouny"
One of Samira said's most memorable songs was composed by Amr Mostafa, The song was a Duet between Samira Said and the Algerian singer cheb Mami. The song was released within Said's 2002 Album under the name "Youm Wara Youm".The Song was associated with Said's 2003 World Music Award, and she also won the Middle East and North Africa category at the 2003 BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music.
Their work together continued on the 2004 album "Aweeny Beek" where he composed 3 songs on the album; The title track, "Bel Salama Bel Salama" and "Saab Alaya".
Their collaboration resumed in 2008 with the song "Nefsy Atkalem" from the album "Ayaam Hayaty" and again in 2023 with the song "Zann", in 2024 with 2 singles "Kan" and "Fan el Taghafol". among other projects together.
Arab Pop Work
During the same period, Mostafa composed for a broad group of Egyptian and Arab performers. including Sherine Abdel Wahab's “Mashrebtesh Men Nilha;” An Egyptian patriotic song. Ragheb Alama's “Saharouni El Leil,” Mohamed Hamaki's “Ahla Haga Feeki,” Nawal El Zoghbi's “El Nas El Ozaz,” and Hussain Al Jassmi's “Boshret Kheir;” Another major patriotic Egyptian song which later went on to being one of Amr Mostafa's biggest successes being a regional phenomenon, not just an Egyptian hit
Patriotic work
Amr Mostafa has been known to contribute to his country through music, he has composed over 40 songs throughout the years for Egypt.
Songs including but not limited to: "Mashrebtish mn Nelha" , "Alemoona f madrasetna", which is sung alongside the national anthem in Egyptian schools. "Tahya Masr " which was composed and performed nationally for the new Suez Canal opening ceremony. "Ya Masriyeen" performed by singer Amal Maher , ''Taeeshy Ya Masr W Teslamy'' sung by Bahaa Sultan.
in 2014, Amr mostafa presented the Arab world with "Bushret Kheir" , The song was a major success and was performed by big name "Hussain Al Jassmi".The song went on to being a regional phenomenon and not just an Egyptian hit.
“The video for “Boshret Kheir” was widely popular, not just in Egypt, but throughout the Middle East. Covers of the song were made in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. On the first day it was released, it received over five million views on YouTube, and as of December 2015, the video had received more than 125 million views. As of January 2019, it had received more than 348 million views. The video also inspired many national and international parodies and remixes. To this day, the song is frequently played in Egypt and across the region on celebratory or festive occasions”
In December 2016, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi honored Amr Mostafa during the first Youth conference for his patriotic work.
International impact
Amr Mostafa's musical compositions have reached international audiences, with his work extending beyond the Arab world into European markets such as Spain.
Amr Mostafa with Mustafa Sandal, 2010
Amr Mostafa has collaborated with international artists, including Turkish singer Mustafa Sandal. He composed the song "Sikir Sikir", which was performed by Mustafa Sandal and gained popularity in Turkey.
The song has had 133,253 downloads, making it the country's top-selling digital song of 2011, and received a MÜYAP Digital Sales Award at the 2012 Kral Music Awards.
In 2003, The Greek singer Kaiti Garbi released “Ilios I Vrohi'', An adaptation of Amr Mostafa and Samira Saied's "Youm Wara Youm"
Again in the same year, Greek Singer Giorgos Lempesis released ''To Ksero Oti M' Agapas'', which was a cover of Amr Mostafa and Samira said's song "Allah Yesahilak" which was released in 2002.
A Russian Musical group; FM, released a song in 2003 which was a Russian adaptation of Amr Diab's "Osad Einy" which was composed by Amr Mostafa.
Amr also worked with the Azerbaijani pop singer Zarina in 2011, on the title track of her Album "Delilik" and with the Turkish singer Ebru Gundes on her single "Hayatta Basarilar Diliyorum" which was released in his early years back in 2006.
in 2006, Turkish singer Hakan Peker released an adaptation of "Allah La Yehremni mennak" by Amr Diab, From Amr Mostafa's tunes as well, the song was released under the name “Gel Otur Şöyle”.
In Spain, Mostafa and Raquel Camins released “Awal Maawal (Cómo Decir).”
With Hungarian singer Pflum Orsi, his duet "Law Fi Hayati" (In My Life) with Pflum is considered an example of Arabic–international musical collaboration, blending different languages and musical styles.
In 2008, Amr Mostafa released the album "Alama Fi Hayatak", which involved collaboration with international music arrangers and was recorded in countries including Spain, Turkey, and Hungary.
Turkish singer "Atiye" released "Salla" in 2009 which also was a licensed adaptation of Mohammed Hamaki's "Ahla haga feeki" which is also one of Mostafa's compositions.
"Efsanem Olacaksın" by Burak Kut was released also in 2009 which adapts Amr Mostafa's composition of "Osad Ainy" by Amr Diab. "You can find Amr Mostafa listed with the spelling (Omru Musthafa) which is the Turkish pronunciation for his name)."
Enigma reported that he was then working with the Swedish pop music group Ace of Base on a comeback project in 2010.
In 2013, Amr Mostafa worked with Turkish singer Ayse Hatun Onal on "Selam Dengesiz şarkı sözleri"
In 2019, Amr Mostafa collaborated with Dj Marshmello on Amr Diab's "Bayen Habeit", bringing out a phenomenal Arab and EDM mixture of cultures.
Amr Mostafa receiving a Joy Award in Riyadh, 2026
Awards and Recognitions
2026; - DearGuest Award for Best Composer - Honorary entertainment makers Award, Joy Awards
2025 - The Best Award for Best composer - Best Composer Award at the MIMA music awards
2022 - Awarded Best Arab Singer by Egyptian ministry of culture and the Arab producers Union.
2019 - Best Composer at the DearGuest Award.
2018 - Best Composer at The MIMA music awards.
2016 - Presidential recognition, Egyptian president Abdel fattah Al-Sisi honored Amr Mostafa for his patriotic work through music compositions. - Best Composer at the middle east radio awards
2015 - Received the DearGuest Special award for his role in the music industry.
2008 - Best selling Album at The EMI awards for his Album "Alama fi Hayatak"
