Maanu

Pakistani Singer, Songwriter, Rapper

Pakistan

A Pakistani singer-songwriter and rapper who revolutionized the contemporary South Asian indie scene with his signature blend of Urdu pop, R&B, and hip-hop.

Biography

The story so far.

Maanu (real name Rehman Afshar) is a highly popular Pakistani singer, songwriter, and rapper based in Lahore. He is widely recognized for his unique fusion of Urdu and Punjabi pop, R&B, and contemporary hip-hop. [1, 2]

Key Highlights

  • Coke Studio Breakthrough: He gained widespread international fame for his chart-topping, heartbreak ballad “Jhol” (a duet with Annural Khalid) on Coke Studio Pakistan Season 15. He also co-wrote Atif Aslam’s hit “GO” in 2022. [1]
  • Discography: Maanu released his debut album Yain City in 2020. He has since released highly acclaimed projects, including his hit studio album thikaana. [1, 2, 3]
  • Collaborations: He has worked closely with major players in the contemporary Pakistani indie and pop scene, such as Hasan Raheem, Abdullah Siddiqui, and Ali Sethi. [1]

Maanu is available to book for concerts, festivals, corporate events, weddings and private functions across the UK, Pakistan and internationally. The Jazba team handles the full engagement end to end — artist liaison, travel, stage, sound and promotion — so you deal with one trusted point of contact from first enquiry to final encore.

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