Sheikh Akbar

Sheikh Akbar
Born Sheikh Akbar
(1993-11-04) November 4, 1993
New York, USA
Nationality American
Alma mater John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Occupation
Years active 2012-present

Sheikh Akbar (born November 4, 1993) is an American YouTube personality, vlogger, prankster, actor and singer from New York City best known for his YouTube videos.[1][2]

Early life and career

Akbar was born on November 4, 1993 to Bangladeshi parents in New York. He attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In 2011 Akbar started a YouTube channel named "TrueStoryASA" with his friend Adam Saleh and in January 2015 they posted their first video which became viral. Sheikh Adam Saleh quickly gained popularity through their YouTube channel TrueStoryASA. They split up in May 2015[3][4] Akbar now has separate YouTube channels named "Sheikh Akbar" and "SA Vlogs". He mostly uploads public pranks and comedy videos.[5] Akbar released his debut single "Diamond Girl" as the part of TrueStoryASA in May 2015 with Adam Saleh featuring Mumzy Stranger.[6] He has also performed at many events in the United Kingdom[7][8] In 2015, Akbar appeared in the comedy film American Sharia.[9]

Filmography

No. Film Role Year
1. American Sharia Osama 2015

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Adam Saleh and Sheikh Akbar: the Muslim YouTube stars worth queuing for". The Guardian. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ "TrueStory ASA: UK fans mob US Muslim YouTube pranksters". BBC. 2 April 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ "TrueStoryASA". BBC. 7 March 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ "TrueStoryASA split". BBC. 15 May 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  5. ↑ "TrueStoryASA: YouTube stars given 'talking to' from police after frenzied meet and greet attracts hundreds". independent.co.uk. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  6. ↑ Rob Garratt (3 May 2015). "True Story ASA’s Adam Saleh and Sheikh Akbar release first single". Thenational.ae. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "American internet sensations TrueStoryASA create chaos in Birmingham". BirminghamMail.co.uk. 5 August 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  8. ↑ "You Tube hit Adam Selah to perform at Crawley International Mela". crawleyobserver.co.uk. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ "American Sharia (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 30 September 2015.

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