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A star of impeccable talents, Naima Akef was a dancer, singer, and actress from Egypt’s golden age of cinema. Her skillset made her one of the most entertaining vaudevillian performers of her time. She lived a full life and had her fair share of ups and downs throughout. Ninety-one years later, she stands tall as a cultural icon; her legacy remains alive and well. Akef was born on October 7, 1929, in Tanta, Egypt. Her journey started in a nurturing…
