He earned the name "Boyaxçî" (Shoeshiner) because he worked as a shoeshiner for 25 years at the historic Ulu Mosque in Diyarbakır to make a living while practicing his art.

Born in the village of Lexerî in Erzurum, he later moved to Diyarbakır, where he spent most of his life.

(1933–2020) was a legendary Kurdish traditional singer, known as a dengbêj , who was often referred to as the "Nightingale of Diyarbakır". He was a central figure in preserving Kurdish oral history and culture through the art of dengbêjî , which involves rhythmic, melodic storytelling without instrumental accompaniment. Key Biographical Highlights