Once Mekel

World Music Singer

Birthday May 21, 1970

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Makassar, Indonesia

Age 54 years old

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About

Indonesian singer and former lead vocalist of Dewa 19 who is best known his singles "Dealova," "Kangen" and "Symphoni Yang Indah." His Instagram account oncemekelofficial has gained over 350,000 followers. 

Before Fame

He began singing while attending Tirta Marta Junior High School. 

Trivia

Due to a problem with his voice box, he took a hiatus from singing between 1993 and 1997. In 1996, he graduated from the University of Indonesia with a law degree. 

Family Life

He has a sister named Nova B. Mekel. In 2005, he married Rietma Dhanty Angelica Immaculata Tauchid. They had a son named Manuel Mekel. 

Associated With

In 2000, he replaced Ari Lasso, the former lead singer of Dewa 19.