Hanafi Hamdan, a guitarist of the Malaysian band Spider, recently passed away, leaving his close ones to grieve his absence in sadness and sorrow.
He was an incredibly talented guitarist and one of the founding members of the Malaysian rock band Spider.
Highlights
- Hanafi Hamdan was a well-known guitarist for the Malaysian rock band Spider.
- His parents must have been shocked with his death news and they must be currently mourning his death.
- Hamdan’s wife revealed that he was hospitalized in July due to a stroke and passed away on 21 November 2024.
Formed in Johor in 1996, his band, Spider, emerged as a Malaysian rock band mixing elements of ska and pop and released albums such as “Ngam Ho” in 1999 and “Mungkinkah Terjadi,” showing their diversity.
Moreover, Hamdan stage name was “Nafie,” and his guitar-playing skills and ideas made him an indispensable figure in the band’s success.
Aside from his immense talent for the guitar, he was involved in the Malaysian music industry as a studio engineer and music producer with Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd.
Spider band Guitarist Hanafi Hamdan’s Death Has Been Shocking News To His Parents
Hanafi Hamdan passed away due to a stroke on 21 November 2024, breaking the hearts of his family.
Moreover, the artist has kept his parents away from the limelight his entire life.
Spider recently loss one of their member & guitarist, Hanafi Hamdan a.ka. Napie. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/BmEfamOenA
— om (@xallehrazax) November 22, 2024
Not much information is available about them, but by looking at the man the star turned out to be, a passionate musician and music producer, their role in his life was very important.
However, based on his surname, Hanafi, which is a frequent surname in the past Asian country, his parents originally hailed from Malaysia.
The surname appears to be widely common in areas like Kedah, Kelantan, and Selangor. The name essentially refers to Malayo-Arabic Southeast Asia, where it has a certain cultural relevance.
News involving Nafie lately must have shocked his parents. The loss of a child is something tragic, and other is no way his parents are not immensely.
Nafie’s Death was confirmed by his wife, Nor Rasidah, Leaving Fans And The Music Industry Devastated
The lead guitarist, Hanafi Hamdan’s wife, Nor Rasidah, confirmed that he died in the early hours of November 22, 2024, at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.
Around 12 midnight last night, my husband was rushed to Sungai Buloh Hospital and at 3.54 am he breathed his last.
Pemain gitar utama kumpulan Spider, Napie menghembuskan nafas terakhir pada pukul 3.54 pagi tadi di Hospital Sungai Buloh.
Berita duka pemergian Napie atau nama sebenarnya Hanafi Hamdan disahkan isteri beliau, Norasidah Said kepada Astro AWANI.
Ikuti berita terkini di… pic.twitter.com/SK79rRGX89
— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) November 21, 2024
The news sent shockwaves through the Malaysian music industry and among fans of the band.
While the exact cause of his death has not been revealed, the singer had been hospitalized in July after he suffered a stroke while at Studi Luncai Emas, where he devoted much of his time to music production.
His remains were brought to the Masjid Cahaya Iman in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, for the final preparation of funeral rites and prayers.
Following his death, several music artists and TV personalities paid tribute.
Also saddened by the news of the return to rahmatullah Hanafi Hamdan (Napie Spider) just now. Condolences to the entire family of the deceased and members of the Spider group. May Allah SWT bless his soul in placing him among the believers. Al-Fatihah.
Additional Information
- Hanafi Hamdan’s net worth was estimated to be nearly $1 million as of 2026.
- His wife, Nor Rasidah is a healthcare provider working at Kskb Sg. Buloh.
- The couple had three children: one daughter and two sons.
