Suhel Nafar is a prominent figure in the entertainment, media, and tech industries. Nafar recently served as the Music Supervisor for the award-winning Netflix show, Mo. In addition to his work for Netflix, Nafar is making major impact in the industry, including heading the launch of EMPIRE’s WANA division. He spearheaded the establishment of the first division in the US dedicated to fostering the growth of the local music scene in West Asia, North Africa and its global diaspora. In 2024, Nafar was awarded by Billboard as a Global Indie and International Power Player for his influential work in the industry. In 2018, Nafar played a pivotal role at Spotify leading a key role in Spotify’s expansion into multiple international markets, including MENA, India, Africa, and beyond. as the Global Lead of Arab Music & Culture Suhel led the creation of Spotify’s Arab Culture Hub, curating over 120 playlists, including flagship ones like Yalla Today’s Top Hits, Arab X, Shisha Lounge, Habibi Gang Gang, and Global X. Additionally, Nafar spearheaded an international curation initiative that spotlighted major cultures around the world. In 2016, Nafar contributed to launching the Complex Snapchat Discover channel, which became the fastest-growing platform in Complex Networks’ history. He was also an artist-in-residence at New York University that same year, further showcasing his creative versatility. In 2020, Nafar played a crucial role in building Teflon Sega, (Plutopai World) a groundbreaking musician content creator born and risen in the metaverse through advanced motion-capture (mocap) technology , highlighting Nafar’s ability to innovate in digital and immersive entertainment spaces.