11 Artists Who Turned Out to Have Studied in Islamic Boarding Schools

Kapanlagi.com - The entertainment industry in the homeland continues to produce many talents every year, ranging from the small screen, the world of music, to those who are famous for their sensations and controversies.

However, who would have thought that some artists who have studied religious knowledge in various Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia still remain relevant and successful to this day.

There are many backgrounds of public figures that are unknown to the public. Check out the 11 artists who graduated from Islamic boarding schools, which have been summarized on Thursday (20/06/2024).

1. Dewi Perssik

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Dewi Perssik achieved fame as a dangdut singer and presenter. Until now, she still often appears on screen.

Who would have thought, Dewi used to be a student at a boarding school in Jember, East Java. In addition, Dewi also once played the role of a Quran teacher.

2. Syakir Daulay

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The name Syakir Daulay became known to the public after being active as an actor and singer. This man, born in 2002, turns out to have been a student before becoming famous. He once studied at Pesantren Darul Quran.

3. Nikita Mirzani

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Known as a controversial artist who often appears sexy, it turns out Nikita once became a student at Pondok Pesantren Gontor, East Java. The mother of three children studied at Ponpes Gontor for two years.

4. Aura Kasih

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Singer who has a full name Shahiyani Febri Wiraatmadja once entered a pesantren after graduating from Junior High School (SMP). Aura Kasih continued her education at Pesantren Tasikmalaya, West Java.

5. Vicky Prasetyo

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Although often involved in negative news, Vicky Prasetyo apparently once attended pesantren.

When he was a teenager, the former husband of Angel Lelga was once a santri at Pesantren As Syafi'iyah Jatiwaringin, West Java.

6. Dinar Candy

(Source: Instagram @dinar_candy)

The DJ who often performs wearing sexy clothes used to be a santri at one of the pesantrens. However, Dinar Candy chose to leave the pesantren because she couldn't follow the rules that were too strict, so she only lasted as a santri for two weeks.

7. Apoy Wali

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Apoy, the guitarist of the band Wali, graduated from Pesantren La Tansa in Pandeglang, Banten, where he studied religious knowledge for six years. After that, Apoy continued his studies at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah.

8. Faank Wali

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Faank, the vocalist of Wali besides Apoy, received education at Pesantren La Tansa, Banten, and continued his studies at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, following in Apoy's footsteps.

9. Andika Kangen Band

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Andika Kangen Band, who has tattoos and has been involved in drug cases, turns out to be a graduate of one of the pesantren in Indonesia.

In 2012, Andika entered the pesantren and then avoided the media to focus on improving his understanding of religion.

10. Abidzar Al Ghifari

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Abidzar is the biological son of the late Ustaz Jefri Al Buchory and an alumnus of Pesantren Insan Cendekia Madani. Currently, Abidzar is known as a singer and actor who has starred in several television series and films.

11. Julia Perez

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Julia Perez, also known as Jupe, once studied religion at Pesantren Al-Ihya, Bogor. She passed away in RRCM due to stage four cervical cancer on June 10, 2017.

12. Netizens are also curious about this topic

Is Nikita Mirzani an alumni of Gontor?

Nikita Mirzani, an artist, has attended Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Gontor, one of the largest Islamic boarding schools in Java.

What is the title for graduates of Islamic boarding schools?

The government has designated the title of Sarjana Agama or S. Ag for graduates of Ma'had Aly or higher Islamic boarding schools.

(kpl/adr)