Nawal AlZoghbi, a Lebanese pop vocalist, has been performing Arab music for over 25
years. She was born on June 29, 1972 in Byblos, Lebanon. “Starting with the
year 1994 and until 2002, Nawal released an album almost every year reigning as
the number one female pop star of the Arab world for 8 consecutive years. She
also participated in several commercials to include Pepsi, LG, Classy Lenses,
and Bonja Bags. “Nawal Al Zoghbi was the first Middle Eastern artist to ever be
in an advertising campaign. “In 2000 Al Zoghbi signed a 5-year contract with
international company Pepsi, she made various television ads for the drink
using her songs which led to her success, becoming the best-selling artist in
the Middle East,” She has been awarded countless awards for her success. Some of
these awards include; best Arabic Singer, best Arabian Artist, best Lebanese Female singer of the
year, etc. Some facts about her include she has sold over 50 million albums,
she was one of the first Arabic singers to appear in music videos, and Al
Zoghbi is the oldest born among three brothers and one sister. She had three
children with her former spouse. “Al Zoghbi began singing at an early age,
despite familial opposition to the lifestyle of a musician.” In 1996, Nawal released one of her most
successful albums, named "Habeit Ya Leil." Thanks to Nawal, she
inspires other Arab musicians to pursue their dreams because if she can do it,
so can anyone.
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