Samira Said

Samira Abdelrazak Bensaïd, known as Samira Said, is a Moroccan-Egyptian singer born on January 10, 1958, in Rabat, Morocco. She moved to Egypt in 1977 and has since become a prominent figure in Arabic music, particularly known for her Egyptian Arabic songs. Notably, she represented Morocco in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1980. With a successful career spanning several decades, she has released numerous albums and singles including hits like "Ben Lef" and "Sayidati Sadati." Her contributions to music earned her over 40 awards, and she was recognized as the best singer in the Middle East by BBC Radio 3 in 2003. Aside from her artistic achievements, Said is involved in philanthropic efforts and has expressed a desire to return to Morocco. She was married twice, including to musician Hany Mehanna, and has one son, Shady.