French Montana Tops Charts as Most-Streamed African Artist with 40 Billion Plays
22 February 2023
American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana is the most listened to African artist on audio streaming platforms.
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Moroccan Pop Star Saad Lamjarred on Trial for Alleged 2016 Paris Hotel Rape
20 February 2023
Accused of rape and assault in a Parisian hotel in 2016, Moroccan star Saad Lamjarred appears before the assize court this Monday, February 20. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
La Zarra Reveals "Évidemment" as France’s Eurovision 2023 Entry
20 February 2023
Candidate for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, the Quebec singer of Moroccan origin, La Zarra, unveiled on Sunday, February 19, the song titled "Évidemment", with which she (…)
FIFA Unveils "Welcome to Morocco" Anthem for 2023 Club World Cup
6 February 2023
After producing the official song of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Moroccan RedOne was once again commissioned by FIFA, as part of the production of the anthem for the Club (…)
French Singer Imen Es Reveals Second Pregnancy During Paris Concert
5 February 2023
French singer of Moroccan origin Imen Es announced during a concert that she is pregnant for the second time and at the same time displayed her round belly on stage.
Renowned Moroccan Singer and Actor Mohamed El-Ghaoui Dies at 80
5 February 2023
Morocco has just lost one of its greatest singers. Mohamed El-Ghaoui died on Saturday in Rabat following complications from a cerebral hemorrhage, his family announced.
Morocco’s Mawazine Music Festival to Return in 2024 After Pandemic Hiatus
2 February 2023
After a three-year interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maroc Cultures association announces the return of the Mawazine-Rhythms of the World festival in 2024 for its (…)
Spotify Expands Middle Eastern Presence with 10,000 Arabic Song Deal
31 January 2023
After Deezer and Anghami, the Saudi label Rotana has just signed a partnership agreement with Spotify for the promotion of Arabic songs.
Canadian-Moroccan Singer La Zarra to Represent France at Eurovision 2023
13 January 2023
Canadian-Moroccan singer La Zarra has been internally selected to represent France at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
Moroccan Pop Star Denied French Visa, Highlighting Ongoing Travel Restrictions
11 January 2023
Despite the announcement of a return to normal for Moroccans applying for a visa to France, the situation does not seem to have evolved. The singer Manal Benchlikha has just (…)