Naâma (singer)

Halima Echeikh (Tunisian Arabic: حليمة الشيخ; February 1934 – 18 October 2020[1]), known professionally as Naâma (Tunisian Arabic: نعمة; meaning "grace"), was a Tunisian singer.

Naâma
Background information
Birth nameHalima Echeikh
Born(1934-02-27)27 February 1934
Azmour, Tunisia
OriginTunisia
Died18 October 2020(2020-10-18) (aged 86)
Tunis, Tunisia
GenresArabic music, Tunisian music
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1958–1998

Biography

Naâma, was born in Azmour, in the North of Tunisia into a conservative family. After the divorce of her parents, she lived with her mother between Azmour and the capital city Tunis. Naâma died on 18 October 2020 after a long illness aged 86.[1]

Sources

  1. "Mort de la célèbre chanteuse Naâma". Escape Manager (in French). Retrieved 18 October 2020.
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