Rajaa Khayrat

Morocco — Moroccan singer Samia Ahmed is one of the voices closely associated with just humanitarian causes, foremost among them the cause of women. She has sung for women who marked Morocco’s history and celebrated authentic Moroccan heritage. Since the beginning of her journey, she carved a path that diverged from the mainstream and the superficial, refusing the frantic race toward quick fame and hollow popularity. She has remained loyal to the just causes she believes in and advocates for.

From the city of Safi, on the Atlantic coast—where she was born and began her journey—a beautiful feminine voice emerged from the heart of traditional music, charting for itself a unique artistic path. A voice aligned with deep convictions that see art as a noble message, and that an artist cannot be separated from the issues and concerns of their society. This is Moroccan artist Samia Ahmed, whose voice rose to honor women who left their marks on history, including Zaynab al-Nafzawiyya, and Thuraya al-Chaoui, the first Moroccan female pilot, who was killed by colonial gunfire—among many others who embodied the strength and radiance of Moroccan women across eras.

 

Art as a Message

Samia Ahmed believes that the artist is not isolated from just humanitarian causes, especially women’s rights. She sang for women through an artistic project titled “Lalla Moulati”, in which she raised questions about women’s involvement in national struggles, their contribution to the fight for independence, and their defense of human rights and equality. She says:

“I believe art carries a powerful message. It is expression, communication, and reflection on the events around us and the emotions within us. Therefore, an artist must have a stance that they express through meaningful lyrics and beautiful melodies.”

In the musical scene, she affirms:

“Many artists sing solely for profit, fame, or stardom, following trends blindly. But my artistic choices are conscious and rooted in faith in the essence of the cause.”

She believes that sincere art—even if it takes longer to reach a large audience—deeply touches the hearts of those who believe in these causes and advocate for them.

She adds:

“I may not sing on grand stages or reach massive audiences, but I believe the songs I perform remain engraved in the hearts of some people. Though small in number, they form a refined audience that has cultivated a noble artistic sense. As I always say: I prefer leaving even a small mark on some hearts rather than having a loud presence in the middle of noise. This is the path I believe in, and I am fully committed to it.