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How Marilyne Naaman became a musical phenomenon

With three concerts in Lebanon this year, millions of song streams, and a fanbase stretching beyond borders, we explore the reasons behind the success of the 28-year-old singer who has established her place in the Arab pop scene.

How Marilyne Naaman became a musical phenomenon

Lebanese singer and actor Marilyne Naaman. (Credit: Léa Khneisser)

Under a series of photos she posted this year on her Instagram feed, Marilyne Naaman simply wrote, "Merci la vie…" ("Thank you, life..."). Two words that sum up the exceptional moment she is passing through.In just three years, the Lebanese singer has established herself as one of the most remarkable figures on the new Arab pop scene. Today, she sells out the biggest venues in Lebanon several times a year, performed on June 6 at the Folies-Bergère in Paris, and continues her rise with upcoming concerts scheduled in Amman, Dubai, and Doha. She has close to 50 million views on YouTube, more than 46 million listens on Anghami, several million streams on Spotify, and a community of nearly 800,000 followers on Instagram. Read more Marilyne Naaman, ‘impulsive, emotional and not so politically correct’ How can such a...
Under a series of photos she posted this year on her Instagram feed, Marilyne Naaman simply wrote, "Merci la vie…" ("Thank you, life..."). Two words that sum up the exceptional moment she is passing through.In just three years, the Lebanese singer has established herself as one of the most remarkable figures on the new Arab pop scene. Today, she sells out the biggest venues in Lebanon several times a year, performed on June 6 at the Folies-Bergère in Paris, and continues her rise with upcoming concerts scheduled in Amman, Dubai, and Doha. She has close to 50 million views on YouTube, more than 46 million listens on Anghami, several million streams on Spotify, and a community of nearly 800,000 followers on Instagram. Read more Marilyne Naaman, ‘impulsive, emotional and not so politically correct’ How can...
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