Jaylann
Jaylann | |
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| Born | Khaoula Moujahid January 9, 1994 Rabat, Morocco |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Spouse |
Abdelilah Arraf (m. 2020) |
Khaoula Moujahid (Arabic: خولة مجاهد; born 9 January 1994), known professionally as Jaylann is a Moroccan singer-songwriter.[2]
Early life and background
[edit]Khaoula Moujahid was born on 9 January 1994 in Rabat, Morocco. She grew up in a musical environment, as her father, Said Moujahid, is a violinist. She was exposed to music from an early age and developed an interest in both classical Arabic music and international genres, and began singing at the age of nine.[3]
Musical career
[edit]Before adopting the stage name Jaylann, she first gained public attention through televised music competitions, including Studio 2M and The Voice: Ahla Sawt in 2014.[4][5] She went on to appear on Coke Studio, which helped increase her visibility in Morocco and across the Arab music scene.[6]
Jaylann's professional recording career began in 2014 with the release of her debut single, "Kanshofak".[7] In 2016, she collaborated with Black Jaguar on the track "Zaz Louz", which further established her presence in the Moroccan music scene.
Her breakthrough came in 2017 with the release of "Mama", an emotional tribute to motherhood. The song gained widespread popularity online, amassing millions of views across various digital platforms. A year later, following this success, she signed with the Moroccan production company B-Magnitude. It was during this period that she adopted the stage name Jaylann. She has stated that she chose the new name for easier international pronunciation and recognition, noting that her birth name, Khaoula, could be challenging for non-Arabic speakers. According to her, "Jaylann" is of Arabic origin and carries a meaning similar to her real name — "gazelle".[8][9]
"Ha Wlidi" (2025), a remake of the 1972 song by the Moroccan band Lemchaheb, is regarded as one of Jaylann's most notable releases. Released on 13 June 2025, the track reinterprets the original as a contemporary tribute to Moroccan identity, unity, and cultural pride. Its accompanying music video features traditional Moroccan elements, including kaftans, architecture, and scenes of everyday life, and was widely received by audiences.[10][11]
Jaylann performed "Ha Wlidi" live at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where her performance was praised for its emotional delivery and stage presence.[12][13] She later took part in the opening ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, performing alongside artists such as Angélique Kidjo and L'Artiste.[14]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Title | Year |
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| "L'weekend" (الويكند) | 2016 |
| "Ana Kangoul" (أنا كانقول) | 2016 |
| "MAMA" (ماما) | 2017 |
| "Yalah" (يالاه) (featuring Issam Kamal, Muslim, Foulane Bouhssine and Dj VAN) |
2017 |
| "Ana Kangoul" (أنا كانقول) | 2016 |
| "Je T'aime" | 2017 |
| "Let's Play" | 2018 |
| "Allo Allo" | 2019 |
| "Chi Wqat" (شي وقات) (featuring Beathoven) |
2020 |
| "Étranger" (featuring Beathoven) |
2020 |
| "Te Amo" | 2021 |
| "Oui Oui" | 2022 |
| "DJ" | 2023 |
| "Rouhani" | 2023 |
| "Nivo Tla3" (النيفو طلع) (with Redouane Ghazir and Stormy) |
2024 |
| "Ya Salam" (يا سلام) | 2024 |
| "Labass" | 2024 |
| "Ha Wlidi" (ها وليدي) | 2025 |
| "KHAMSSA W KHMISS" (خمسة و خميس) | 2025 |
| "Africallez" (with Lartiste and Angélique Kidjo) |
2025 |
| "LA COTE" | 2026 |
Awards and distinctions
[edit]She was nominated for the AFRIMA Award for Best Female Artist in North Africa in 2019 (won by Nada Azhari),[15][16] 2021 (won by Manal),[17] 2022 (won by Faouzia), and 2023.[18][19]
References
[edit]- ↑ "الفنانة خولة مجاهد "جيلان" ترتبط رسميا بمدير أعمالها" [Moroccan artist Khaoula Moujahid 'Jaylann' officially gets engaged to her manager]. hashtag.ma (in Arabic). 15 March 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Halima Amer; Ayoub Mahieddine (20 December 2025). "جيلان.. موسيقى مغربية تروي قصة جيل جديد" [Jaylann... Moroccan music telling the story of a new generation] (in Arabic). SNRT news. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Jaylann: Morocco's Melodic Ambassador Bridging Jazz and Tradition". bewilderedinmorocco.com. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "خولة المجاهد ومحمود ترابي صوتان مغربيان يكسران القيود في the Voice" [Khaoula Moujahid and Mahmoud Tarabi are two Moroccan voices breaking boundaries in The Voice.]. lahamag.com (in Arabic). 12 March 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "خولة المجاهد: حلمت بالوقوف على مسرح the voice" [Khaoula Moujahid: I dreamed of standing on the stage of The Voice.]. assahraa.ma (in Arabic). 12 April 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "في "كوك ستوديو".. خولة مجاهد تتألق في "الشعبي"" [In “Coke Studio”.. Khaoula Moujahid shines in “Chaabi”.]. kifache.com (in Arabic). 18 October 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Jaylann / Artist details". Billboard Arabia. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ DJ Edu (2 October 2021). "Jaylann - l'artiste marocain qui adopte l'afrobeats" (in French). BBC. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Khaoula El Moujahid s'envole vers l'international ?". nrjmaroc.com. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Jaylann rallies Moroccans with remake of "Ha Wlidi"". afropop.org. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Ibnouzahir, Zineb (20 June 2025). "«Ha Wlidi», le hit de Jaylann qui remet le patrimoine marocain au goût du jour". le360.ma (in French). Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Boudy, Sanaa (6 July 2025). ""ها وليدي" تمنح JAYLAN شرف افتتاح كأس إفريقيا للسيدات". ralia.lesiteinfo.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Bouskine, Aïcha (7 July 2025). "جايلان تفتتح كأس إفريقيا للسيدات بأداء مبهر لأغنيتها "ها وليدي"". lodj.info (in Arabic). Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Angélique Kidjo, Jaylann and L'Artiste unveil TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 official song". Confederation of African Football. 21 December 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Burna Boy, Nasty C, Stonebwoy, Nadia Nakai & More Win 2019 AFRIMA Awards". 24 November 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ↑ "Winners emerge at 6th AFRIMA awards (FULL LIST)". 24 November 2019. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ↑ "FULL LIST: Wizkid earns six AFRIMA 2021 nominations". 22 September 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ↑ "AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominees: The Complete List". 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ↑ "Nigeria: AFRIMMA 2023 – Davido Leads With Six Nominations [see Full List]". 17 August 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.