Who is Jaylann?
Jaylann, whose real name is Khaoula Moujahid, is a Moroccan singer-songwriter born in 1994 in Rabat. The daughter of violinist Said Moujahid, she grew up surrounded by music and began singing at nine, drawing on classical Arabic music as well as international styles. She first gained attention through the TV talent shows Studio 2M and The Voice: Ahla Sawt in 2014, and later Coke Studio. Her debut single, Kanshofak, came out in 2014, and her 2017 song Mama, a tribute to mothers, brought her to a wide audience. She then adopted the name Jaylann, which, like her first name, evokes the gazelle. In 2025 her remake of Ha Wlidi, a 1972 song by the band Lemchaheb, became an anthem of Moroccan pride. She performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, alongside artists including Angélique Kidjo and Lartiste.
Jaylann’s hit songs
Blending Moroccan pop, African rhythms and meaningful lyrics, Jaylann has released several much-loved songs. Some of her best-known tracks include:
- Ha Wlidi
- La Côte
- Africallez (with Lartiste and Angélique Kidjo)
- Mama
- Chi Wqat (with Beathoven)
- Labass
- Khamssa W Khmiss
- Allo Allo
- Zaz Louz (with Black Jaguar)
Her powerful voice and proudly Moroccan lyrics reach a broad audience.
Jaylann live
In concert, Jaylann combines emotion and energy, with a stage presence praised at her major performances and audiences singing Ha Wlidi along with her. To see her on stage, book your Jaylann concert tickets on iTicket.MA.
