Naama (singer)


Naama is a distinguished Tunisian singer. Born Halima Echeikh, she was named "Naama" by the Master Tunisian composer Salah Al Mahdi. Naama became her stage name which she kept until she retired in late 1990s.

Biography

Halima Echeikh, later known as Naama, was born on 27 February 1937 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.