Ghalia Benali, born 21 December 1968 in Brussels, Belgium, is a Tunisian singer-songwriter and designer. After completing science and mathematics studies, she trained in graphic design at Institut Saint‑Luc before discovering her vocal talent. Her debut album Wild Harissa, was released in 2001, followed by Nada (2002). In 2006, she presented Romeo and Leila, an autobiographical project that combined music, storytelling and visual art. In 2017, she released MwSOUL, a spiritually oriented work that earned critical acclaim. Throughout her career, Benali has collaborated with artists such as Mad Professor, the Metropole Orchestra, and Zefiro Torna, and has performed across Europe, North Africa and Asia. Her work has been recognized with the 2008 World of Music Award for Best World Music Song and inclusion in The New York Times’ list of top concerts in 2013.
