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Wafia

Wafia Al-Rikabi (born 4 August 1993), known professionally as Wafia, is an Australian singer-songwriter of Iraqi-Syrian origin. Originally studying biomedicine at university, she began to write songs to escape its monotony. Her breakthrough hit was a cover of Mario's "Let Me Love You", which garnered almost 5 million plays on SoundCloud.

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Industry / News
Kaiit, Wafia, Hatchie
BIGSOUND Reveals Stacked 2025 Music Program Starring Kaiit, Hatchie, Wafia & Many More
"The artists we’ve selected reflect the incredible depth of talent in Australia," said BIGSOUND Co-Programmers Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Wafia, Banoffee, MAY-A
"Wafia has come a very long way in a relatively short period of time."
News / Music
Wafia Reveals 2020 Australian Headline Tour Dates
Tickets on sale this Friday!
News / Music
Wafia Signs With Atlantic Records Ahead Of New EP
"I feel so lucky to get to make music with these incredible people."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Cub Sport, Wafia
"More uplifting tracks that provided the release we were seeking on a Friday night."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Cub Sport, Wafia, Two People
"Tears roll down faces, phone batteries die trying to record such a beautiful moment, and screams for 'One more track' start as soon as the final chorus kicks off."
News / Music
International Act Cancels 2019 Groovin The Moo Appearances
Two new names join the bill.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Wafia, Yergurl, Native Spirit
"Wafia Al-Rikabi and band take the crowd through a downtempo tour de force of 2018 pop songwriting."
Features / Music
Wafia debuts a more upbeat and confident sound with new single, I'm Good
Following on from her touching VIII EP earlier this year, Wafia's latest showcases a more pop-centric side of the Australian musician..
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Chvrches, Mansionair, Wafia
"Much of charm of the show was wrapped up in Mayberry's endearing Scottish accent, her prolific mid-set musings eliciting the biggest cheers from fans."
Features / Music
Wafia's VIII EP, out now through Future Classic, is an early highlight of 2018
The six-track EP cements Wafia's position as one of Australia's most beautiful (and meaningful) songwriters..
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Wafia - VIII
"Even its most typical declarations of pop anguish appear darker and to have dual meanings."
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