Najwa Karam's Life Changed After Winning a Singing Reality Show; Here's Her Net Worth

Karam was listed in Forbes 50 Over 50: Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2023.

PUBLISHED DEC 28, 2023

Cover Image Source: Najwa Karam attends "Vous N'avez Encore Rien Vu" Premiere at Palais des Festivals | Getty Images | Photo by Toni Anne Barson

Name	Najwa Karam
Net Worth	$55 Million
Sources of Income	Music, Acting
Date of Birth	February 26, 1966
Age	57 years
Gender	Female
Profession	Singer, actor, teacher, writer, record producer
Nationality	Lebanese

What is Najwa Karam's net worth?

Najwa Karam is a Lebanese multi-platinum singer, producer, fashion icon, TV personality, and songwriter often referred to as 'The Sun of Song,' who has also earned a net worth of $55 Million. Since the release of her debut album "Ya Habayeb," she has recorded many successful albums like "Naghmet Hob" and "Oyoun Qalbi," and is one of the best-selling Arabic language singers globally.

Lebanese singer Najwa Karam performs at the southern amphitheatre during the Jerash Festival on July 28, 2011 in Jerash, Jordan. The Jerash Festival is a cultural event held at the end of July and beginning of August featuring a wide variety of performances. Getty Images | Photo by Salah Malkawi — Lebanese singer Najwa Karam performs at the southern amphitheater during the Jerash Festival | Getty Images | Photo by Salah Malkawi

What are Najwa Karam's sources of income?

Karam's primary source of income comes from the sales of her albums. With an impressive discography spanning several decades, including chart-topping releases like "Naghmet Hob," "Oyoun Qalbi," and "Menni Elak," she has sold millions of records worldwide. Her appearances in reality television also contributes significantly to her wealth.

Karam's first studio album, "Ya Habayeb," was released in 1989. Her 1994 album, "Naghmet Hob," earned Karam the Lebanese Broadcasting Association Award for Best Artist. After multiple hits, she released the album "Hazi Helo" in 1996, featuring hits like the title track and "Khayarouni." In 2000, "Oyoun Qalbi" became the best-selling Arabic album of all time.

Karam continued to evolve her music style with albums like "Tahamouni" and the highly successful "Saharni." Her 17th studio album, "Am Bimzah Maak" in 2008, received considerable success. In 2011, she released "Hal Leile...Mafi Noum," which featured innovative elements, such as the use of "Doum Tac" Derbake notes in the lead single "Mafi Noum."

The same year, Karam debuted as a judge on the reality competition television series "Arabs Got Talent." She has since appeared in all six of its seasons. Her album, "Menni Elak," released in 2017, garnered international recognition, reaching top positions on iTunes worldwide. In 2020, she appeared as a coach on the first season of MBC's "The Voice Senior."

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— Najwa Karam (@najwakaram) December 10, 2023

Instagram	14.8 Million Followers
Twitter	8.5 Million Followers

Personal life

Karam was born on February 26, 1966, in Zahle, Lebanon. She spent her childhood in Zahle and attended secondary school at Jesus the Angel College. She earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and worked as a teacher at Eastern College for two years.

In 1985, she won the TV singing competition called "Layali Lubnan," and went on to study at the Lebanese Institute of Music. Two years later, she participated in "Laylat Haz" before entering the Arabic music industry.