North Vision Song Contest 43 • Confirmation Thread
Mar 27, 2024 14:32:59 GMT 1
Julian, 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋, and 3 more like this
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ⵎⴻⵕⵕⵓⴽ ⵢⴻⵏⵏⴰ-ⴷ ⵀⴻⵢ ⴰ ⴱⴰⴱⴰ!
Morocco says hey daddy!
Morocco says hey daddy!
Salé, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, 27 March 2024
Manal and Ghali in a promotional photo for Moroccan Music Festival 7, where they competed with the song “Baba”
Following the conclusion of yet another an incredibly competitive national final, the artists that took the crown in the Moroccan selection, and will be flying to Budva are 
Manal and 
Ghali. Manal Benchlikha is no stranger to Northvision, as she represented Morocco in 
NVSC 29 with "Pas le choix," where she sadly failed to qualify to the final. Since then, she has launched her career into a new stratosphere, having released her first album, releasing a streetwear collection, was featured on a song for the 2022 World Cup, and was a featured performance on COLORS, where she performed "3ARI." She's going to be joined by Ghali Amdouni, known mononymously by his first name, an Italian rapper born to Tunisian parents. The rapper, despite having released several songs since 2013, blew up into international notoriety during his participation in 2024's edition of Sanremo. While participating with his song "Casa mia," his song drew attention for a lyric referencing hospital bombings, and was accused of anti-Israeli propaganda. He also made calls to stop the genocide and demanded a ceasefire, which caused the Israeli ambassador to accuse him of using his platform to spread hate. His outspoken support for the Palestinian people earned praise from the president of the Association of Palestinians in Italy. "Casa mia" would finish fourth in the competition. The pair will fly the Moroccan flag in 
Budva with the song "BABA."
Manal said that "BABA" isn't just a song, but rather "it's an intimate memoir, a stirring homage to [my] late father that transcends melody and verse." Through verses pulsating with determination, Manal unfolds the narrative of resilience - a woman navigating life's tumults, anchored by faith, destiny, and an unwavering resolve. The song's essence extends beyond its poignant lyricism; its hypnotic rhythm invites listeners into its compelling narrative. The visual composition of the ‘BABA’ music video is a testament, a mosaic blending Moroccan cultural motifs with tradition and modernity. Listening to ‘BABA’ is an immersion - a sonic voyage entwined with memories, emotions, and fervent passions.
In an interview with 2M, the pair said that they are overjoyed to be representing Morocco on this level. Manal said that "even though I didn't qualify in Dublin, it was such a great experience. I've grown so much as an artist since then, and I feel like now is the perfect time to get back to this stage." Ghali also said that "I was in talks with Télévision Tunisienne 1 about potentially representing them, but 2M came calling first. It's just an honour to showcase my abilities at such a prestigious competition."
Khazali said that representing Morocco at an international stage like this "is everything I could've ever hoped for and more. This was the third time I had submitted any of my songs to represent a nation, but the first time for Morocco. Around the releases of "Passion Controller" and "Comfort", I sent both in to the BBC, and both of them made the shortlist to compete in Your Decision, but nothing came up of that. To be able to have my song represent my mother's nation at this sort of level is a dream come true. I'm so excited to get to finally showcase my art at the highest of levels."
Morocco in the 43rd North Vision Song Contest MANAL ft. GHALI - "BABA" (2:02+)
We want to wish Manal and Ghali the best of luck in Budva. We hope you'll support them in NVSC!
Moroccan NF Results
Check out the full grids -> here <-
Manal and Ghali. Manal Benchlikha is no stranger to Northvision, as she represented Morocco in NVSC 29 with "Pas le choix," where she sadly failed to qualify to the final. Since then, she has launched her career into a new stratosphere, having released her first album, releasing a streetwear collection, was featured on a song for the 2022 World Cup, and was a featured performance on COLORS, where she performed "3ARI." She's going to be joined by Ghali Amdouni, known mononymously by his first name, an Italian rapper born to Tunisian parents. The rapper, despite having released several songs since 2013, blew up into international notoriety during his participation in 2024's edition of Sanremo. While participating with his song "Casa mia," his song drew attention for a lyric referencing hospital bombings, and was accused of anti-Israeli propaganda. He also made calls to stop the genocide and demanded a ceasefire, which caused the Israeli ambassador to accuse him of using his platform to spread hate. His outspoken support for the Palestinian people earned praise from the president of the Association of Palestinians in Italy. "Casa mia" would finish fourth in the competition. The pair will fly the Moroccan flag in Budva with the song "BABA."Manal said that "BABA" isn't just a song, but rather "it's an intimate memoir, a stirring homage to [my] late father that transcends melody and verse." Through verses pulsating with determination, Manal unfolds the narrative of resilience - a woman navigating life's tumults, anchored by faith, destiny, and an unwavering resolve. The song's essence extends beyond its poignant lyricism; its hypnotic rhythm invites listeners into its compelling narrative. The visual composition of the ‘BABA’ music video is a testament, a mosaic blending Moroccan cultural motifs with tradition and modernity. Listening to ‘BABA’ is an immersion - a sonic voyage entwined with memories, emotions, and fervent passions.
In an interview with 2M, the pair said that they are overjoyed to be representing Morocco on this level. Manal said that "even though I didn't qualify in Dublin, it was such a great experience. I've grown so much as an artist since then, and I feel like now is the perfect time to get back to this stage." Ghali also said that "I was in talks with Télévision Tunisienne 1 about potentially representing them, but 2M came calling first. It's just an honour to showcase my abilities at such a prestigious competition."
Khazali said that representing Morocco at an international stage like this "is everything I could've ever hoped for and more. This was the third time I had submitted any of my songs to represent a nation, but the first time for Morocco. Around the releases of "Passion Controller" and "Comfort", I sent both in to the BBC, and both of them made the shortlist to compete in Your Decision, but nothing came up of that. To be able to have my song represent my mother's nation at this sort of level is a dream come true. I'm so excited to get to finally showcase my art at the highest of levels."
Morocco in the 43rd North Vision Song Contest MANAL ft. GHALI - "BABA" (2:02+)Music & Lyrics:
Ayoub Toute, Elena Rose, Ghali Amdouni, Manal Benchlikha, Ponko, Prinzly
We want to wish Manal and Ghali the best of luck in
Budva. We hope you'll support them in NVSC!Moroccan NF Results
| Artist(s) | Song | Points | Place (Overall) |
| MANAL ft. GHALI | BABA | 184 | 1st |
 Ouidad | Casa | 182 | 2nd |
 Rita L'Oujdia | Mujer Cobra | 179 | 3rd |
 Djouher ft. Raste | Chouf | 148 | 4th |
| Meteor Airlines | LAYHNNIK A BABA | 144 | 5th |
| Tarwa N-Tiniri ft. Nukad | Tenere | 129 | 6th |
| RYM | Jayeb Khbari | 126 | 7th |
 Samira Said | Kan | 118 | 8th |
Check out the full grids -> here <-
 | 2M Official Moroccan representative broadcasters of the Northvision Song Contest for more informations, visit 2m.ma/nvsc43 |
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Bosnia & Herzegovina!
Magazin, 
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