Mozhdah Jamalzadah facts for kids
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Mozhdah Jamalzada
مژده جمالزاده |
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Jamalzadah in 2021
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| Born | December 7, 1985 Kabul, Afghanistan
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| Nationality | Afghan, Canadian |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Ethnobeast |
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Mozhdah Jamalzadah (born December 7, 1985) is a famous Afghan Canadian singer, actress, and TV host. She is also known as an activist who speaks up for important causes. Mozhdah used to host The Mozhdah Show in Afghanistan. This show talked about big social issues, especially about women's rights.
Early Life
Mozhdah Jamalzadah was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her family is from the Afghan Tajik group. When she was five years old, a war started in Afghanistan. Her family had to leave their home. They first moved to Pakistan. Later, they settled in Canada.
Mozhdah grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. She went to college to study broadcast journalism. She also studied philosophy and political science. These studies helped her understand the world better.
Music Career
Mozhdah started writing songs in the early 2000s. Her first song, "(Sher) Bacha e Afghani," came out in 2007. She also tried out for Canadian Idol, a singing competition.
Later, she released a song called "Dokhtare Afghan" (which means 'Afghan Girl'). This song quickly became very popular in Afghanistan. It talked about brave Afghan women from history. The song helped Mozhdah win awards and get noticed. Her father, who she calls a feminist, wrote this powerful song.
Don't break my wings, don't break my honor. I'm a proud Afghan girl.
Because of her growing fame, Mozhdah was asked to work for a new TV station in Afghanistan called 1TV in 2009. This made her known around the world. She was also the first woman to perform in Afghanistan without wearing a hijab. Her first album, Act One, came out in 2009. It included "Dokhtare Afghan" and other songs.
On International Women's Day in 2010, Mozhdah made history. She was invited to perform at the White House in the United States. She sang "Dokhtare Afghan" for President Barack Obama and the First Lady. This song showed the strength of Afghan women. From 2012 to 2013, she was also a host for Afghan Star, a popular TV show.
The Mozhdah Show
Mozhdah's studies in politics and philosophy made her want to make a difference. When she joined 1TV in Afghanistan, she decided to create a special show. This show became "The Mozhdah Show." It soon gained international attention.
"The Mozhdah Show" was inspired by The Oprah Winfrey Show in America. Because of this, some news outlets called Mozhdah the "Oprah of Afghanistan." On her show, Mozhdah and her team talked about difficult topics in Afghan society. They discussed what life was like for women, children, and all people in Afghanistan. The show helped Mozhdah learn more about her home country.
Other Activities
Besides singing and hosting, Mozhdah has also worked as a model. She appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan. In 2018, she was a judge on Canada Reads, a national book debate. In 2019, Mozhdah acted in a movie called Red Snow. A book about her life, titled "Voice of Rebellion," was also released that year.
Awards
- Excellence in the Arts CCLA Gala (2012): For her amazing work and help in making Canada diverse.
- Best Light Song of the Year ATN Awards (2010)
- Best Female Artist ATN Awards (2012)
