Who Is Shamma Hamdan?

Shamma Hamdan (born Shamma bint Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan) is an Emirati singer and songwriter who has taken the music scene of the Middle East by storm. With a powerful voice and an unbeatable sense of style, she has become one of UAE’s most beloved pop stars. She is also a multi-instrumentalist, playing the piano, guitar, oud and daf.

Early Life

Shamma was born in Abu Dhabi in 1993 to a family of musicians. Her grandfather was Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, an important poet and musician from Abu Dhabi. She was raised in a musical environment, surrounded by music from a very young age. She started singing at the age of two and started playing instruments at the age of five. She went to school with her siblings in Abu Dhabi, where she obtained a degree in Music Education from Zayed University.

Career

In 2012 Shamma participated in “The X Factor Arabia” and reached the finals of the show. Since then her career has skyrocketed, with many successful singles and collaborations with some of the most renowned artists in the region. In 2016 she released her debut album “Flawless” which was met with huge success both commercially and critically.

Awards & Achievements

Shamma has won numerous awards throughout her career. She was awarded Best Female Singer at The Murex D’Or Awards in 2014 and Best Female Singer at The Emirates Film Competition in 2015. In 2017 she was awarded Best Middle East Act at The MTV Europe Music Awards. She has also been featured in several magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Grazia Middle East.

Personal Life

Shamma is currently living in Dubai with her husband, who she married in 2017. She is an advocate for women’s rights and is actively involved in charities such as United Nations Women’s Empowerment Fund. She also loves travelling and exploring different cultures around the world.