DUBAI: Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe, who was named Spotify’s Equal global ambassador for July — marking the latest international recognition for one of the Arab world’s most enduring pop stars — was featured on Spotify’s iconic Times Square billboard in New York City.
Wehbe was also the face of Spotify’s Equal Arabia program for July, highlighting her influence as an Arab pop icon across the region and beyond.
Launched in 2021, Spotify Equal aims to amplify and empower women artists around the world. Through Equal Arabia, the scheme celebrates the talent, creativity and cultural impact of women artists across the Arab world, connecting their music with audiences regionally and globally.
Over work spanning more than two decades, Wehbe has built a career across music, television, film and fashion. She has also fronted international campaigns and starred in Arab television series and box-office films. Recognized by People magazine and other international and regional media outlets as one of the world’s most beautiful women, Wehbe has also established herself as a cultural and fashion icon.
Over the course of her career, Wehbe has released a string of hit albums, including “Badi Eish” and “Habibi Ana,” helping to cement her status as one of the Arab world's most recognizable pop stars. Her music has amassed more than 150 million streams on Spotify, highlighting her enduring popularity and influence.
