Zahra Elham knew the odds were stacked against her. After 13 seasons, “Afghan Star” — a televised singing competition reminiscent of “American Idol” — had produced 13 winners — all men. But as viewers ...
The first woman to win the Afghan version of American Idol says she will fight the Taliban with her music, embracing a victory rich in symbolism as her country faces an uncertain future. Zahra Elham ...
Afghanistan: The first woman to win the Afghan version of American Idol says she will fight the Taliban with her music, embracing a victory rich in symbolism as her country faces an uncertain future.
An Afghan pop star and two Afghan Star hopefuls see their lives upended after the Taliban’s return. Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed mentors two young women competing on Afghan Star, until their lives ...
The first woman to win the Afghan version of American Idol says she will fight the Taliban with her music, embracing a victory rich in symbolism as her country faces an uncertain future.
An Afghan woman has become the first to win a popular singing competition, with her victory coming as fears grow that women could lose hard-won rights if the U.S. does a peace deal with the Taliban.
After 13 seasons, “Afghan Star” — a televised singing competition reminiscent of “American Idol” — has, for the first time since it launched in 2005, named a woman the winner. Zahra Elham took home ...
The first woman to win the Afghan version of American Idol says she will fight the Taliban with her music, embracing a victory rich in symbolism as her country faces an uncertain future. Zahra Elham ...