"Ever since I was a child, people have scrutinised me," she says | With the support of her family, she decided to chase her dreams and began uploading videos 18 months ago |
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Saudi Arabian teenager Dania Al Sabban is smashing stereotypes and creating smash hits, all at once | Her next goal is to create a hit album and she hopes to duet with some A-list stars |
The singer, 15, has become something of a sensation on social media, thanks to her stirring renditions of popular Arabic tracks.
17" In her short career, Al Sabban has already released 11 of her own songs, as well as a number of cover tracks | "Of course I faced bullying, but my parents warned me of this before I was on social media," she says |
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However, it took years until the teen felt ready to share her voice on social media | In the end, we are all human |
"I used to cry in front of people, but my family told me not to get upset.
24"I should be happy about being different to everyone else | "I became convinced that I should live my life and show people that this is normal |
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In the end, we only live once | "It is good to show people that you are strong |
Her cover of Ashofak Yom was the first song she shared on Instagram, with the video garnering 100,000 views within a matter of days.
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