Nej (singer) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Career, Parents, Children, Siblings, Real Name, YouTube

Nej, full name is Najoua Laamiri, is a captivating French pop singer whose soulful voice and catchy melodies have made her a standout in France’s music scene.

Growing up in Toulouse’s Bellefontaine neighbourhood, she drew inspiration from her Moroccan heritage and her sister’s love for R&B and pop music.

Profile

• Full Name: Najoua Laamiri
• Stage Name: Nej
• Born: June 30, 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Toulouse, France
• Nationality: French-Moroccan
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Model
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Laamiri
• Siblings: Four
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: One
• Relationship: Yamine Right
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Nej was born on June 30, 1994, in Toulouse, France, and grew up in the vibrant Bellefontaine neighbourhood, a melting pot of cultures.

Raised by her Moroccan parents, she was the youngest of five daughters. Her Moroccan heritage is deeply reflected in the North African flair of her music.

Her religion isn’t publicly shared, as Nej keeps her beliefs private. Her father passed away when she was eight, a loss that shaped her emotional songwriting.

Nej pursued a CAP in nail prosthetics (prothésiste ongulaire) but dropped out after a year to focus on music.

No other formal education details are available; however, her early studio experiences and self-taught songwriting skills provided her real training.

Career

Nej’s career began in 2016 with her cover of “Aime-moi demain” by The Shin Sekaï, which caught the attention of online audiences.

That year, her single My Love topped French hip-hop charts, marking her as a solo star. She released singles like “Ena Ena,” which gained traction, leading to a multi-city tour in Algeria in 2017, culminating in a big show at Oran’s Theatre Plein Air.

In 2019, her double album Enchantée, featuring 35 tracks and collaborations with Naps, Lartiste, and Zaho, reached number 28 on the French charts and went gold in 2023.

Her 2021 single Paro became a TikTok sensation, reaching 72 million streams and number 11 on Shazam’s global chart.

That year, she dropped SOS (Chapitre 1), a 9-track EP with YL, followed by SOS (Chapitre 2) (2022) with Vegedream and Chapitre 3 with Franglish.

In 2023, her album Athéna featured Maes, Bigflo & Oli, and Tayc, solidifying her spot in French urban pop. Her Athéna Tour that year packed venues like La Cigale in Paris.

Nej’s modelling for jewellery and fashion brands contributes to her fame, making her a versatile French-Moroccan icon.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @nejofficial
• TikTok handle: @nejofficial_
• Facebook: @nejofficiel
• YouTube channel: NEJ’
• Snapchat account: @nej3192

Personal Life

Nej, 31, keeps her personal life mostly private. She stands at 5 feet 5 inches, a height that suits her confident stage presence.

She’s reportedly in a relationship with singer Yamine Right, and they welcomed a child in June 2021, though the child’s gender isn’t public.

It’s unclear if they’re married. Nej moved from Toulouse to Paris at 18 to chase her music dreams, a bold move that paid off.

Net Worth

Nej’s estimated net worth is $2 million to $5 million. She earns from streaming (e.g., $120,000 monthly from Spotify), album sales (Enchantée went gold), tours like Athéna, and modelling for brands.

Her YouTube channel, with over 305 million views, and collabs with artists like Tayc boost her income. Her growing global fan base suggests that her wealth will continue to rise.

Discography

• My Love (2016) – Single
• Aime-moi demain (2016) – Single (Cover)
• Ena Ena (2016) – Single
• Enchantée (2019) – Double Album (with Naps, Lartiste, Zaho, Niro, YL, Lefa)
• Enchantée (Black Edition) (2020) – Album Re-release
• SOS (Chapitre 1) (2021) – EP (with YL)
• Paro (2021) – Single
• SOS (Chapitre 2) (2022) – EP (with Vegedream)
• SOS (Chapitre 3) (2022) – EP (with Franglish)
• Ma colombe (2022) – Single (Moroccan Remix with Tagne)
• I Miss U (2022) – Single
• Athéna (2023) – Album (with Maes, Bigflo & Oli, Slimane, Tayc)
• Meteo (2023) – Single
• NOUR EL AIN (2022) – Single (with Zaho)
• Toi + moi (2022) – Single (with Franglish)