Bassma Boussel is a Moroccan-Egyptian singer, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and former contestant on Star Academy, who first gained fame after finishing second in the show’s sixth season.

Her early music career included hit singles like “Mahal” and duets with her then-husband, Tamer Hosny.

After taking an extended break to focus on her family, she returned to the spotlight with new music, a virtual-studio music video, and a successful cosmetics and fashion business across North Africa.

Early Life and Education

Bassma Boussel is now 34 years old and was born on May 10, 1991, in Morocco. Details about her parents, religion, and siblings are not publicly documented. She gained early recognition as a contestant on Star Academy (season 6), where she developed performance skills and gained exposure to the music industry.

She later studied business management in Morocco before completing her final year of education online in Egypt. She also studied fashion, attending the Italian Fashion Academy in Cairo, and launched her fashion brand, Bassma Boussel Designs, as well as her cosmetics line, Meraqelle.

Personal Life

Bassma Boussel married Egyptian singer and actor Tamer Hosny in 2012. Their marriage ended in divorce in April 2023 after approximately 12 years together.

The couple had three children: sons Adam and Talyia, and daughter Amaya. In interviews, she described the divorce as “the most difficult decision I have ever made,” noting a continuing friendship despite rumours of jealousy and infidelity.

Career

After Star Academy, Bassma Boussel released singles like “Mahal” and “Matesaalnesh,” collaborating with Tamer Hosny. Around 2012, she began focusing on fashion and cosmetics, launching Les Ambassadeurs Du Cafta (2017) and previously unveiling her own cosmetics line, Bassma Boussel Cosmetics.

She later founded Meraqelle, a skincare brand focused on active serums. In mid-2024, she returned to music by recording new songs and shooting her first virtual-studio music video with Amir Rouani for her comeback single, “Al fe Haqy,” produced at North Africa’s first LED virtual studio.

Net worth

Bassma Bousel’s net worth is estimated to be at least $5 million.

Discography

Mahal (single)

Matesaalnesh (duet)

Al‑Bidayat (single)

Al fe Haqy (single)