Safia Nolin

Safia Nolin, born on February fifteenth, nineteen ninety-two, is a talented French Canadian singer-songwriter hailing from Quebec City, Quebec. She made her mark in the music industry with her debut album, Limoilou, released in two thousand fifteen through Bonsound. Initially, the album saw modest success, but it gained significant traction in two thousand sixteen after Nolin's heartfelt appearance on the talk show Tout le monde en parle, where she candidly shared her experiences with anxiety and bullying during her teenage years.

Following her rise in popularity, Nolin toured France as an opening act for Lou Doillon and performed across Quebec alongside Louis-Jean Cormier. Her artistic contributions were recognized when she won the Prix Félix-Leclerc at the FrancoFolies de Montréal in June two thousand sixteen. Additionally, her poignant song "Igloo" was shortlisted for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize, and Limoilou received a longlisted nomination for the Polaris Music Prize that same year.

In two thousand eighteen, Nolin released her second album, Dans le noir, further solidifying her place in the folk-pop genre. The following year, she unveiled the EP xX3m0 Search for a celebrity to discover their story.ng$ 2 $!nG @L0nG 2Xx, which featured a duet with John K. Samson, covering Taking Back Sunday's "Cute Without the E." Nolin is openly lesbian and is married to French singer Pomme, showcasing her commitment to authenticity in both her personal and professional life.

In two thousand twenty, she took a stand for inclusivity by coordinating Saint-Jeanne, an LGBTQ-inclusive livestream event for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. The event featured a diverse lineup, including Montreal drag queen Kiara and various artists from different backgrounds. However, in two thousand twenty-five, Nolin made headlines by canceling her participation in a Fierté Montréal Pride event due to the festival's connections with pro-Israel groups, opting instead to perform at the alternative pride festival, Wild Pride.