Zeyne’s “Hilwa”: A Celebration of Heritage and Self-Love

Hilwa means beautiful...and Zeyne’s new single is just that!

Palestinian Jordanian artist Zeyne is back with Hilwa, a deeply personal track that celebrates the beauty and strength of Arab women in all their forms

• 💬 The title is taken straight from childhood affirmations, “hilwa hilwa,” “ma 3alaiki kilmeh,” “qaliban wa qalban”

• 🌺 Words from her mother and grandmother that became part of who she is

• 🎶 The result is a warm, powerful anthem that blends tradition with modern Arab sound

Through layered melodies, tabla and rababa strings, Zeyne creates a sonic hug that feels both nostalgic and new

The core message
You’re beautiful and no one can say otherwise.

Following her viral hit Asli Ana and millions of streams Hilwa is a reminder of what Zeyne does best:
She makes music that empowers, reclaims and reconnects!

With every verse, Zeyne uplifts a generation of Arab women and reminds them that beauty starts from within.

🎧 Hilwa is not just a song it’s a memory.
It’s heritage turned into melody.

Sources: Vogue Arabia