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Mar 2025
1h 32m

Aryana Sayeed: From War-Torn Kabul to Gl...

Seif El Hakim
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🔥 In this episode of The Alpha Talks Show, we sit down with the fearless and iconic Aryana Sayeed—a singer, songwriter, fashion icon, and a powerful voice for women’s rights. 🚨

Welcome back, Alpha Squad, to another electrifying episode of The Alpha Talks Show—the #1 fastest-growing podcast in the region! Today, Seif El Hakim – The Alpha is joined by Aryana Sayeed, an artist who has not only dominated the music industry but has also fearlessly stood up for Afghan women in the face of extreme adversity.


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🔥 What’s inside this episode? 🔥

Aryana shares her incredible journey from Kabul to global stardom, the risks she took to perform in Afghanistan, and her harrowing escape as the Taliban took over the country. We dive deep into:

✅ Her early life and how music became her calling

✅ The challenges of being a female artist in Afghanistan and the cultural barriers she broke

✅ The emotional and dangerous escape from Kabul in 2021

✅ Her advocacy for women’s rights and global activism

✅ The legacy she wants to leave behind beyond music

✅ Exclusive insights on fashion, business, and what it means to be an Alpha


🚀 Whether you're an aspiring artist, activist, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with powerful stories, raw emotions, and life-changing insights.


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🎧 Tune in now and join us for this gripping conversation with Aryana Sayeed!


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