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Faouzia to receive Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music
Moroccan-Canadian singer Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026.
The ceremony is scheduled for Nov.
24 at Rebel in Toronto.
Her song “Unethical” has become a major streaming hit, reaching 150 million global streams and helping her make her Billboard Canadian Hot 100 debut.
The song first appeared more than a year ago and gained wider attention after going viral.
Faouzia is building her career as an independent artist after leaving Atlantic Records/Warner Music Canada two years ago.
Her debut album, Film Noir, came out in 2025, followed by a deluxe edition in June.
The award recognizes her recent rise, including the song’s chart growth and strong online reach.
Faouzia is among several artists and music-industry figures set to be honoured at the event.
Faouzia will receive the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026.
The event is scheduled for Nov. 24 at Rebel in Toronto.
The award recognises the Moroccan-Canadian singer’s recent momentum, including the success of her single “Unethical.”
“Unethical” has reached 150 million global streams and appeared on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.
Faouzia is an independent artist and has more than 10 million monthly Spotify listeners.
- Who
- Faouzia, the Moroccan-Canadian singer born Faouzia Ouihya.
- What
- She will receive the Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026.
- When
- Nov. 24, 2026.
- Where
- Rebel in Toronto, Canada.
- Why
- The award recognises her musical momentum, including the success of “Unethical.
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Faouzia announced that she was an independent artist after parting ways with Atlantic Records/Warner Music Canada.
Ye and Ty Dolla $ign released “Beg Forgiveness,” which credits Faouzia as a co-writer.
Faouzia released her debut album, Film Noir.
Unethical” became Faouzia’s first song to receive more than a million Spotify daily streams.
Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026 is scheduled to take place at Rebel in Toronto, where Faouzia will receive the award.
- Award
- Breakthrough Award Presented by FACTOR
- Event
- Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026
- Event date
- Nov. 24, 2026
- Venue
- Rebel, Toronto
- Unethical” global streams
- 150 million
- Spotify monthly listeners
- More than 10 million
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What people are saying
forever grateful
now an independent artist for the first time in 6+ years