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Habiba Msika

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Habiba Msika
File:Habiba Msika.jpg
Born
Marguerite Messika

1903
Hafsiya jewish quarter of Tunis
DiedFebruary 21, 1930
Alfred Durand-Claye street, Tunis
NationalityTunisian
Other namesحبيبة مسيكة
Occupationactor

Habiba Msika, also spelled Messika (حبيبة مسيكة), (born 1903 Testour – February 21, 1930 Tunis), was a Tunisian singer, dancer and actress. Born Marguerite Msika, she was the niece of singer Leïla Sfez.[1]


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Habiba Msika's tomb in the cemetery of Borgel

References[change]

  1. Hillauer, Rebecca (2005-01-01). Encyclopedia of Arab Women Filmmakers. American Univ in Cairo Press. ISBN 9789774249433.