Nassif Zeytoun

Nassif Zeytoun (ناصيف زيتون; born 25 September 1988) is a Syrian singer and the 2010 winner of the Arabic reality television show Star Academy. He is best known for his song "Mesh Aam Tezbat Maae", released in 2014. His music videos on YouTube have millions of views. His album Toul Al Yom was released in July 2016 and instantly reached the top of charts in the Arab world. One of the tracks from the album, "Bi Rabbek", had been No. 1 on the music app Anghami.

In 2016, Zeytoun took part in Stars On Board, a televised cruise with celebrity guests from many parts of the Arab world, and has held several concerts in Syria and Lebanon. Zeytoun's love for his country inspired the song "Haweety", in which the singer pays tribute to his country.

Early life
Zeytoun was born and raised in Jdeidat Artouz, Rif Dimashq, to a Rum Orthodox Christian family originally from Khabab, Daraa Governorate. He studied interpretation before enrolling at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, where he graduated from the oriental singing department. Following his graduation, he worked at the Damascus Opera House and performed as a chorister with Marcel Khalife.

Career
In 2010, Zeytoun was the first Syrian to ever enter the final and win Star Academy Arab World; he received 65.21% of the final votes cast by viewers.

Zeytoun has also participated in Tomorrow/Bokra, a charity event produced by Quincy Jones and advertised by Shakira along with 23 other major Arab artists.

Personal life
Zeytoun married Lebanese actress Daniella Rahme on 1 July 2024.