God called Rania through music in North Africa

Rania eventually went on to university where she studied English Literature, but her love of music remained. The little girl singing on the roof, had never had a chance to develop her music skills, but she still had a passion for singing.  

One day, an old friend contacted her and told her that they were looking for a female singer in their band. They had a gig in a hotel and needed someone to step in. 

This was the beginning of a career in music that was both unexpected and incredibly satisfying to Rania. At first, she felt shy and anxious singing before people, especially when she was singing alone, but she learnt on the job and grew in confidence. 

“A God who loves art and music is a God I want to worship”

“I found myself in singing,” she says. “I express myself best through music, playing the guitar and the piano. And I feel that I connect to others through my music as well.” 

During this time, Rania explored the world of music. “It’s like an ocean. There’s always more to discover.” She was part of a band with friends that performed at a local music festival. She joined a choir and began to compose music as well. 

It was music that led her back into Christian community.  

“A God who loves art and music is a God I want to worship” she says. “Music is valued in the Christian faith and our worship through music is a service we give to God.”  

As her relationship with God developed, she obeyed His command and was baptised in the ocean. 

And it was music that led her to her husband. Reaching out about a potential recording, she met another musician- a believer and one with a heart for the people of North Africa. 

Rania admits that music certainly isn’t the easiest career and there is a great deal that she is still learning. However, she is determined to keep on doing what she loves. She still sings in hotels professionally and together with her musician husband is using music as a ministry, building relationships with other local musicians, connecting them to a recording studio and hopefully producing an album in the future. 

“Now, in the church, Rania had found a quiet place of refuge.”

“I took small steps towards God. But He loved me and continued to pursue me.” Despite many challenges in her life, Rania has a deep sense of identity in Christ, and with thankfulness is using the gifts He has given her to bless others. 

*Names have been changed.