Djohra Bachene

Djamila, whose real name is Djohra Bachene, is an Algerian actress, presenter and singer of traditional Kabyle music. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Aït Bouhini, Algeria, and died on October 29, 2019 in Algiers.

Djohra Bachene, her real name, was born on May 2, 1930 in Aït Bouhini (Yakouren). Orphaned by her father at the age of 12, Djamila benefits from having met the Kabyle singer Chabha who takes her under wing and introduces her to the world...