SZA’s parents are Audrey Rowe and Abdul Mubarak-Rowe.Read on to know more about her parent’s marriage, career and how they influenced her journey to stardom.
SZA Parents: Who Are The Singer’s Parents?
“The Weekend” singer’s parents have different religions, with her father being a Muslim executive producer at CNN and her mother, a Christian executive at AT&T. The singer grew up in a strict him following Orthodox Islam, wearing modest clothes like hijab during school. Despite facing challenges because of her Muslim background, she values her conservative upbringing.
Her father, though not a frequent attendee of events, strongly supports her music, while her mother actively accompanies her to award shows. SZA appreciates her religion as she mentioned in an interview with Hot 97 FM. She acknowledges it as a meaningful way to connect with God.
Even though she does not wear a hijab in her performances, she respects her faith, her father and herself.
She has shared that her parents are her most enthusiastic supporters and have consistently backed her music journey. The musical journey she gained from her parents primarily stems from the tunes played at home, featuring artists like Miles Davies and Coltrane.
Although her last full album was in 2017, Solána remains relevant in music as she releases songs and collaborates with other artists. Her 2021 song with Doja Cat, “Kiss Me More” even made a record on the Billboard Hot 100.
SZA Biography
Solána Imani Rowe, known by the moniker, SZA is a renowned R&B singer and songwriter who was born in St. Louis, Missouri on the 8th of November, 1989. She was raised in a diverse religious background with her mother, Audrey, being a Christian and her father, Abdul, a Muslim, SZA embraced the Muslim faith.
Before gaining mainstream recognition, SZA released her maiden EP, “See.SZA.Run” in 2012, followed by “S” and “Z”. Her breakthrough came with the well-praised album, “Ctrl” in 2017, featuring hits like “Love Galore” and “The Weekend”.
Known for her unique voice and introspective lyrics, SZA has made a significant impact on the R&B music scene. Aside from music, she is recognized for her fashion sense and advocacy for body positivity and mental health.
She has collaborated with many brands including fashion and beauty brands like Fenty, Calvin Klein and Gypsy Sport.
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SZA Siblings
SZA, who came to the limelight in 2010, has two siblings, an older half-sister known as Panya Jamilla and an older brother known as Daniel Pierre.