Wafia is an Australian singer-songwriter of Iraqi-Syrian heritage. Born in the Netherlands in 1993, she moved to Brisbane with her family as a child. Wafia's music is characterized by her emotive vocals and introspective lyrics, which touch on themes of identity, family, and love. She has released several EPs and singles, including "VIII" and "Bodies", which have received critical acclaim and garnered millions of streams on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Wafia has collaborated with several notable musicians, including Louis The Child and FINNEAS, and continues to make a name for herself as one of the most promising new voices in alternative pop.