Kharboucha
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Kharbusha () was a Moroccan Aita singer from the region of Abda who became famous for her songs in defence of her tribe against colonialism and the ruling governor of the region, .
== Early life == Kharbusha was born Hadda and had the nickname Hawida which is the dimunative form of Hadda. She was called "Kharbusha" because of the effects of smallpox on her face. She belongs to the Awlad Zayd - a branch of the Arab Bhatra tribe which is part of the Abda confederation.