Ayoub & Ffion

Ayoub & Ffion in traditional Moroccan & Welsh attire, sitting down
Ayoub and Ffion festival image

Ffion Campbell-Davies is a  multidisciplinary artist and Associate Director of House Of Absolute. Born and raised in Wales, Ffion is Welsh speaking, non binary gender fluid with mixed Grenadian heritage. Originally trained dance professional, Qigong practitioner and vocalist, bringing holistic modalities into performance and ritual. Ffion works with film, sound design and performance art using voice, text and poetry within the context of activism and healing.

Ayoub Boukhalfa is a queer Moroccan singer known for Moroccan Chaabi music. He leads the Oasis One World Choir and sings with the Coronation Choir. He has worked with National Theatre Wales and Sherman Theatre. Recognised as a top emerging LGBTQ+ figure in Wales, Ayoub uses his music to promote inclusivity and support marginalised voices.

Together Ayoub and Ffion created Moroccan/Welsh fusion song ‘Achkid Awa’. This innovative song harmonises Moroccan Amazigh, Darija, and Welsh languages, resonating as a cross-cultural masterpiece that bridges diverse artistic horizons, showcasing the beauty of unity in linguistic and creative diversity.