In February 2020, while attending the Oscars ceremony with her husband Djebril Zonga, Nawell Madani surprised herself by being jealous of… Rihanna! Because according to the comedian, the American star would not have hesitated to flirt with her companion in front of her eyes. An anecdote that Nawell Madani likes to tell during her shows, always taking advantage of the story to express all the admiration she has for the man of her life.
Nawell Madani, first fan of his companion Djebril Zonga
It must be said that, from the start of their story in 2007, Nawell Madani firmly believed in the talent of Djebril Zonga, then a professional footballer. For her, it is certain, the young man is dedicated to a career as a model. So she activates her address book, as she confided to Paris Match : “I then had an idea: invest all my savings in a book to find him an agent and make him a great model! I went to buy several outfits at Galeries Lafayette, I called a makeup artist and my friend the photographer Franck Glenisson. “ The magic happens: in New York, Djebril Zonga is spotted by a famous modeling agency and goes on to sign contracts with prestigious brands. “After years of hard work, he decided to return to Paris to focus on our relationship. He wants to be an actor,” explained Nawell Madani to our colleagues. Once again, the comedian takes part in the success of Djebril Zonga by offering him his first role in the cinema in his film It’s all for me. In 2020, he was even nominated for a César for Best New Actor for his role in Ladj Ly’s film, Les Miserables !
Nawell Madani and Djebril Zonga have a daughter after a long battle
“For better or for worse”, says the famous adage. And the couple knows something about it. Because before giving birth to their daughter, Lou, in September 2021, Nawell Madani believed she would never be able to become a mother, going through IVF and disappointments. “It was very hard. I had to go through a lot of other obstacles to tell myself that it was really the greatest of my life” she confided on the set of C to you. For several years, Nawell Madani and Djebril Zonga clung to the tiniest hope, avoiding intrusive questions from those around them, and especially far from the public scene: “It’s easy for me, I had my daughter, that’s the gift. I get to share this adventure and this winding path that my husband and I experienced, which I kept secret for a long time. “ Today, it is still in complete discretion that Nawell Madani and Djebril Zonga enjoy their family life.
