Chiraz Boutefnouchet (Arabic: شيراز بوتفنوشات ; born 19 August 1996), known online as Chiraz El Annabia (شيراز العنابية), is an Algerian social media influencer, model, and singer. She gained prominence through Instagram, where she shares fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content. Her career has been marked by rapid growth in followers, brand partnerships, and legal controversies involving allegations of immoral content distribution.
Early life
Boutefnouchet was born in Algeria on 19 August 1996, under the zodiac sign Leo. She hails from Annaba, which inspired her nickname “El Annabia.” Details on her education or family background remain limited, though she launched her social media presence in September 2016. Her sister has publicly discussed family challenges and experiences in recent videos.
Career
Boutefnouchet rose to fame on Instagram, amassing over 527,000 followers by 2025 with posts featuring glamorous selfies, nail art, and chic fashion modeling. She serves as an ambassador for the French brand RITTA and specializes in fashion shows, advertisements, and organizing training courses in hairdressing and beauty. Her Facebook page has garnered more than 120,000 likes, while her YouTube channel boasts 214,000 subscribers with content on lifestyle and beauty, updated as recently as October 2025. She is active on TikTok, where she shares similar modeling and personal videos.
In November 2024, Boutefnouchet released her debut single, “الدنيا الغدارة” (The Treacherous World), marking her entry into music despite no prior singing experience. The song, written during a previous incarceration, drew mixed reactions for its bold pivot from influencing to artistry. She has collaborated with Algerian Instagram personality Hakim Tareb. Posts on her official accounts continued through July 2025, possibly managed by her team.
Controversies and legal issues
Boutefnouchet has faced scrutiny since 2023, when online campaigns targeted her for alleged scandalous videos, including calls to report her content. In February 2025, Algerian cybercrime units arrested her alongside two other women for producing and distributing videos deemed indecent, inciting immorality, and violating societal values. This followed public demands for action against influencers promoting “low” content.
She received a five-year prison sentence, often referred to in media as “Doctor of Life” (دكثورة الحياة), a nickname tied to her case. While detained in Annaba prison, she appeared remotely in April 2025 before Cheraga court on charges of intentional property destruction (damaging a car) and insult. Boutefnouchet denied intent, claiming an accidental collision while reversing; the victim forgave her and waived compensation, leading the prosecutor to seek application of the law.
As of November 1, 2025, she remains imprisoned with no confirmed release date, though supporters continue to call for her freedom in online discussions.
Personal life
Boutefnouchet is married and has one child. She resides in Algeria, with her work centered on beauty and fashion.
