Mayyas will go down in history as one of the best America’s Got Talent acts, and now they join the ranks with AGT winners

1. Mayyas won AGT season 17

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2. Mayyas was created by Nadim Cherfan

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3. Mayyas are from Lebanon

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4. Mayyas were inspired by Nightbirde

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5. Mayyas have competed on other Got Talents

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