Jamala
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Susana Alimivna Jamaladinova, known professionally as Jamala, is a Ukrainian singer. She represented Ukraine and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with her song "1944". In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 she served as a judge at Vidbir, the Ukrainian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. In November 2023, Russia added Jamala to its wanted list.
Jamala at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Jamala signing an autograph for a fan on the red carpet of the third annual festival of the Odesa Film Festival on 13 July 2012.
Jamala performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.
Jamala on a 2017 stamp of Ukraine
Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016
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Ukraine participated in and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "1944" written and performed by Jamala. Ukraine returned to the Eurovision Song Contest after the nation withdrew from the 2015 due to financial and political reasons related to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
The logo of Vidbir 2016
Jamala during a press meet and greet
Jamala during a rehearsal before the second semi-final
Jamala during the winner's press conference