UA Days in Kufa: Alyona Alyona

Alyona Alyona – Ukrainian rap diva and one of the most popular artists in Ukraine. Previously, the artist worked as a kindergarten teacher, and in 2018, she launched her music career with the release of a video for the ironic track ‘Fish’. In 2019, Alyona released her debut album Pushka, which drew European attention to Ukrainian rap. She has performed at many European festivals and showcases, sometimes even being the first Ukrainian woman in the history of the festival. The New York Times named her one of the 15 most exciting new artists from Europe, while The Guardian and Vogue World added her to their music rankings. She was also included in the European Forbes 30 under 30 list.

In 2022, the mini-album “Dai Boh” was presented, which included four tracks recorded together with European artists. The video clips for each track have gained more than a million views on YouTube.

In 2024, Alyona Alyona, together with singer Jerry Heil, were chosen to represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. Their powerful performance, directed by Tanu Muino, impressed the fans of the contest, and with great support, they took the 3rd place in the competition. The song ‘Teresa & Maria’ was in the main charts of more than 15 European countries and remained forever in the hearts of millions of listeners.

Currently, the rapper is one of the TOP 3 artists in Ukraine according to Spotify streams and is one of the most recognizable Ukrainian artists in the world. Her solo performances in Europe, the USA and Canada are a success, and she has her own Audience who are always waiting for Alyona Alyona to perform in their country.