With rehearsals commencing in less than a week for Junior Eurovision 2021, we caught up with Niko Kajaia to discuss his song, participating in Ranina and keeping his victory a secret.
How does it feel to be representing Georgia in Paris in a week’s time?
I think it is both a great honor and a great responsibility.
What made you decide to apply for Ranina?
First of all, I wanted to test my abilities
How hard has it been to keep it a secret that you won Ranina from filming until it was broadcast?
It was a little bit difficult. I was really looking forward to being declared as the winner on TV, but the rules are rules.
What was the process like for recording your song?
It was time-consuming but at the same time it was the most memorable period as I spent it with my best friends from, Ranina- Gega Shonia, Rati Gelovani and Guga Nadiradze
You’ll be singing “Let’s Count the Smiles”, what is your favorite part of the song?
“If you believe me I believe you. I will sing with you
And the day become wonderful”
Who is your biggest musical idol?
My biggest idols are Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Jamiroquai
Finally, what’s one thing about your country that you wished more people knew?
Georgia is one of the homelands of polyphonic folk music.
We wish Niko Kajaia the best of luck at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Paris on December 19th.
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