Biography
Who is Sabina Babayeva?
Early life and education
Sabina Babayeva was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, on December 2, 1979. She received her formal vocal training at the Asaf Zeynally Music School in Baku, where she graduated with a degree in vocal arts. Her early artistic path included participating in various local and international song competitions. She also gained experience as a soloist in the Baku jazz club and the Aypara music vocal instrumental group.
During her early career, she earned recognition in several vocal events. She was a laureate of the Golden Key 2001 contest and received awards at other regional musical gatherings. Her training helped build her foundation in jazz, pop, and soul music, preparing her for broader stages across Europe and beyond.
Music career and Eurovision
Sabina Babayeva became widely recognized in Azerbaijan after performing Roya kimi, which served as the theme song for the television series Bayaz hayat in 2003. She attempted to represent her country in the Eurovision Song Contest multiple times following its debut in 2008. In 2011, she placed third in her national selection heat before finally securing the opportunity for the main competition.
In 2012, Sabina represented Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku with the song When the Music Dies. She finished in fourth place achieving a high rank for a host country contestant and receiving the Marcel Bezençon Press Award. As part of her promotional efforts for the contest, she performed in London, Amsterdam, and Budapest, and later recorded duets with other well-known artists.
Later projects and personal life
Following her Eurovision success, Sabina continued her education by enrolling in a post-secondary programme at the Baku Academy of Music in 2012. She also served as the spokesperson for Azerbaijan during the Eurovision voting sequence in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2014, and returned to the role years later for the 2026 contest in Vienna, Austria. Over the years, she participated in cultural weeks representing Azerbaijan in cities such as Paris, Washington, Cannes, and Vilnius.
In her personal life, Sabina married Javidan Sharifov in September 2012 after a period of media attention surrounding their engagement. In early 2016, she gave birth to a son. She has also performed at major national events, including singing the National Anthem at the first European games in Baku in 2015 and appearing as a special guest at the closing ceremony of the Islamic games in 2017.
Birthday and age
Sabina Babayeva was born on December 2, 1979, which makes Sabina 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Sabina shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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