Aminata (Latvia): 'The song is like my inner voice is speaking'

Aminata (Aminata Savadogo) has roots in a diverse ethnic and cultural background. Her ancestry is a mix of African and Russian ethnicity, which, together with the broad and inspiring Latvian culture, has influenced her to express her talents in composing and singing since the early childhood.

Aminata was born in Riga in 1993 to a Latvian mother of Latvian and Russian descent, and a father from Burkina Faso. She considers herself foremostly Latvian.

She grew up in Latvia - a country, where everybody sings - but her strong and unique voice, which is a blend of three different singing traditions - African, Russian and European - has attracted attention in many singing competitions and music projects she has successfully participated so far.

Latvians believe that the combination of her diverse background, gifted composing skills and stage charm resembles the values of Eurovision Song Contest and puts her as a strong candidate for the victory.

[fxredlyte]

Definitely in my Top 3 this year. If I could vote for Latvia, I would. Good luck from the US.

[bartek]

you've reached your goal Aminata! i feel your emotions running through my whole body while listening to this beautiful and genuine song!!

[stevenh]

Her English is really good, I also like her song. Good luck Latvia and Aminata. (From UK)

[viniciusbezerra]

Latvia in my top 3!
Amazing song! And powerful and young voice!
Good Luck Aminata
Brazil is cheering you!!!

[calvininsf]

Aminata, you're so fabulous; I can't wait to cheer you on in Vienna!

[sb_casallas]

OMG! I love her, and her attitude, and specially her awesome voice!

[GeorgeAustinTay]

Her voice is fantastic. This song deserves to do great!

[Yarshy.]

My number one this year, I love the trip hop genre <3 Aminata's tone, range and control are incredible! Latvia HAS to qualify :)) Greetings from the UK

[loafofbread-theoriginal]

it is probably my favourite eurovision entry this year. love it.

[iuriikim]

Best of luck for you, Aminata!
Your song has to get the first final since 2008 for Latvia

[eurovisiondiary.]

One of the best song of Latvia at ESC.
Love from Spain.

[lauranz]

Good luck from Spain❤️ I love this song

[damu]

I'm glad that Latvia sends such a great song, it is completely new to Eurovision. 
Latvia is my personal second place out of all songs, they really deserve a top 5 at least. All the best from Germany! :)

[frisianesc]

one of my favorites i'm rooting for, go aminata!

[silgaN]

GOOOO AMINATA! GO LATVIA! 10 POINTS FROM LITHUANIA

[jesustirado]

I love this song!! You better deliver amina

[geminix]

Nice, good luck Aminata, it don't care about the result, you are my winner.

[TheyCallMePhilip]

Best of luck to Latvia and count in my vote! :)

[davidr]

"Amazing experience which can only be once in a life" - Valentina Monetta is probably laughing at this.

[NerdyyCookie]

Come on, Estonia's video already!! 😫
Also Aminata is amazing.