Aygun Kazimova (Aygün Ələsgər qızı Kazımova) is a highly celebrated Azerbaijani singer, songwriter, and actress, often referred to as the “Diva” or “Queen of Azerbaijani Music.”

Name: Aygun Kazimova

• Date of Birth: January 26, 1971
• Place of Birth: Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union (present-day Azerbaijan)
• Nationality: Azerbaijani
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Television Personality, Model, Radio Personality.
• Religion: Not publicly specified.

Biography and What She’s Famous For

Aygun Kazimova began her musical journey at a young age, showcasing her talent while still in middle school. She initially pursued handball, even serving as the captain and goalkeeper for the Azerbaijan SSR’s female handball team, before focusing entirely on her music career.

Her rise to fame began in 1988 when she won the “Baku Autumn-88” competition. She quickly became one of Azerbaijan’s most prominent and beloved artists. Kazimova is known for her powerful vocals, innovative musical style, and glamorous stage presence. She is credited with modernizing Azerbaijani pop music and popularizing plastic surgery in the country.

Aygun Kazimova is famous for:

• Her extensive music career: She has released numerous albums and singles, with many becoming major hits in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia. She has over 350 songs and 70 music videos.
• Being a cultural icon: She is considered the leading pop star in Azerbaijan and a significant cultural figure in the country’s post-Soviet transition.
• Collaborations: Notably, she collaborated with American rapper Snoop Dogg on the song “Coffee From Colombia” in 2013, which topped charts in several countries.
• Grand-Prix and Awards: She has received numerous “Grand-Prix” awards and was awarded the titles of “Honorary Artist of Azerbaijan” in 2002 and “People’s Artist of Azerbaijan” in 2008.
• Hosting and Judging: She has served as president of the “Best Model of Azerbaijan” competition (2002-2006) and was a judge on “Azerbaijan’s Got Talent” in 2015.
• Philanthropy: Kazimova is involved in charity work, performing free and benefit concerts for orphan children annually.

Family

• Parents’ Names: Her father is Alasgar Kazimov, and her mother is Fizzə Kazımova.
• Siblings: She is the youngest of four children. She has an older brother named Kazim Kazimov.
• Spouse’s Name: Her first husband was Ilgar Ibrahimov. They married in 1989 and divorced in 1991. She was also in an unofficial relationship with meykhana artist Namiq Qaraçuxurlu from 2004-2011.
• Children’s Names: A daughter, Ilqara Kazimova, born on October 7, 1990.

Have Participated

Aygun Kazimova has had a diverse career marked by various significant participations:

• Music Competitions: “Baku Autumn-88” (1988, 1st place), “Yurmala-1989” (Latvia, 1989), “Voice of Asia” (Kazakhstan, 1992), “Turkvision” (1996).
• Concerts: She has held numerous large-scale solo concerts, including “Aygun, One Day” (1999), “Ya devushka vostochnaya” (2000), “Unusual Show – Draw My Picture” (2001), and a concert at T. Bakhramov stadium for her 20th career anniversary (2007). She also performed at the Baku Crystal Hall in 2017.
• War Effort: Notably, she participated as a combatant in the First Karabakh War, volunteering in the combat zone shortly after her daughter’s birth.
• Beauty Competitions: President of the “Best Model of Azerbaijan” competition from 2002 to 2006.
• Television: Judge on “Azerbaijan’s Got Talent” (2015).
• Sports Events: She wrote and sang the anthem for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2012 held in Azerbaijan. She also carried the torch for the first European Games held in Azerbaijan in 2015.
• Film: She has also been involved in acting roles.