Nigar "Nikki" Aydin qizi Jamal, a gifted and accomplished Azerbaijani singer, has her roots in the vibrant city of Baku, where she spent her youthful years undergoing a significant period of personal and artistic development.
As the years unfolded, a turning point emerged in 2005, marking a seismic shift in her life's trajectory. It was then that she made the bold decision to relocate to London, a city that would become a hub of creative inspiration and a catalyst for the realization of her aspirations.
As the calendar flipped to the year 2011, a pivotal moment in time emerged that would forever alter the course of her professional journey, as she, in tandem with Eldar Gasimov, catapulted to international prominence by virtue of their electrifying performance at the esteemed Eurovision Song Contest, an event that has long been revered as a premier platform for showcasing the world's most talented vocalists.
In a remarkable display of artistic synergy, the talented duo took to the stage to deliver a mesmerizing performance of the hit song "Running Scared", which would ultimately prove to be the crowning jewel of their musical endeavors, as they successfully secured the top spot, thereby achieving a glorious and hard-won victory for the nation of Azerbaijan.
Nigar and Eldar, the dynamic duo who brought home the coveted Eurovision crown, have since cemented their artistic bond by adopting the stage name Ell & Nikki and embarking on a series of collaborative performances.