Jamala and Danylko Back Leleka Ahead of Eurovision Semi-Final

Leleka Receives Star Support at Eurovision 2026

According to Главком: Ukraine's Eurovision 2026 entrant, the musical project Leleka, has secured strong backing from renowned Ukrainian artists Andriy Danylko, Inna Bilokin, and Jamala. During the second semi-final in Vienna, Leleka shared Instagram Stories featuring Danylko and Bilokin, who arrived as honorary guests for the final. In her performance, Leleka performed a snippet of the song 'Ridnym' alongside Jamala, the winner of Eurovision 2016. The set also featured bandurist Yaroslav Dzhusi.

The Story Behind the Leleka Project

Leleka is the brainchild of Victoria Leleka, founded in 2016 in Berlin. A graduate of the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary University, Victoria worked as an actress at the Molodyy Theater in Kyiv. She earned a master's degree in jazz composition in Dresden and studied film composition at the Babelsberg Film University. Over the past decade, Leleka has released five albums and created soundtracks for the series 'There Will Be People.'

The second semi-final kicks off at 10:00 PM, and Leleka is already showing strong support from Ukrainian viewers and music fans.

The backing from prominent artists highlights the importance of cultural exchange and unity on the global stage-especially at a competition like Eurovision, which aims to bring countries together through music. Leleka's collaboration with Jamala, who has already earned international acclaim, could be a major step in promoting Ukrainian music and culture worldwide.

As Leleka prepares for the Eurovision semi-final, it's worth noting her recent collaboration with the Croatian band Lelek, which showcases the growing connections between Ukrainian and Croatian music scenes. This partnership not only highlights the vibrant cultural exchange taking place but also underscores the shared passion for music that transcends borders. To learn more about this exciting onstage collaboration, visit Leleka's performance with Lelek.