The 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is approaching, and countries are preparing their entries to shine on the stage in Tbilisi, Georgia, on December 13. After three years of absence, Azerbaijan returns strongly with Yağmur Nasrullayeva.
At just 12 years old, Yağmur Nasrullayeva has become one of the most promising young artists in the country. She was selected through a two-phase process, which began with over 60 candidates and culminated in a live audition. Her talent and charisma stood out from the very beginning, with three of the six jury members placing her first, securing a clear and well-deserved victory.
She is Yağmur: her first steps in music
Yağmur Nasrullayeva, 12 years old, was born on July 27, 2013, in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Since she was 8 years old, she has been deeply connected to the world of music. She is currently in the third grade at Children’s Art School No. 5, where she receives training in genres ranging from classical music to pop and light music, building a very comprehensive foundation for her artistic growth.
Over the years, Yağmur Nasrullayeva has already represented Azerbaijan in several international competitions, including a joint contest with Kazakhstan in Astana, where she achieved an outstanding third place, showcasing her talent to a diverse audience.
“Music has always been one of my passions,” says Yağmur. “At home, sometimes I take the TV remote or a hairbrush and start singing.” Since her earliest steps, these small routines have given her confidence and discipline—qualities she will now bring with her to the JESC 2025 stage, where she hopes to convey all the energy that characterizes her.
At only 12 years old, Yağmur Nasrullayeva also shows remarkable maturity when talking about talent and creativity: “I think every child has a talent. And I would say they shouldn’t be afraid to stand out or show it. Talent isn’t just in music; it can also be in dance. Some play the piano wonderfully, others write poems or draw beautiful things,” she reflects, suggesting that for her, art is much more than a performance on stage: it is a way to express herself and connect with others.
This is “Miau Miau”, Azerbaijan’s entry for Junior Eurovision 2025
“Miau Miau” is a pop-funk song full of charm, curiosity, and an irresistible touch of mystery. The song was born from the collaboration between Dihaj (Azerbaijan 2017), Hafiz Bakhish, Mila Miles —composer of Özünlə Apar (Azerbaijan 2024)— and Rustam Rzayev (composer of the Eurovision entries 2022 and 2023).
The piece presents Yağmur as a magical and free feline figure. The lyrics describe her as a symbol of independence, sensuality, and inner fire: a fascinating creature that hypnotizes with her mystery and wild energy. With a tone that is both playful and elegant, “Miau Miau” celebrates freedom, self-expression, and the power of being authentically oneself.
Lyrics of Miau Miau
Azerbaijani / English
She moves like a whisper,
Magic in her paws,
Eyes of wonder,
Breaking all the laws,
No one knows her,
No one sees her dancing,
Yağmur is her name.
Ay işığı qara telinə toxunar,
Kölgələr içində sirri saxlayar.
Heç nə vecinə də deyil,
Onun varlığı gizli atəş.
(Ooooooh)
Bir addım irəli,
Sonra dön geri,
Sən mənimlə hiss et bu ritmi.
Miau miau,
Sevgiylə dolu.
Miau miau,
Səhnəni yorur.
Miau miau,
Balaca burun.
Miau miau,
Quyruğu uzun.
Mrrrr…
She is a wild cat heart,
Living life so high.
İti caynaqları salıbdır haray.
So don’t worry — onu görən,
İlk baxışdan heyran olur.
(Mmm…)
Bir addım irəli,
Sonra dön geri,
Sən mənimlə hiss et bu ritmi.
Miau miau,
Sevgiylə dolu.
Miau miau,
Səhnəni yorur.
Miau miau,
Balaca burun.
Miau miau,
Quyruğu uzun.
Mrrrrr
Səma kimi sirlə dolu.
(Miaaaau–miaaaau–miaaaa)
O gizlicə (miaaaaa)
Sənə toxunur (miaaaa).
(Hey!)
Miau miau,
Miau miau,
Miau miau,
Miau miau,
Mrrrr…
Woooooh,
Ooooooh,
Uuuuoo,
Ooooh,
Miauuuu…
Miau miau,
Sevgiylə dolu.
Miau miau,
Səhnəni yorur.
Miau miau,
Balaca burun.
Miau miau,
Quyruğu uzun.
Yağmurrr…
English
She moves like a whisper,
Magic in her paws,
Eyes full of wonder,
Breaking all the laws,
No one knows her,
No one sees her dancing,
Yağmur is her name.
The moonlight touches her black hair,
In the shadows she keeps her secret.
She doesn’t care about anything,
Her essence is secret fire.
(Ooooooh)
One step forward,
Then turn back,
Feel this rhythm with me.
Meow meow,
Full of love,
Meow meow,
Lighting up the stage,
Meow meow,
With a tiny nose,
Meow meow,
And a long tail,
Mrrrr…
She is a wild cat heart,
Living life so high,
Her sharp claws have left a cry
So don’t worry,
Whoever sees her falls in love at first sight.
(Mmm…)
One step forward,
Then turn back,
Feel this rhythm with me.
Meow meow,
Full of love,
Meow meow,
Lighting up the stage,
Meow meow,
With a tiny nose,
Meow meow,
And a long tail.
Mrrrrr
She is full of secrets, like the sky,
Myaaaaumyaaaaumaaaa,
She secretly touches you.
(Hey!)
Meow meow,
Meow meow,
Meow meow,
Meow meow,
Mrrrr…
Woooooh,
Ooooooh,
Uuuuoo,
Ooooh,
Meow…
Meow meow,
Full of love,
Meow meow,
Lighting up the stage,
Meow meow,
With a tiny nose,
Meow meow,
And a long tail,
Yağmurrr…
Azerbaijan in Junior Eurovision
Azerbaijan debuted in Junior Eurovision in 2012, coinciding with the contest’s 10th anniversary. Previously, for several years, the Azerbaijani broadcaster showed great interest in participating in the contest, coinciding with its debut in Eurovision. During that earlier phase, despite not competing, İctimai TV broadcast the editions of 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
The Caucasian country has had very limited and irregular participation since its debut. Its presence has been intermittent, never managing to participate for more than two consecutive years. Omar & Suada with “Girls And Boys” were the debutants in 2012. However, their first participation was somewhat modest, finishing in 11th place. In 2013, the Azerbaijani representative was Rustam Karimov with “Me And My Guitar.” He managed to improve on the result from the first participation, reaching 7th place. In 2014, the Azerbaijani broadcaster confirmed the country’s absence from the competition without revealing the reasons for the decision. This withdrawal lasted for four editions.
Azerbaijan returned to Junior Eurovision in 2018 with Fidan Hüseynova and her “I Wanna Be Like You.” Despite the effort of the Azerbaijani television, it did not manage to improve the results. She reached 16th place with 47 points, the worst historical result for the Caucasian country in the children’s competition.
After another withdrawal between 2019 and 2020, the country returned in Paris 2021. In its most recent participation to date, Sona Azizova with “One Of Those Days” received 151 points, which translated into a respectable 5th place. It was their best historical result.