Nigina Amonqulova
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About
Tajik folk singer, who gained fame when Tajik state television was nicknamed "Nigina TV" due to her frequent appearances. She sings traditional Persian songs from Iran and Afghanistan, while wearing traditional dress. She has over 1 million followers on Instagram, and posts under the handle, nigina_amonqulova.
Before Fame
She graduated from № 1 Panjakent High School and went on to study for three years at the Medical College in Pankakent. While she was in school, she won several singing competitions. Her music became popular in 2008 with the success of her song "Ranjida nigoram omad" ("Good luck in Ranji").
Trivia
Her music is described as "pop-folk" and she often performs in brightly colored national costumes. In 2020, she filmed the video for her single "Dario" in the Darvaz Nature Reserve, which garnered a lot of attention.
Family Life
She was born in Panjakent, Leninabad and raised alongside four brothers: Khursed, Khusrav, Khayyam, and Hamidjon. She married her cousin, Firuz, in 2007.
Associated With
On November 6, 2023, she posted a photo on Instagram with singer, Shabnam Surayyo.
