Central Asia is mourning the loss of one of its brightest young voices, Shirin Abdullayeva — a gifted singer, international performer, and cultural ambassador for Uzbekistan — who passed away at just 19 years old.
Born on December 14, 2005, in Namangan, Abdullayeva began her musical journey at the tender age of three. With her unique voice and magnetic stage presence, she quickly rose to prominence with hits like “Luli,” “Metro,” and “Bezori,” capturing millions of hearts across Uzbekistan and beyond.
Her achievements reflect a rare combination of artistic talent, international success, and national pride. In 2016, at just 10 years old, she earned second place at The 30th Wushu Contest held at Shaolin Epo Wushu College in China — a remarkable feat that showcased her dedication and discipline beyond music. Later, in 2022, she took first place in two distinct categories at the “Mediterranean Legends” international music festival in Spain, organized by Fiestalonia Milenio, outshining competitors from across Europe and Asia.
Shirin's star rose even higher in 2021 when she reached the semifinals of the Russian talent show You Are Super!, where her voice earned admiration across the post-Soviet region. In 2023, she was honored with the Zulfiya State Prize — one of Uzbekistan’s highest awards for young women in the arts.
Beyond performance, Abdullayeva was committed to education and cultural exchange. A full-scholarship student at Tsinghua University in Beijing, she pursued a degree in social sciences and actively served as Uzbekistan’s cultural ambassador in China, helping to build bridges between two ancient civilizations through art and diplomacy.
She was also the youngest of five daughters in the family of Bahodir Abdullaev, a respected entrepreneur and founder of BA Holding. Her passing has left a profound void in both artistic and diplomatic circles.
Condolences have poured in from across the world, including the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Uzbekistan, which praised her role in strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
Though her life was cut tragically short, Shirin Abdullayeva’s legacy lives on — through the music she shared, the milestones she achieved, and the cultural bridges she helped to build. She remains not only a cherished daughter of Uzbekistan but a true Voice of Central Asia.
Guljamol Shukurova
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