Nina

Nina, originally named Danica Radojčić and born on August 5, 1989, in Belgrade (then Yugoslavia, now Serbia), is a multifaceted Serbian talent. She is a Doctor of Pharmacy and a researcher by profession, but also a part-time singer, gaining popularity under her nickname Nina. Her early years were marked by a passion for music; she started piano lessons at the age of six and completed both elementary and secondary music school. Despite her musical talent, Nina chose to pursue a career in pharmacy, enrolling at the University of Belgrade.

Her artistic side flourished as she performed in various clubs with her band “Legal Sex Department,” where she drew inspiration from artists like Duffy, Muse, and others from pop and alternative genres.

Nina’s breakthrough in the music industry came in 2011 when she was selected by Kristina Kovač, a member of the renowned Kovač family, to perform a song titled “Čaroban” in the Eurovision Song Contest. Discovered through YouTube, Nina represented Serbia in the contest held in Düsseldorf, Germany. She garnered significant public support, securing her place with over 15,000 SMS votes.

Nina’s journey in Eurovision was notable. She recorded an English version of her song, now named “Magical,” and performed at the Eurovision In Concert in Amsterdam. In the contest, she performed sixth in the semi-final and eventually placed 14th in the final, after delivering her performance 24th in the lineup.

Post-Eurovision, Nina announced plans to release a debut studio album with PGP RTS, but later, in an interview with OGAE Serbia, she revealed a shift in her focus. Nina had moved to Melbourne, Australia, in 2014 to pursue her PhD in immunopharmacology, and the album plans were cancelled.

Nina’s main job is currently in pharmacy but she tries to combine it with music. Every now and then, she releases a song and video. “Colors Of My Love” was released in 2016. After years of singing mainly covers, in 2020 she released a new single with official video: “Nemocna”, “Neispricane prične” in 2021. That was also the year of a brand new, accoustic, version of “Čaroban”.