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⚫ | '''Marija Nikolić''' ({{ |
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⚫ | '''Marija Nikolić''' ({{langx|sr|Маја Николић}}, born 11 April 1975), better known as '''Maja Nikolić''', is a [[Serbians|Serbian]] singer and reality television personality.<ref name=b92>{{cite web|url=http://www.b92.net/velikibrat/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=03&dd=29&nav_id=700071|title=Maja Nikolić ušla u glavni deo kuće i bacila oko na Uroša|work=[[B92]]|date=29 March 2013}}</ref> Born and raised in [[Niš]], she pursued a singing career in the early 90s by competing on music festivals. Nikolić has released six studio albums. |
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==Life and career== |
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=== Early life === |
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Marija Nikolić was born in [[Niš|Sarajevo]] on 11 April 1975 into a family of [[musician]]s and from an early age showed interest in music.<ref name="Biografija">{{cite web|title=Biografija Maje Nikolić|url=https://www.biografija.org/muzika/maja-nikolic/|website=biografija.org|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> At seven years of age, Nikolić started participating in children's music festivals with her brother. She won several first prizes and was offered a recording contract with the [[Zagreb]]-based label [[Jugoton]], which she lost due to [[Yugoslav Wars|Warfare in Yugoslavia]]. Nikolić graduated from [[Svetozar Marković]] gymnasium in Niš. |
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Additionally, she has appeared on numerous reality shows, including ''[[Farma (Serbian TV series)|Farma]]'' (2009, 2015), ''Dvor'' (2011) and ''[[Big Brother (Serbian TV series)|Veliki Brat VIP]]'' (2013). |
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In 1993, she made her solo debut at the [[Pjesma Mediterana]] festival in [[Budva]], Montenegro with a song written by [[Vladimir Graić]], who later became her frequent collaborator. Nikolić has also cited Serbian singer [[Maja Odžaklijevska]] as her big influence and support at the beginning of her career. She successfully continued competing in the regional music festival as a professional. In 1994, following several festival first prizes, Nikolić released her debut album ''Sad me pronađi'' (''Find Me Now'') under [[PGP-RTS]]. In May 1998, she participated at the prestigious international festival [[Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk|Slavianski Bazar]] in [[Odessa]], Ukraine and [[Saratov]], Russia where she sung "Više nisi moj" and "[[Djelem, djelem|Đelem, Đelem]]" arranged by Grajić and [[Željko Joksimović]]. As the winner, Nikolić performed at the Moscow [[Red Square]]. In the same year she released her sophomore record, ''Uzmi me'' (''Take Me''), which saw commercial success. She held her first solo concert on February 25, 1999 in [[Sava Centar]], Belgrade. |
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In February 1994, Nikolić rose to prominence by competing on the International Music Fair (MESAM) in [[Belgrade]] with "Odlazi", winning three first prizes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blic.rs/zabava/ovo-je-pravo-ime-maje-nikolic/srpssgw |title=Ovo je pravo ime Maje Nikolić |work=[[Blic (newspaper)|Blic.rs]] |author=Jokić, V. |date=17 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> The following year, she released her debut album ''Sad me pronađi'' under [[PGP-RTS]]. Nikolić has cited singer [[Maja Odžaklijevska]] as her musical influence and supporter during her beginnings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blic.rs/zabava/emotivna-prica-nase-dve-pevacice-sudbina-je-odredila-da-ona-prva-uzme-mog-sina-lazara/yx5kg3b |title=Emotivna priča naše dve pevačice: "Sudbina je odredila da ona prva uzme mog sina Lazara kad sam se porodila" |work=[[Blic (newspaper)|Blic.rs]] |author=I. M. |date=31 January 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> In May 1998, she participated on the [[Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk|Slavianski Bazar]] in [[Odesa, Ukraine]] and [[Saratov]], Russia where she sung "Više nisi moj" and "[[Djelem, djelem|Đelem, Đelem]]", arranged by her frequent collaborator [[Vladimir Graić]] and [[Željko Joksimović]]. As the winner, Nikolić performed at the [[Red Square]]. Also in 1998, she released her second album ''Uzmi me'', which was promoted with her first solo concert in [[Sava Centar]], held in February 1999. |
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⚫ | Following her third album ''Iz inata'', released in 2000, Nikolić left [[Serbia]] and moved to the United States where she performed at Harry's Velvet Room in [[downtown Chicago]], Illinois. She also served as the opening act at [[Diana Ross]]' charity concert for disabled children at the China Club in [[New York City]]. Nikolić also performed "[[Something to Talk About (Badly Drawn Boy song)|Something To Talk About]]" from the 2002 movie ''[[About a Boy (film)|About A Boy]]'' at the [[7th Golden Satellite Awards]]. |
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Her further releases, ''Za moju dušu'' (''For My Soul''), in 2006 and ''Crveno'' (''Red'') in 2011, failed to achieve significant commercial success. Nikolić also unsuccessfully competed in Serbia's national selection for the [[Eurovision Song Contest]], called [[Beovizija]], in [[Beovizija 2003|2003]], [[Beovizija 2004|2004]], [[Beovizija 2007|2007]], [[Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013|2013]] and [[Beovizija 2018|2018]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://escbubble.com/2018/01/beovizija-2018-to-be-held-in-sava-center-on-the-20th-of-february/|title=Beovizija 2018 to be held in Sava Center on the 20th of February!|work=escbubble.com|accessdate=24 January 2018|date=24 January 2018|first=Ervin|last=Juhász}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In addition to her recording career, Nikolić's singing has been a subject of viral [[internet meme]]s, including the one in which she is ridiculed for her performance of "[[I Will Survive]]" from 2013, titled "Maja Sings in a Made-up Language".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nova.rs/zabava/showbiz/maja-nikolic-moli-ljude-da-joj-pomognu-da-ukloni-ovaj-svoj-hit-video-sa-interneta-pomozite-mi-da-ispravimo-nepravdu-video/ |title=Maja Nikolić moli ljude da joj pomognu da ukloni ovaj svoj hit video sa interneta: "Pomozite mi da ispravimo nepravdu" |work=[[Nova S|Nova.rs]] |author=Jovanović, V. |date=28 October 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref><ref name="I Will Survive">{{cite web| url=https://www.telegraf.rs/jetset/vesti-jetset/3577555-ugrozava-se-moja-karijera-hajde-da-ispravimo-nepravdu-maja-nikolic-moli-fanove-da-prijave-ovaj-video |title="Ugrožava se moja karijera, hajde da ispravimo nepravdu": Maja Nikolić moli fanove da prijave ovaj video |work=Telegraf.rs |author=Stuparušić Papaz, J. |date=29 October 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In addition to her recording career, Nikolić's singing has been a subject of viral [[internet meme]]s, including the one in which she is ridiculed for her performance of "[[I Will Survive]]" from 2013, titled "Maja Sings in a Made-up Language".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nova.rs/zabava/showbiz/maja-nikolic-moli-ljude-da-joj-pomognu-da-ukloni-ovaj-svoj-hit-video-sa-interneta-pomozite-mi-da-ispravimo-nepravdu-video/ |title=Maja Nikolić moli ljude da joj pomognu da ukloni ovaj svoj hit video sa interneta: |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Nikolić stated that she graduated from the Svetozar Marković Grammar School in [[Niš]] and later attended the [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="I Will Survive"/> |
Nikolić stated that she graduated from the Svetozar Marković Grammar School in [[Niš]] and later attended the [[Stella Adler Studio of Acting]] in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="I Will Survive"/> |
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She has two sons |
She has two sons, named Novak ({{abbr|b.|born}} 1997) and Lazar ({{abbr|b.|born}} 2006).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://nova.rs/zabava/showbiz/maja-nikolic-decu-odgajala-bez-alimentacije-samohrane-majke-u-srbiji-treba-orden-da-dobiju/ |title=Maja Nikolić decu odgajala bez alimentacije: "Samohrane majke u Srbiji treba orden da dobiju" |work=[[Nova S|Nova.rs]] |author=Jovanović, V. |date=21 November 2022 |access-date=16 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> |
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==Controversies== |
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In March 2011, prosecution filled an investigation procedure against Nikolić and singer [[Miloš Bojanić]] for their [[Antisemitism|anti-semitic]] remarks on the reality show ''Dvor''.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/savez_jevrejskih_opstina_srbije_najavljuje_tuzbu_protiv_pinka/2324761.html |title=Slede tužbe protiv "Pinka" zbog antisemitizma u "Dvoru" |work=[[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty|Radio Free Europe]] |author=Teodorović, M. |date=1 March 2011 |access-date=15 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/hronika/pokrenuta-istraga-protiv-bojanica-i-maje-nikolic-glavni-svedok-mika-kostic/s8f6g0v |title=Pokrenuta istraga protiv Bojanića i Maje Nikolić, glavni svedok Mika Kostić |work=[[Blic (newspaper)|Blic]] |author=Cvijić, V. |date=3 March 2011 |access-date=15 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/serbia-in-bid-to-rein-in-reality-shows-over-hate-speech |title=Anti-Semitic TV Rant Causes Furore in Serbia |work=[[Balkan Insight]] |date=2 March 2011 |access-date=15 March 2023 |author=Barlovac, B.}}</ref> The two were subsequently disqualified from the show, but were ultimately in July 2014 acquitted of the charges for [[hate speech]] and [[antisemitism]] by the [[Appellate Court]] in Belgrade.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.novosti.rs/vesti/scena.147.html:498763-Maja-Nikolic-i-Milos-Bojanic-oslobodjeni-optuzbi |title=Maja Nikolić i Miloš Bojanić oslobođeni optužbi |work=[[Večernje Novosti]] |date=1 July 2014 |access-date=15 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> |
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In December 2012, Nikolić falsely introduced herself as the president of a company called Comandante, which she claimed was supposed to negotiate deals between [[Metrowagonmash]] and [[Serbian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.blic.rs/vesti/tema-dana/pevacica-maja-nikolic-lazni-izaslanik-ruskih-firmi-i-drzavnog-vrha/q6jjc6l |title=Pevačica Maja Nikolić lažni izaslanik ruskih firmi i državnog vrha |work=[[Blic (newspaper)|Blic]] |date=December 20, 2012 |access-date=15 March 2023 |author= Mastilović Jasnić, I. |language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.krik.rs/srpski-drzavljani-u-rajskim-papirima/ |title=Srpski državljani u "Rajskim papirima" |work=KRIK |date=November 6, 2017 |access-date=15 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> |
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Two years later, she also asserted to be the president of a company called Špar, which according to her planned to open 12,000 retail stores across Serbia, offering 120,000 jobs.<ref name="Špar">{{cite web |url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/hronika/milionska-prevara-maja-nikolic-prodaje-fantomsku-austrijsku-fransizu/epbj1lb |title=Milionska prevara! Maja Nikolić prodaje fantosmku franšizu |work=[[Blic (newspaper)|Blic]] |date=December 11, 2014 |access-date=15 March 2023 |author= Kosanović M, Avalić G. |language=sr}}</ref> After media had accused her of trying to plagiarize the multinational franchise [[SPAR (retailer)|SPAR]], Nikolić decided to resign in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blic.rs/zabava/vesti/maja-nikolic-ostala-bez-direktorske-fotelje/qj6myeg |title=Maja Nikolić ostala bez direktorske fotelje |work=[[Blic (newspaper)|Blic]] |author=Z. L. |date=April 29, 2015 |access-date=15 March 2023 |language=sr}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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* ''Crveno'' (2011) |
* ''Crveno'' (2011) |
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* ''Zemlja Čuda'' (2018) |
* ''Zemlja Čuda'' (2018) |
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==Music festivals== |
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* MESAM (1994) - "Odlazi" |
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* Beogradsko proleće (1994) - "Napustio si sve" |
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* [[Sunčane skale]] (1994) - "Baš sam se zaljubila" |
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* Budvanski festival (1994) - "Milion suza" |
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* MESAM (1996) - "Svaki sam tren tebi suđena" |
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* Beogradsko proleće (1998) - "Ne traži me više" |
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* [[Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk|Slavianski Bazar]] (1998) - "Više nisi moj" and "Đelem, đelem" |
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* Sunčane skale (1998) - "Varali me svi" |
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* [[Beovizija]] (2003) - "Granica" |
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* Zrenjaninski festival (2003) - "Bolesna" |
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* [[7th Golden Satellite Awards|Golden Satellite]] (2003) - "Something To Talk About" |
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* Beovizija (2004) - "Otrov u malim bočicama" (feat. Ceca Slavković) |
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* Sunčane skale (2005) - "Stoti put" |
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* Radijski festival (2006) - "Pokloni se" |
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* Beovizija (2007) - "Ja znam da ti me ne voliš" |
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* Budvanski festival (2007) - "Delirijum" |
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* [[Ohrid Summer Festival|Ohridski festival]] (2008) - "Samo za tvoje oči" |
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* Vrnjačka banja (2012) - "Glas" |
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* Beosong (2013) - Blagoslov" |
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* Ohridski festival (2017) - "Suvenir" |
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* Beovizija (2018) - "Zemlja čuda" |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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| ''[[Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013|Beosong]]'' |
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| 2016–2017 |
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Latest revision as of 17:43, 14 December 2024
Maja Nikolić Маја Николић | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Marija Nikolić |
Born | Niš, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia | 11 April 1975
Genres | Pop |
Occupations |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | |
Website | majanikolic |
Marija Nikolić (Serbian: Маја Николић, born 11 April 1975), better known as Maja Nikolić, is a Serbian singer and reality television personality.[1] Born and raised in Niš, she pursued a singing career in the early 90s by competing on music festivals. Nikolić has released six studio albums.
Additionally, she has appeared on numerous reality shows, including Farma (2009, 2015), Dvor (2011) and Veliki Brat VIP (2013).
Career in music
[edit]In February 1994, Nikolić rose to prominence by competing on the International Music Fair (MESAM) in Belgrade with "Odlazi", winning three first prizes.[2] The following year, she released her debut album Sad me pronađi under PGP-RTS. Nikolić has cited singer Maja Odžaklijevska as her musical influence and supporter during her beginnings.[3] In May 1998, she participated on the Slavianski Bazar in Odesa, Ukraine and Saratov, Russia where she sung "Više nisi moj" and "Đelem, Đelem", arranged by her frequent collaborator Vladimir Graić and Željko Joksimović. As the winner, Nikolić performed at the Red Square. Also in 1998, she released her second album Uzmi me, which was promoted with her first solo concert in Sava Centar, held in February 1999.
Following her third album Iz inata, released in 2000, Nikolić left Serbia and moved to the United States where she performed at Harry's Velvet Room in downtown Chicago, Illinois. She also served as the opening act at Diana Ross' charity concert for disabled children at the China Club in New York City. Nikolić also performed "Something To Talk About" from the 2002 movie About A Boy at the 7th Golden Satellite Awards.
In addition to her recording career, Nikolić's singing has been a subject of viral internet memes, including the one in which she is ridiculed for her performance of "I Will Survive" from 2013, titled "Maja Sings in a Made-up Language".[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]Nikolić stated that she graduated from the Svetozar Marković Grammar School in Niš and later attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in Los Angeles.[5]
She has two sons, named Novak (b. 1997) and Lazar (b. 2006).[6]
Discography
[edit]- Studio albums
- Sad Me Pronađi (1995)
- Uzmi Me (1998)
- Iz Inata (2000)
- Za Moju Dušu (2006)
- Crveno (2011)
- Zemlja Čuda (2018)
Music festivals
[edit]- MESAM (1994) - "Odlazi"
- Beogradsko proleće (1994) - "Napustio si sve"
- Sunčane skale (1994) - "Baš sam se zaljubila"
- Budvanski festival (1994) - "Milion suza"
- MESAM (1996) - "Svaki sam tren tebi suđena"
- Beogradsko proleće (1998) - "Ne traži me više"
- Slavianski Bazar (1998) - "Više nisi moj" and "Đelem, đelem"
- Sunčane skale (1998) - "Varali me svi"
- Beovizija (2003) - "Granica"
- Zrenjaninski festival (2003) - "Bolesna"
- Golden Satellite (2003) - "Something To Talk About"
- Beovizija (2004) - "Otrov u malim bočicama" (feat. Ceca Slavković)
- Sunčane skale (2005) - "Stoti put"
- Radijski festival (2006) - "Pokloni se"
- Beovizija (2007) - "Ja znam da ti me ne voliš"
- Budvanski festival (2007) - "Delirijum"
- Ohridski festival (2008) - "Samo za tvoje oči"
- Vrnjačka banja (2012) - "Glas"
- Beosong (2013) - Blagoslov"
- Ohridski festival (2017) - "Suvenir"
- Beovizija (2018) - "Zemlja čuda"
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Beovizija | Herself | 20th place |
2004 | 14th place | ||
2007 | 14th place | ||
2009 | Farma | Season 1, 4th place | |
2011 | Dvor | Disqualified | |
2013 | Veliki Brat | VIP Season 5, evicted | |
Beosong | Failed to qualify | ||
2015 | Farma | Season 6, 6th place | |
2016–2017 | Pinkove Zvezde | Season 3, judge | |
2018 | Beovizija | 10th place |
References
[edit]- ^ "Maja Nikolić ušla u glavni deo kuće i bacila oko na Uroša". B92. 29 March 2013.
- ^ Jokić, V. (17 November 2022). "Ovo je pravo ime Maje Nikolić". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ I. M. (31 January 2022). "Emotivna priča naše dve pevačice: "Sudbina je odredila da ona prva uzme mog sina Lazara kad sam se porodila"". Blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Jovanović, V. (28 October 2022). "Maja Nikolić moli ljude da joj pomognu da ukloni ovaj svoj hit video sa interneta: "Pomozite mi da ispravimo nepravdu"". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ a b Stuparušić Papaz, J. (29 October 2022). ""Ugrožava se moja karijera, hajde da ispravimo nepravdu": Maja Nikolić moli fanove da prijave ovaj video". Telegraf.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Jovanović, V. (21 November 2022). "Maja Nikolić decu odgajala bez alimentacije: "Samohrane majke u Srbiji treba orden da dobiju"". Nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 16 March 2023.
External links
[edit]- Maja Nikolić discography at Discogs
- Maja Nikolić at IMDb