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Jérémie Makiese
BornJune 2000 (age 24)
Antwerp, Belgium
OriginBelgium
Occupations
  • Singer
  • footballer
Years active2021–present

Jérémie Makiese (French pronunciation: [ʒeʁemi makjese, -eze];[1][2] born June[3] 2000) is a Belgian singer and footballer, who rose to fame after winning The Voice Belgique 2021. He will represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[4]

Early life

Makiese was born in Antwerp to Congolese parents. At 6 years old he and his family (including his three brothers and sister) moved to Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, then to Dilbeek a few years later, spending his childhood between the two municipalities, where he learned to speak both Dutch and French. He finally settled in Uccle.[4][5][6]

Makiese took up singing from both of his parents (his mother also playing the tam-tam), starting in a church choir at a young age and later moving on to singing lessons at school, where he took part in, and won, a contest.[4][5]

Musical career

2021: The Voice Belgique

On 12 January 2021, Makiese auditioned for season nine of The Voice Belgique performing Labrinth's "Jealous", with all four coaches turning for him. He eventually chose to join Beverly Jo Scott's team.

During the Duels, Makiese battled Astrid Cuylits singing Lauren Daigle's "You Say", and he won the duel to make it through to the live shows. There, he performed James Arthur's "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You". He was saved by the coach and progressed to the next round. In the next round, he performed Christophe Maé's "Ça fait mal", where he was saved by his coach again. In the following round, he performed "Say Something" and was qualified for the semi-final, where he performed Bruno Mars' "Leave the Door Open". He qualified for the grand final.

In the grand final, he performed three songs: "Earth Song", "Revival" (with Beverly Jo Scott) and "Jealous", ultimately winning the season.

2022: Eurovision Song Contest

On 15 September 2021, broadcaster Radio-télévision belge de la Communauté française (RTBF) announced that they had internally selected Makiese to represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.[7]

Artistry

Influences

Makiese cited Michael Jackson, Otis Redding, Gregory Porter, James Brown, Bill Withers and Aretha Franklin among his inspirations, as well as Damso and Stromae.[6][8]

Personal life and other activities

Makiese has reportedly always had an interest in football: at the age of 13, he started to play as a goalkeeper for BX Brussels. In September 2021, he signed a one-year contract with Excelsior Virton, after playing with Jeunesse Molenbeek, Royal Wallonia Walhain, and briefly with La Louvière Centre in summer 2021.[4][5][6][9][10]

Following his success at The Voice Belgique, Makiese took a break from his higher studies in geology to focus on his singing and sports careers.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Mael (2 February 2021). Jeremie Makiese - Le Face Cam. DCLIK! (video) (in French). Event occurs at 0:25. Retrieved 16 September 2021 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Jeremie Makiese représentant de la Belgique à l'Eurovision 2022 : "J'ai pensé qu'on me faisait une blague"". Le 8/9 (video) (in French). VivaCité (RTBF). 15 September 2021. Event occurs at 2:35. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ Makiese, Jérémie [@jeremiemakiese.off] (20 June 2021). "Bon dimanche✨🕊 C'était mon anniversaire cette semaine merci pour tout vos souhaits . Love ❤️" (in French). Retrieved 14 September 2021 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Belgium reveals the first artist for Eurovision 2022 🇧🇪". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d Gallagher, Robyn (15 September 2021). "Confirmed! The Voice Belgique champion Jérémie Makiese will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2022". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Christophe, Sam (18 April 2021). "Jérémie Makiese, gagnant de The Voice: «Je suis peut-être rétro, mais pas que ça!»". Sudinfo.be (in French). Sudpresse. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Jérémie Makiese (The Voice) défendra les couleurs de la Belgique à l'Eurovision". RTBF Culture (in French). RTBF. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. ^ Vrancken, Cliff (15 September 2021). "Winnaar van "The voice Belgique" Jérémie Makiese naar het Eurovisiesongfestival". VRT NWS (in Dutch). VRT. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Blessure du portier Molenbeekois Jeremie Makiese". Académie Jeunesse Molenbeek (in French). 8 December 2019. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  10. ^ Lefebvre, Bertrand (7 July 2021). "N1: Jérémie Makiese, vainqueur de The Voice, à l'essai à La Louvière Centre". La Nouvelle Gazette [fr] (in French). Sudpresse. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
2022 		Succeeded by
TBA
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