Tag #Aigel

How did AIGEL's vocal opposition to the war in Ukraine affect their career and lead to their exile from Russia?

AIGEL's success with "Pıyala" demonstrates the continued popularity of their music despite their exile from Russia. Their outspoken criticism of the war led to performance bans and ultimately their departure from their home country, highlighting the suppression of dissent under the current Russian regime. The song's chart-topping success in Ukraine, a country significantly affected by the war, is particularly noteworthy.