With the next semi-final of Melodifestivalen 2025 just around the corner, Tim had the opportunity to speak with Kalifa, who is participating with his entry “Salute”.
About Kaliffa
Kaliffa (Kaliffa Olle Karlsson), was previously a member of Hoffmaestro before going solo in 2023. His solo work includes “Strålar så om dig”, which as well as being nominated for a Swedish Grammi, won the P3 Guld and Swedish Music publishers prize adding to his award winning career.
Sweden’s Eurovision Journey
In 1958, Sweden made their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, with Alice Babs representing them with the song “Lilla stjärna” which placed fourth. Since their debut, the Scandinavian nation has managed to win seven times (1974, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2012, 2015 and 2023).
In 2024, Marcus and Martinus represented Sweden on home soil. As the host entry, their song “Unforgettable” did not need to compete in the semi-finals. At the close of voting in the grand final, they had received 174 points. 125 points were received by the juries, while the twins received 49 points by televoters.
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