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French singer (born 1960)
Not to be confused with
Nayaah
.
Nayah
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Birth name
| Sylvie Mestres
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Born
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1960-09-29
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September 29, 1960
(age 63)
Perpignan
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Occupation(s)
| Singer
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Musical artist
Nayah
(born Sylvie Mestres) is a French singer.
Career
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Nayah launched her music career after six years of studies at the
Perpignan
Academy of Music and Drama. She was chosen to represent France during the
Eurovision Song Contest of 1999
which was held in
Jerusalem
. Before going to Eurovision, attention was given to her in the French press when they revealed her relationship with the
International Raelian Movement
(I.R.M.). Nayah entered the I.R.M. following her husband, and she had climbed the Guide levels until she became an assistant guide (Level 3). This happened after she released a first CD in 1988 titled
Elohim
which presents themes of the
Raelian Philosophy
.
Although the singer confirmed that she had left the I.R.M. since 1996, Nayah followed a mobilization of anti-I.R.M associations, fearing that a victory offers a platform that is a little too visible with the International Raelian Movement. She was not however prohibited from taking part in the contest, where she ranked 19 out of 23.
Nayah has since returned to the I.R.M. Nayah's return was quoted by the I.R.M. several times to point out the
ostracism
she had been facing and continued to face. In attempt to reverse this situation, an electronic book called
Proud to be Raelian
was published in 2005.
[1]
A source alleges that Nayah confirmed that she had quit the International Raelian Movement for good. This source was completely fabricated by the producer and his agent to occult the adherence of Nayah to the International Raelian Movement.
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citation needed
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Nayah made a testimony on the subject which is printed on page 145-146 of the book
Proud to be Raelian
:
"In the beginning, when these damages started, my producer George Mary and my agent, Jacques Marouani, suggested I declare to the press that I was not active any more in
International Raelian Movement
, to devote myself to my career, and to calm matters. It was a terrible decision which I was unwilling to take. Some articles in the press showed the declarations which I had learned by heart. But the whole of the press refused to believe in it. And it is easy to imagine for an industry which nourishes controversy and sensationalism." ? Nayah
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Achievements
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- 1990: Finalist in Swiss Eurovision
- 1996: "Gold Wandering entertainers"
- 1997: Gaining 1st Open Show in New Casting in Geneva
- 1997: 1st prize with St-Aubin Contest in Switzerland
- 1997: Challenge Eddie Barclay
- 1998: Finalist of the Rose d' Or with Antibes (France)
- 1999: Participation in Eurovision.
Discography
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- 1988:
Elohim
- 1999: MINOR ROAD 2 titles.
I want to give my voice
took 19th place in the Eurovision contest)
Quote
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"I do nothing but pass while hoping to leave on my passage some drops of humanity." ? Nayah
- ^
Proud to be Raelian
, Nova Distribution, 2005.
- ^
"Artist's Breach of Contract: Testimony number 6"
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Testimony of Nayah concerning her participation in Eurovision
(in French). Coordination des Associations & Particuliers pour la Liberte de Conscience. 3 March 2000
. Retrieved
3 August
2006
.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to
Nayah
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- Note: Entries scored out signify where France did not compete
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Songs
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- "All Out of Luck"
- "Believe 'n Peace"
- "
Como tudo comecou
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- "Diamond of Night"
- "
Don Artık
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- "For a Thousand Years"
- "
Happy Birthday
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- "
Je veux donner ma voix
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- "Journey to Jerusalem ?
Kudus'e Seyahat
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- "Like the Wind"
- "Living My Life Without You"
- "
Marija Magdalena
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- "
No quiero escuchar
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- "One Good Reason"
- "
Przytul mnie mocno
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- "
Putnici
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- "Reflection"
- "
Say It Again
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- "
Strazdas
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- "
Take Me to Your Heaven
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- "
Tha'nai erotas
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- "This Time I Mean It"
- "When You Need Me"
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