After five nights of electrifying performances and intense competition, the 74th edition of the renowned ‘Festival di Sanremo’ has concluded with Angelina Mango emerging as the victor. The prestigious song contest, held in the iconic Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, Liguria, showcased 30 songs from some of Italy’s most esteemed artists, captivating audiences across the nation.
Angelina Mango’s captivating performance of her song ‘La Noia’ earned her the coveted Sanremo trophy, marking her as the winner of the esteemed event. The gala evening, held on Saturday, February 10, and extending into the early hours of Sunday, February 11, witnessed Mango’s spellbinding rendition of ‘La Noia’, securing her victory in the competition.
Throughout the five nights of ‘Festival di Sanremo’, audiences participated in voting, culminating in a Top 5 ranking on the final night. The scores were then reset, and voting reopened, with the winner ultimately decided by a combination of public vote (34%), jury vote from radio broadcasters (33%), and jury vote from members of the press (33%).
Angelina Mango clinched the title with an impressive 40.3% of the vote, with her song ‘La Noia’ resonating deeply with audiences. In second place was Geolier’s ‘I p’ me, tu p’ te’ with 25.2%, followed by Annalisa’s ‘Sinceramente’ in third place with 17.1%.
At a press conference on Sunday, February 11, broadcaster Rai and Angelina Mango jointly announced that she would represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. This marks a significant milestone for Mango, who, with four platinum records, two gold records, and a sold-out tour, has firmly established herself as one of Italy’s most promising artists.
Angelina Mango’s music transcends genres, blending Italian and American rap, r&b, and instrumental elements. Addressing themes such as GenZ anxieties, love, freedom, and family values, her songs resonate deeply with audiences. With a massive following on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, Mango’s popularity continues to soar, cementing her status as a rising star in the music industry.
As Italy’s representative, Angelina Mango will grace the stage at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, captivating audiences with her unparalleled talent and charisma. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 7 (First Semi-Final), Thursday, May 9 (Second Semi-Final), and Saturday, May 11 (Grand Final) 2024.
Source: RAI
