Who is Satoshi? Meet Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 entry

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Moldova is back in the Eurovision Song Contest after a one-year break, and they’re aiming for a better result this year than they achieved in 2024.

This year, musician Satoshi will represent the nation. He’s known for creating a powerful connection with listeners, providing emotional comfort through his music, and making concerts feel like a community experience.

Moldova will be the first country to perform tonight, May 12th, as the competition begins.

Who is Satoshi, the artist representing Moldova, and can they win Eurovision 2026? Here’s a look at everything we currently know about their participation.

Who is Moldova Eurovision 2026 entry Satoshi?

Instagram: @satoshicahul

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Vlad Sabajuc, who performs as Satoshi, is a rapper and singer-songwriter with a lifelong love of music.

He started writing music and teaching himself to play the drums back in secondary school. In 2019, he began his ‘Satoshi’ artist project and has since released three albums and several popular singles.

I love that he chose a stage name that really shows his connection to Japanese culture! He’s said it’s all about being clear-headed and having a creative mindset, and I think that really comes across in his work.

How old is Satoshi?

Satoshi is 27 years old.

What nationality is Satoshi?

Satoshi is Moldovan, and was born and raised in Cahul, a city in southern Moldova.

What is Moldova’s Eurovision 2026 song called?

Satoshi will be performing for Moldova at the competition with his song, “Viva, Moldova!” It’s been described as a fun and unusual mix of rap, folk music, and playfully silly lyrics.

You can watch the music video below.

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Where did Moldova come in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Moldova didn’t participate in the Eurovision Song Contest last year because of financial difficulties.

The country competed in 2024, but didn’t make it to the final round, finishing 13th in the semi-finals.

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The Eurovision Song Contest has received a lot of criticism for letting Israel compete this year, given the current war happening in Gaza.

Several countries are choosing not to participate in this year’s contest because the organization in charge, the European Broadcasting Union, decided against banning Israel from competing.

In December 2025, the EBU held a meeting where members voted to create rules preventing governments or outside groups from unfairly boosting certain songs to sway voting results. However, they did not vote on whether Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition.

As a huge Eurovision fan, I was relieved to hear the EBU’s announcement. Basically, they’ve said that most of the member broadcasters agree there’s no need to re-vote on whether to continue with the contest. So, Eurovision 2026 is still happening as planned, but they’re putting some extra safety measures in place to avoid any future issues. It’s good to know the show will go on!

After that announcement, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland all stated they wouldn’t be competing in Eurovision this year.

Ireland’s public broadcaster, RTÉ, has stated that it believes it’s inappropriate for Ireland to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest this year, considering the tragic loss of life and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to endanger civilians.

The BBC, the UK broadcaster for the competition, stated its support for the EBU’s decision. In a statement, the BBC explained that this action is about upholding the competition’s rules and ensuring inclusivity.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can find a complete list of Eurovision winners, and see how many times the UK has been victorious in the competition.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is a Senior Entertainment Writer at TopMob, where she covers a wide range of programs, from popular reality TV shows to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, writing about reality television and celebrity news. She has a degree in Journalism.

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2026-05-12 17:05