About Maimuna
Born 1980. Maimuna is a Belarusian and Malian violinist, pedagogue and concertmaster.
Maimuna Amadu Murashko (née Diko; ; ; born 28 May 1980), known professionally as simply Maimuna, is a Belarusian violinist who represented Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 along with Uzari with the song "Time".
Early life
Maimuna was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia to a Belarusian mother and a Malian father. When she was young, her family moved to Mali, but being unable to adapt to the hot climate, Maimuna moved in with her grandmother in Mogilev, Belarus, where she was raised.
Career
1990–2013: early career
Maimuna has participated in several international competitions throughout her career such including the 1990 Young Virtuoso competition in Kiev and the 1996 Music of Hope competition. Uzari and Maimuna failed to pass semi final 1 in the contest. They finished 12th in semi-final 1.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Maimuna?
violinist
When was Maimuna born?
Maimuna was born on 28 May 1980 in Saint Petersburg.
What is Maimuna's occupation?
Maimuna is a violinist, pedagogue and concertmaster.
What nationality is Maimuna?
Maimuna is Belarusian and Malian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maimuna. https://biography.guide/maimuna/
MLA: "Maimuna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maimuna/.
Chicago: "Maimuna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maimuna/.
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