There are three things i know about the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia:

1. It was the birthplace of Alexander The Great.
2. It's called the "Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia" because Greece threatened to try to block their membership of the United Nations, and their formal recognition on the world stage, if they just called themselves "Macedonia", a name they lay claim to. Even now, they refuse to sit anywhere near them in the General Assembly building.
3. If they win the Eurovision Song Contest, i win £640.



Elena Risteska's Ninanaja is an absolute stormer - a fantastic combination of a loping reggaeton bassline, Ruslana-style ethno-pop and Shakira-influenced vocals. It's far and away the best song in this year's competition and a 33-1 outsider with the bookmakers. I've already picked out the Belstaff jacket i intend to buy with my winnings. Please Europe, don't give me yet another reason to hate Kate Ryan.

Elena Risteska - Ninanaja