Ljiljana Nikolovska
Ljiljana Nikolovska | |
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 Nikolovska with Magazin during 80s | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Ljiljana Nikolovska 24 August 1964 |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | Magazin |
| Political party | Workers' Front[1] |
Ljiljana Nikolovska (Croatian pronunciation: [ʎǐʎana nikɔlɔ̌ʋskaː]; Macedonian: Љиљана Николовска, also spelled Nikolovski or Nikoloski; born 24 August 1964) is a Croatian/American singer who rose to prominence as the lead vocalist for the Split-based pop music act Magazin.
Born in Split, Nikolovska is of paternal Macedonian descent. She recorded eight albums, and appeared on numerous compilation albums with Magazin from 1982 to mid-1990 and other bands and projects to this day. She recorded a solo album in 1996 named Let for Croatia Records.
In 1991, Nikolovska flew from Belgrade to Los Angeles.[2]
Since 1993, Nikolovska has been married to musician Pete Mazich. They have a son, named Tony, and live in San Pedro, California, United States, where they own a Recording Studio, record, play and co-produce projects with numerous musicians and bands of other nationalities. Nikolovska does mostly charity work and recordings that contribute to those in need (most noted for "Doctors Without Borders").
Early life
Nikolovska was born to Macedonian father, who is originally from the village of Bituše. Her father moved to Split in order to serve in the army.[2]
2010-2025: Political work and interviews
On 14 October 2015, Nikolovska appeared on the show N1 where she gave an interview to journalist Ivana Yarić. The show showed a brief recap of her music career and early music videos. She opened the interview saying how she travels back to Ex-Yu very rarely and only to see friends and relatives. She described her life in the US as very "normal". She shared she does not often travel back to her hometown of Split. She shared her view how her home is where her family is and her "family" is her son, husband, friends and family. At first, she was reluctant to receive an American citizenship, but later received it. She shared how she was on stage for a long time, both with her singing crew and with her acting crew. She shared how she was very overworked at the height of Magazin. Nikolovska shared how she was working for Bernie Sanders and shared her views and opinions on how Yugoslavia worked as something "the US wanted to imitate". She shared how health insurance, worker rights, sex equality were some of the values present in the country. Nikolovska shared the view how she considers that politics is everywhere around, from the price of everyday food to monthly salary.[2]
In 2021, Nikolovska gave an interview with Portal Novosti, during which she shared that she misses Split that she does not recognize anymore and that she does not consider group Magazin to be a phenomenon.[3]
Private life
Nikolovska shared on her social media that she built a garden house together with her husband Pete Mazichem.[4]
Nikolovska has traveled to London, Paris, Moscow, Skopje and the village of Bituše, which her son Tony loves visiting.[2]
Nikolovska learnt French in school. She also learnt Croatian and English.[2]
In an interview for Macedonian newspaper Utrinski vesnik, Nikolovska shared how she thinks that the best ajvar recipe comes from Bituše.[5]
Discography
| Title | Year | Number of copies sold in first year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokolo | 1983 | 182.000 | export & videos not included |
| O, la, la | 1984 | 23.000 | export & videos not included |
| Piši mi ("Write to Me") | 1985) | 480.000 | export & videos not included |
| Put putujem ("I am Traveling") | 1986 | 680.000 | export & videos not included |
| Magazin ("Magazine") | 1987 | 648.000 | export & videos not included |
| Besane noći ("Sleepless Nights) | 1988 | 487.000 | |
| Dobro jutro ("Good Morning") | 1989 | 721.000 | export & videos not included |
| Najbolje godine ("The Best Years") | 1991[citation needed] | 492.000 | export & videos not included |
| Najbolje godine ("The Best Years") | 1993[citation needed] | unknown | |
| Let ("Flight") | 1996 | unknown | |
| Svi najveći hitovi 1983 – 1990 ("The Biggest Hits") | 1998 | unknown | |
| Magazin-Svi najveći hitovi 1983 – 1990 ("Magazin – The Biggest Hits") | 2003 | unknown | |
| Balade 1982 – 1990 ("The Best of Ballads") | 2008 | unknown |
References
- ^ "Poznata pjevačica objasnila zašto se odlučila na politički angažman: "Tražili su reakciju, dobili su je"" [The famous singer explained why she decided to get involved in politics: "They were looking for a reaction, they got it"] (in Croatian). Dnevnik (Nova TV). 17 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Tri tačke s prvom pevačicom grupe Magazin [Three Dots With the First Singer of Group Magazin] (in Serbian). N1. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ "Ljiljana Nikolovska: Fali mi Split kojeg više nema" [Ljiljana Nikolovska: I Miss Split That Does Not Exist Anymore]. Portal Novosti. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ^ A. Morić, D. (24 August 2025). "Gdje je nestala Ljiljana Nikolovska? Mnogima najdraži glas Magazina slavi rođendan" [Where Did Lliljana Nikolovska Disappear? The Favorite Voice of Magayin to Many Is Celebrating Her Birthday]. T-portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ 12 December 2010. Ljiljana Nikolovska - The Best Ajvar Comes from Bituše
