One of my aims is to raise more awareness amongst the general population, so that they are more welcoming of people from other nationalities, and to let them know that, even if these people look different, they are still deserving of kindness.

Distrust and fear of others can make people very closed-minded and angry. I don’t think there are evil people and good people. All of us have the capacity to be good or evil. But, depending on your circumstances, negative or positive feelings can dominate. When you are afraid of losing what you have, you might look at someone who has come from another country and needs help, and think that there is no room for them.

So, when I sing in the Eurovision final, I know that I will have an incredible opportunity, to spread my messages to a very large number of people, and influence them in a positive way.”