Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

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Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

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Dara and her song "Bangaranga" skyrocketed Bulgaria to first place at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest

Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

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