Manifest and Dua Lipa Meet in Kosovo: Turkish Girl Group Achieves International Success!

Turkish pop music’s rising sensation, Manifest, has achieved a historic milestone on the global stage. The six-member girl group, formed under Hypers Music after their breakthrough in the Big5 Türkiye competition, performed an electrifying set at the world-renowned Sunny Hill Festival 2026 in Pristina, Kosovo. The prestigious event, organized by global pop icon Dua Lipa and her father, Dukagjin Lipa, served as the perfect platform for the group to showcase the power of Turkish girl band culture to an international audience.

An Unforgettable Backstage Encounter

Before delivering their powerhouse 45-minute live performance, the girls shared a warm, candid moment backstage with the pop queen. Esin Bahat led the conversation, sharing the group’s excitement about their first international stage, while Dua Lipa praised their hard work and unique vocal harmonies. The global superstar showed immense interest in how the group came together, offering inspiring advice for their journey ahead.

The energy from this meeting instantly transferred to the stage. During the show, Hilal Yelekçi dominated the stage with her distinct energy, getting thousands of festival-goers moving. The group brought the high-octane atmosphere of their record-breaking album Manifestival to the Balkans, performing massive hits like “Hileli” and “Arıyo” to an energetic, chanting crowd.

Dua Lipa Watched the Show From the Very Front Row

The audience wasn’t the only ones captivated by the performance. Lidya Pınar enchanted the crowd with her smooth vocal structures, capturing the attention of a very special guest. Global icon Dua Lipa watched the entire show from the very front row with great admiration. She was even spotted recording videos of the girls’ synchronized choreographies on her phone.

Every member brought something unique to this international debut. The deep artistic flair of Mina Solak added a sophisticated layer to the group’s presence. Meanwhile, the high energy injected by Sueda Uluca kept the tempo flawless from start to finish. Backed by the precise, powerhouse dance skills of Zeynep Sude Oktay, Manifest received roaring chants of “Türkiye is proud of you” from the international crowd.

Sharing the Main Stage with Katy Perry!

The achievement marks a massive turning point in the group’s fast-rising 1.5-year career. On the exact same day of the festival, Manifest shared the line-up and the main stage with pop titan Katy Perry, proving how quickly they have climbed the ladder of global recognition. Reflecting on the historic night, the group shared their excitement on social media, writing: “Another little dream of ours came true today. Performing at Sunny Hill Festival was an unforgettable experience!”

As they continue to redefine the music industry, this unforgettable meeting stands as a testament to their boundary-breaking potential. Manifest has officially proven that their massive streaming success in Türkiye is just the beginning of a global journey.