Bülent Ersoy | Transgender Woman

A famous singing icon in Turkey, Bülent Ersoy, was rightfully nicknamed “Diva” by her fans and is also the voice behind many hit songs like “Biz Ayrılamayız,” “Geceler” and “Beddua.” With over thirty albums to her credit, Ersoy, no doubt, has made herself a formidable name in the Turkish music industry. It was not always easy for Ersoy’s career. However, as during her early years, she found herself fundamentally opposed to the ban imposed by the government against performances made by transgender people. She has also been vocal about her government going into war.

While she has primarily retired now, there are discussions about her coming up with new material. More importantly, it came about because she was displeased with the type of music she heard today. So in 2019, she announced the release of a new song, “Ümit Hırsızı.” Her fans were quick to gobble up the new musical piece.