From refugee to Eurovision: How Claude became the pride of the Dutch nation

Claude Kiambe fled the Democratic Republic of Congo as a child and settled in the Netherlands. Despite facing many challenges, he achieved success with his debut single and is now representing the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025 with his song "C'est la vie." This video explores Claude's journey from refugee to national pride, highlighting his preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest, the world’s biggest live music competition, and his message of hope.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:18 Preparing for the Eurovision Song Contest
02:07 Claude's song "C'est la vie"
03:14 From the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Netherlands
04:09 Claude’s musical career

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CREDITS
Report: Hendrik Welling
Camera: René Heijnen
Edit: Hendrik Welling
Supervising Editors: Simone Lauenstein, Daniela Schulz
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