Why did Ajda Pekkan initially refuse to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980?
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Ajda Pekkan initially refused to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 due to concerns about her image and career. However, she later changed her decision and represented Turkey with the song "Petr'oil" at the contest held in The Hague.
For more detailed information, please refer to Wikipedia's entry on Ajda Pekkan or specific Eurovision archives.
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