Singer Anja Niskanen is set to join the Five Stars tour next fall alongside well-known Finnish artists such as Meiju Suvas, Ami Aspelund, Virve Rostin, and Marion Rung. Her participation has generated mixed reactions, particularly on social media, where some users expressed confusion over her selection and questioned whether they recognized her. Niskanen herself admitted that her inclusion in the tour took her by surprise, but she felt honored to be invited.

Niskanen gained fame in Finland in 1984 after her breakthrough performance in the Autumn Melody program, where a 16-year-old Niskanen captivated the audience with her song 'Ollaan hiljaa vain.' Reflecting on her early career, she noted that at that time, she was relatively unknown. As she prepares for the upcoming tour, she mentioned feeling a similar sense of anticipation and the need to prove herself again. She emphasized her eagerness to earn her place among the other artists, despite not having performed her hit song in years.

The revival of interest in Niskanen's music and her participation in this nostalgic concert series may serve to reinvigorate her career. However, it also raises questions about how newer generations will perceive her work, particularly given that some fans from earlier decades might still harbor positive memories of her music. Overall, the tour experience will not only be a test of Niskanen's current popularity but also a nostalgic journey for fans who remember her earlier contributions to Finnish music.