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Malay Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
From London to Pristina: Singer Dua Lipa receives Kosovo citizenship, says ‘my two sides are now one'
LONDON, Aug 3 — Singer Dua Lipa on Saturday said she is 'feeling grateful' after being awarded citizenship of Kosovo by the country's president, PA Media/dpa reported. The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovo-Albanian parents and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008. She later moved back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president.' Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying 'welcome home Dua.' Welcome back home, Dua! Today, by presidential decree, I had the honor of granting the citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country's history, @DUALIPA. Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. From the world's biggest… — Vjosa Osmani (@VjosaOsmaniPRKS) July 31, 2025 She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. 'Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single, Levitating. In a statement, Lipa added: 'Every time I come back to Kosovo, it always feels like coming home. 'Receiving citizenship from president Osmani is such an honour and feels like my two sides are now one. 'It completes the duality I have always had within. I love this country and this means so much to me and my family.' It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill Festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era with her father in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride… it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad @dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK number one singles and two UK number one albums. She is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules, and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris. — Bernama-PA Media/dpa
The Guardian
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful' after Kosovan president grants her citizenship
Singer Dua Lipa has said she is 'feeling grateful' after being awarded citizenship of Kosovo by the country's president. The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovan-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president vjosaosmani.' Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the singer with a caption saying: 'Welcome home Dua.' She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single Levitating. It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era, with her father, in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride … it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK No 1 singles and two UK No 1 albums. She is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful' after being awarded Kosovo citizenship
Singer Dua Lipa has said she is 'feeling grateful' after being awarded citizenship of Kosovo by the country's president. The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovo-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president @vjosaosmani.' Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying 'welcome home Dua'. She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. 'Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single Levitating. It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill Festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era with her father in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride… it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad @dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK number one singles and two UK number one albums, she is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris.
The Guardian
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful' after Kosovan president grants her citizenship
Singer Dua Lipa has said she is 'feeling grateful' after being awarded citizenship of Kosovo by the country's president. The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovan-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president vjosaosmani.' Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying 'welcome home Dua'. She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. 'Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single Levitating. It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill Festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era with her father in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride... it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK number one singles and two UK number one albums, she is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tallulah Willis Shares Rare Photos With Dad Bruce Amid Dementia Battle: 'Grateful'
Tallulah Willis Shares Rare Photos With Dad Bruce Amid Dementia Battle: 'Grateful' originally appeared on Parade. shared a rare photo with her dad, , amid his dementia battle. On June 22, Tallulah, 31, took to Instagram with a carousel of snaps after a visit with her famous father, 70. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "Sunday funday at Grams!" the youngest child of Bruce and , 62, captioned her update. "Grateful 🕊️." In the featured image, Bruce sat on a chair as Tallulah sat cross-legged on the floor and held his hand. Father and daughter smiled at each other in the heartwarming shot. The second snapshot showed the pair in a sweet embrace, while a third photo showed Tallulah's fiancé, Justin Acee, posing playfully with his future father-in-law. In addition to Tallulah, Bruce and his ex-wife share two adult daughters, , 36, and , 33. The Sixth Sense star also welcomed two daughters—Mabel Willis, 13, and Evelyn Willis, 10, with his wife, , 47. In the comments, Tallulah's followers reacted to the unexpected photos of her with Bruce. One Instagram user wrote, "Thanks for sharing Bruce with us. It's good to see his smile and yours as well." Someone else echoed, "I love when you post photos making memories with your dad. I was my mother's caregiver and she passed away in April from dementia and I cherish the memories I made with her, during hospice, forever ❤️." Another shared, "Your dad looks so good! ❤️." Meanwhile, a different follower commented, "Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us all who love you all ❤️." In 2022, Bruce's family announced his aphasia diagnosis. They revealed frontotemporal dementia (FTD) nearly a year later in February 2023. Next: Tallulah Willis Shares Rare Photos With Dad Bruce Amid Dementia Battle: 'Grateful' first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
