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Swedish-born Kosovo-Albanian singer (born 1989)
Dafina Zeqiri
Born (1989-04-14 ) 14 April 1989 (age 35 ) Other names Duffye Occupation(s ) Singer, songwriter Years active 2008–present Notable work Discography Musical career Genres
R&B
soul
trap
Labels Moneyz
Musical artist
Dafina Zeqiri (Albanian: [daˈfina zɛˈciɾi] Dafina , is a Swedish-born Kosovo-Albanian singer.
Life and career
Dafina Zeqiri was born on 14 April 1989 into an Albanian family from Kosovo in the city of Varberg , Sweden .[1] [2] née Zeqiri.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
In 2007, Dafina performed in Polifest Festival and is nominated for her song,『Rrallë e Përmallë,』and eventually won the competition. In 2008, Dafina received a BOOM Award Nomination for her song "Adios," and was awarded with the audience award. In the same year, she launched her first album titled "Knock Down". Shortly afterwards, in her continued participation in『Kënga Magjike,』she received the "First Magic" award with her song, "Bateritë".
Zeqiri's success continued with two collaborations with singers Blero & F-Kay with the song "La Vida Loca" and Capital T & 2po2, "Shumë Naltë". In May 2009, she won "Best RNB" in Top Fest 6 with the song "Dua që ta di". During 2009, two of her clips were very successful:『Shumë Larg』(directed by Stamps Pictures) and "Amazing Girl" (Directed by Entermedia).[10] [11]
2015–present: King EP and Dafinë moj
With the release of "Liri" in March 2016, she received an award for the best production at the 2016 Netët e Klipit Shqiptar gala in Tirana , Albania.[12] [13] King , in November 2017.[14] [15] French Montana .[16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23]
In March 2020, Zeqiri was featured on Albanian producer Cricket 's "Një herë në jetë", which peaked at number 5 in Albania and 132 on the Spotify charts in Switzerland.[24] [25] [26] Dafinë moj .[27] [28] Aman , the lead single from Dafinë moj , a collaboration with Albanian rappers Ledri Vula and Lumi B, which peaked at number 4 in Albania and 79 in Switzerland.[29] [30] [31] Million $ ", was moderately successful and reached number 20 in Albania and 82 in Switzerland.[32] [33] [34] Zili Zili " and "Mos shko " featuring Albanian singer Yll Limani , were released from the album.[35] [36] [37] [38] [39]
Artistry
Zeqiri is often referred to as a "diva of Albanian music".[40] [41] Aaliyah as her major musical and style influence.[42] [43] Ciara , Destiny's Child , Lauryn Hill , Michael Jackson , TLC and the Spice Girls .[44] [45] R&B and soul also having incorporated a variety of other genres into her music, including electropop , trap and Urban Albanian pop .[46] [47] [48] [49]
Activism
Zeqiri is an advocate of raising awareness for health and mental health issues beyond her community, including sharing her experiences with depression.[50] [51] [52] LGBT community in the world and the Albanian-speaking Balkans .[53] [54] Black Lives Matter movement, in connection with the wider George Floyd protests .[55]
Discography
Knock Down (2008)
Just Me (2011)
Dafinë moj (2021)
The Absolute Vol. 1 (2024)
References
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