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Global pop sensation Dua Lipa has officially been granted Kosovan citizenship, marking an emotional moment of recognition in the city where her family roots run deep.
The 29-year-old singer, who was born in London to Kosovar-Albanian parents and spent part of her early life in Pristina, received the citizenship honour during a moving ceremony with the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, and other state officials.
In a statement, President Osmani described Dua as “an inspiration to young women around the world” and praised her for “continuously promoting Kosovo’s image internationally through her music, activism and cultural presence.”
Dua, who has long used her global platform to speak about Kosovo’s history, identity and independence, looked visibly emotional as she received her citizenship documents.
Posting to her 90+ million Instagram followers, she shared:
“It’s an indescribable joy and honour to be granted Kosovan citizenship. It means so much to me and my family.”
Wearing a sleek all-black ensemble, the Levitating singer stood proudly alongside officials during the official passport handover inside the capital’s main government building. Her fans, both in Kosovo and around the globe, flooded social media with messages of love and pride, hailing her as a proud representative of Albanian heritage and a symbol of cultural strength.
President of the Republic of Kosovo
Despite her global fame, from headlining Glastonbury to gracing the covers of Vogue and Time, Dua has consistently embraced and celebrated her roots. She co-founded the Sunny Hill Foundation, which supports arts and youth initiatives in Kosovo, and has regularly returned to Pristina to perform and organise the Sunny Hill Festival, one of the country’s largest cultural events. Created with her father Dukagjin Lipa, the festival has helped put Kosovo on the map as a growing force in international music.
For a country still seeking full global recognition since its independence in 2008, having a global artist like Dua Lipa embrace her identity so publicly is a major point of pride. In the eyes of many, she represents the hopes, talents and resilience of a new generation of Kosovars who are stepping onto the world stage.
President Osmani called Dua “Kosovo’s greatest ambassador” and said,
“Dua has made us immensely proud. She continues to represent the best of Kosovo through her talent, integrity, and commitment to giving back.”
As Dua continues her Radical Optimism tour and prepares to release more new music, this latest honour marks a milestone in her journey. It’s not just about a passport, it’s about being seen, embraced, and celebrated by a country that raised her family and helped shape who she is today.
