Dua Lipa granted Kosovo citizenship
Born in London to Kosovan-Albanian parents, Lipa briefly lived in Pristina as a child when her family returned following Kosovo's declaration of independence.
The naturalization ceremony was hosted by Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani, who described granting citizenship to Lipa as an 'honour,' praising her as 'one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country's history.'
In her statement, Lipa said, 'It completes the duality I have always had within. I love this country and this means so much to me and my family.'
Sharing photos from the ceremony on X, President Osmani wrote, 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. From the world's biggest stages to the hearts of millions, she's carried our story with strength, pride, and grace… Our gratitude is endless for everything Dua has done, and continues to do for Kosovo.' In a separate post, she added, 'Kosovo's gem — welcome back home.'
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… pic.twitter.com/aNlME6pocG
— Vjosa Osmani (@VjosaOsmaniPRKS) July 31, 2025
Lipa is currently in Kosovo, headlining the three-day Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, an event she co-founded with her father in 2018 to shift perceptions of Kosovo away from its conflict-ridden past.
At the ceremony, a children's choir performed a rendition of her hit 'Levitating,' celebrating her deep connection to the country. Also attending was UK Ambassador to Kosovo Jonathan Hargreaves, who posted a photo with Lipa, saying the UK and Kosovo were proud to call her 'one of our own.'
This new citizenship adds to Lipa's British and Albanian passports. She was granted Albanian citizenship in 2022 in recognition of her efforts to promote Albania globally. That same year, Kosovo named her an Honorary Ambassador, a role she called 'an honour and a privilege' to represent her heritage worldwide.
After performing at Sunny Hill Festival on Friday, Lipa shared on Instagram, '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.'
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