Dua Lipa has been granted Albanian citizenship. A daughter of Albanian immigrants, she was recognized by the country's president for spreading awareness of Albania.
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Albania's president granted citizenship to pop star Dua Lipa on Sunday for promoting the country through her international fame. President Bajram Begaj said he was happy to recognize Lipa, the daughter of Albanian immigrants, for her musical talents and contribution to spreading international awareness of Albania.
"Happy to give the one and only Dua Lipa the decree of Albanian citizenship," he said."She has made us proud with her global career and engagement in important social causes." "It is an indescribable great joy with such acceptance, love and everything," Lipa told the Associated Press."I will be an Albanian with papers too."
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