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Dua Lipa celebrates mother's birthday, revealing Bosnian roots
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Dua Lipa celebrates mother's birthday, revealing Bosnian roots

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Global music star Dua Lipa posted a heartfelt birthday message to her mother, Anesa, on Instagram, sharing cherished family photos.
  • Anesa Lipa, who celebrated her 54th birthday, is noted for her resemblance to her daughter and has roots in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • The Lipa family relocated from Kosovo to London in the early 1990s due to war, later returning to Kosovo when Dua was eleven, maintaining strong ties to their heritage.

Global music sensation Dua Lipa celebrated her mother Anesa Lipa's 54th birthday with a touching tribute on Instagram, sharing a series of personal photos that highlight their close family bond. The pop star expressed her deep affection and gratitude for her mother, calling her the "Queen of our house and hearts."

"Happy birthday to my mama," Dua wrote. "So lucky to have you! Everything good we have is from your love, patience, and strength! Queen of our house and hearts!!! Love you so much."

Anesa Lipa, who frequently draws attention for her striking resemblance to her famous daughter, also has roots in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her mother, Dua's grandmother, hails from the region. The Lipa family's life journey has been marked by significant moves that have strengthened their connections. They relocated from Kosovo to London in the early 1990s amid the conflict, which is where Dua was later born. The family maintained strong ties to their heritage, returning to Kosovo when Dua was eleven years old.

Beyond their personal support for their children, Anesa and her husband Dukagjin are active business partners. Together with Dua, they co-founded the Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, an event that champions culture and art. Dua Lipa's public birthday greeting serves as a testament to the harmony and love that form the foundation of the entire family's success.

Happy birthday to my mama. So lucky to have you! Everything good we have is from your love, patience, and strength! Queen of our house and hearts!!! Love you so much.

โ€” Dua LipaA birthday message shared on Instagram for her mother, Anesa Lipa.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.