Ceca (singer) Biography: Net Worth, Age, Children, Husband, Height, Songs, Sister, Albums, Instagram

Svetlana Ražnatović also known as Ceca, widely regarded as the undisputed queen of Serbian turbo-folk, has dominated the Balkan music scene for over three decades with her powerful vocals, emotional ballads, and high-energy performances.

Often hailed as a cultural icon and one of the best-selling artists in the region, she continues to draw massive crowds and remains a polarizing yet enduring figure.

Profile

• Full Name: Svetlana Ražnatović
• Stage Name: Ceca
• Born: June 14, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Prokuplje, Serbia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Turbo-Folk Singer, Television Personality
• Height: 173 cm
• Religion: Serbian Orthodox Christianity
• Parents: Slobodan Veličković and Mirjana Veličković
• Siblings: Lidija Ocokoljić
• Spouse: Željko “Arkan” Ražnatović
• Children: Veljko Ražnatović, Anastasija Ražnatović
• Relationship: Widowed
• Net Worth: $20,000,000 to $80,000,000

Early Life And Education

Svetlana Veličković was born on June 14, 1973, in Prokuplje, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, and grew up in the nearby village of Žitorađa. Raised in a modest family—her father Slobodan was a machinist and her mother Mirjana a teacher—she showed early musical talent, performing at local events.

She has a younger sister, Lidija. Ceca completed high school with a focus on agriculture and veterinary studies, specializing in pig farming.

Discovered as a child by accordionist and songwriter Mirko Kodić, she was taken to Belgrade for her recording debut.

Career

Ceca launched her career at age 15 in 1988 with her debut album Cvetak zanovetak under PGP-RTB, winning a debut award at the Ilidža Folk Music Festival. She quickly rose to fame with albums like Ludo srce (1989), Pustite me da ga vidim (1990), and Babaroga (1991).

Her breakthrough came in the 1990s with hits from Kukavica (1993), including the signature track “Kukavica,” and collaborations with Marina Tucaković and Milan Radulović. Iconic releases followed: Ja još spavam u tvojoj majici (1994), Fatalna ljubav (1995), Emotivna luda (1996), Maskarada (1997), and Ceca 2000 (1999).

After a hiatus following her husband’s death, she returned with Decenija (2001). Later albums include Gore od ljubavi (2004), Idealno loša (2006), Poziv (2013), and Autogram (2016).

She has sold millions of records, held record-breaking concerts (e.g., 150,000 at Ušće in 2013), served as a judge on Pinkove Zvezde (2014–2016) and Zvezde Granda (2021–present), and hosted her own shows like Ceca Show. In 2023, she became the youngest recipient of the Life Achievement Award at the Serbian Folk Music Assembly.

Social Media

• Instagram: @cecaraznatovic
• Facebook: svetlanacecaraznatovic
• YouTube channel: Svetlana Ceca Raznatovic

Personal Life

Ceca, aged 52, met paramilitary leader Željko “Arkan” Ražnatović in 1993 while performing for troops. They married in a lavish, televised 1995 ceremony dubbed the “wedding of the century,” despite her parents’ disapproval.

They had son Veljko (born 1996) and daughter Anastasija (born 1998, now a singer).

Net Worth

Ceca’s estimated net worth ranges from $20,000,000 to $80,000,000, amassed through album sales (over 10 million records), sold-out concerts, television roles, endorsements, and inheritance from FK Obilić.