Dafina Zeqiri Biography: Age, Husband, Songs, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Albums

Dafina Zeqiri, known mononymously as Dafina or Duffye, is a Swedish-born Kosovar-Albanian singer, rapper, and songwriter who has become a leading figure in the Albanian-speaking music scene.

Renowned for her soulful R&B, pop, and trap music, she gained prominence by winning Kosovo’s Polifest talent contest from 2007 to 2009 and has since captivated audiences with hits like “Four Seasons” and “Aman.”

Her dynamic performances and collaborations with top Albanian artists have earned her the title “diva of Albanian music.”

Profile

• Full Name: Dafina Zeqiri
• Stage Name: Dafina, Duffye
• Born: April 14, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Varberg, Sweden
• Nationality: Swedish, Albanian
• Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter
• Height: 5’5″ (1.65 m)
• Parents: Nebih Bajraktari, Melihate Zeqiri
• Siblings: Tringa Zeqiri, Besa Tafari
• Spouse: None
• Children: One
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Dafina Zeqiri was born on April 14, 1989, into an Albanian family from Kosovo in Varberg, Sweden. Raised primarily by her mother, Melihate Zeqiri, a former singer in the 1980s, in Malmö, Sweden, Dafina was estranged from her father, Nebih Bajraktari, who left the family when she was young and made a public apology she did not acknowledge.

She grew up with her siblings, Tringa Zeqiri and Besa Tafari (née Zeqiri), in a musically inclined household. She later moved to Pristina, Kosovo, at 19 to pursue her music career, though details about her formal education remain private.

During her childhood, she also played basketball and football, citing Zlatan Ibrahimović as a favorite athlete. Her ethnicity is Albanian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Dafina Zeqiri began her professional career in 2006 at age 17, releasing her first Albanian-language single, “Harrimi i Dashurisë,” while traveling between Sweden and Kosovo. She gained prominence in 2007 by winning the Polifest Festival with “Rrallë e Përmallë,” followed by victories in 2008 and 2009.

In 2008, she released her debut album, Knock Down, and won the “First Magic” award at Kënga Magjike for “Bateritë” and a BOOM Award audience prize for “Adios.” Her 2009 hits, “La Vida Loca” (with Blero & F-Kay) and “Shumë Naltë” (with Capital T & 2po2), became summer anthems, and she won “Best R&B” at Top Fest 6 for “Dua që ta di.” That year, she was named “Female Superstar 2009” by Teksteshqip.com. Her music videos for “Shumë Larg” and “Amazing Girl” (the latter winning four Videofest Awards in 2010, including Best Videospot) boosted her fame.

In 2010, Dafina traveled to Australia to shoot the English-language video “Rock This Club,” collaborating with high-profile producers. Her 2011 album, Just Me, featured “D&G” with Getoar Selimi and hits like “Veç Ti” (translated as “Your Love”) and “Bloodah.” She performed live on RTK’s Oxygen in 2010, showcasing her vocal prowess.

In 2016, her single “Liri” won Best Production at Netët e Klipit Shqiptar. After time in the U.S., she released her first EP, King, in 2017, featuring “Four Seasons” and “Told Ya.” Her 2020 album, Dafinë Moj, included collaborations like “Aman” (with Ledri Vula and Lumi B, peaking at No. 4 in Albania) and “Mos shko” (with Yll Limani, No. 4 in Albania).

In 2020, she also featured on Cricket‘s “Një herë në jetë” (No. 5 in Albania). Her 2021 single “Dashni” with Muma garnered over 14 million YouTube views in a month. Dafina continues to dominate with her versatile style, blending pop, R&B, soul, and trap.

Awards and Nominations

• Polifest Festival: Winner (2007, 2008, 2009) for “Rrallë e Përmallë” (2007)
• BOOM Awards: Audience Award (2008) for “Adios”; Nominated (2008)
• Kënga Magjike: First Magic Award (2008) for “Bateritë”
• Top Fest 6: Best R&B (2009) for “Dua që ta di”
• Videofest Awards: Won 4 awards (2010), including Best Videospot for “Amazing Girl”; Nominated in 8 categories (2010); Nominated in 4 categories (2012)
• Netët e Klipit Shqiptar: Best Production (2016) for “Liri”
• Teksteshqip.com: Female Superstar 2009 (2009)
• Swedish Government Music Export Prize: Nominated (2020)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @dafina.zeqiri
• Facebook Handle: Dafina Zeqiri
• Twitter Handle: @dafina_zeqiri
• YouTube Channel: Dafina Zeqiri
• TikTok Handle: @dafinazeqiri

Personal Life

Dafina Zeqiri, 36, is single and announced in January 2025 that she is expecting her first child. She resides primarily in Pristina, Kosovo, after moving there at 19, with periods spent in Manhattan.

Previously, she dated Kosovar rapper Ledri Vula from 2011 to 2015 and had brief relationships with Kosovar singers Fatos Bajqinovci and Genc Prelvukaj. Her strained relationship with her father, who left when she was young, remains unresolved.

Dafina is close to her mother, Melihate, who inspires her music. She enjoys basketball, football, and fashion, often showcasing her bold style. Her move to Kosovo was driven by a desire to connect with her Albanian roots, and she describes the country as a hub of young talent.

Discography

• “Harrimi i Dashurisë” (2006) – Single, Vocals
• “Rrallë e Përmallë” (2007) – Single, Vocals
• Knock Down (2008) – Album, Vocals
• “Adios” (2008) – Single, Vocals
• “Bateritë” (2008) – Single, Vocals
• “La Vida Loca” (2009, with Blero & F-Kay) – Single, Vocals
• “Shumë Naltë” (2009, with Capital T & 2po2) – Single, Vocals
• “Dua që ta di” (2009) – Single, Vocals
• “Shumë Larg” (2009) – Single, Vocals
• “Amazing Girl” (2009) – Single, Vocals
• “Rock This Club” (2010) – Single, Vocals
• “D&G” (2011, with Getoar Selimi) – Single, Vocals
• “Veç Ti (Your Love)” (2011) – Single, Vocals
• “Bloodah” (2011) – Single, Vocals
• “Tonight” (2011) – Single, Vocals
• Just Me (2011) – Album, Vocals
• “Mos u Nal” (2012, with Dj Blunt & Real 1) – Single, Vocals
• “Liri” (2016) – Single, Vocals
• King (2017) – EP, Vocals
• “Four Seasons” (2017) – Single, Vocals
• “Told Ya” (2017) – Single, Vocals
• “Një herë në jetë” (2020, with Cricket) – Single, Vocals
• “Aman” (2020, with Ledri Vula & Lumi B) – Single, Vocals
• “Million $” (2020) – Single, Vocals
• “Zili Zili” (2020) – Single, Vocals
• “Mos shko” (2020, with Yll Limani) – Single, Vocals
• “Dashni” (2021, with Muma) – Single, Vocals
• Dafinë Moj (2021) – Album, Vocals

Net Worth

Dafina Zeqiri‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million to $5 million USD, derived from her successful music career, including album sales, streaming revenue, live performances, and collaborations. Her signing with Sony Music’s German subsidiary in 2020 and high-profile projects like Dafinë Moj have significantly contributed to her wealth.