Kejsi Tola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kejsi Tola
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Tola in 2009
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| Born | 3 May 1992 Vlorë, Albania
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| Education | Liceu Artistik Jordan Misja Akademia e Arteve |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | The Blessed Madonna |
Kejsi Tola (born May 3, 1992) is a talented Albanian singer and songwriter. She became well-known after winning the 47th Festivali i Këngës. This win allowed her to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.
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Kejsi Tola's Music Journey
Early Life and Talent Shows
Kejsi Tola started performing when she was just six years old. She studied at the Jordan Misja Artistic Lyceum, a special art school. At age 11, she won a competition called Young Voices of Albania. She also won Young Voices of Shkodra twice.
Kejsi was a finalist in a show called Gjeniu i vogël. She also won the fourth season of Ethet. This show was the Albanian version of the popular Pop Idol series.
Eurovision Song Contest
In 2008, Kejsi Tola was chosen to compete in the 47th Festivali i Këngës. This is a big music festival in Albania. She performed the song "Më merr në ëndërr". On December 21, Kejsi won the competition with 126 points.
This victory meant she would represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. The contest took place in Moscow, Russia. Kejsi performed her song during the second semi-final. She successfully made it to the grand final. In the final, she finished in 17th place with 48 points.
Later Music and Studies
After Eurovision, Kejsi continued her music career. In late 2009, she competed again in Festivali i Këngës. Her song was "Ndonjëherë". She finished 15th in the final. After this, Kejsi decided to take a break from music competitions. She wanted to focus on studying classical singing. She attended the University of Arts in Tirana.
In 2010, Kejsi returned to Festivali i Këngës 49 with the song "Pranë". This was her third time in the competition. She performed in the second semi-final but did not reach the final.
Kejsi participated in Festivali i Këngës 51 in 2012. Her song was "S'jemi më atje". She made it to the final and finished in 4th place with 42 points.
In 2014, Kejsi joined Kënga Magjike with her song "Iceberg". She placed 5th and also received an award for the song's production. She returned to Kënga Magjike in 2018 with "Më ke mua". This song was nominated for Best Song of the Year at the 2019 Kult Awards.
In 2023, Kejsi was selected for Festivali i Këngës 62. She was going to perform "Vallëzoj me dritën". However, she later decided to withdraw from the competition.
Kejsi Tola's Songs
Singles
- "Një Minutë" (2008)
- "Carry Me in Your Dreams" (2008)
- "Qiellin do ta Prek me Ty" (2009)
- "UAT" (2009)
- "Ndonjëherë" (2009)
- "Pranë" (2010)
- "Më Jeto" (2011)
- "Atje" (2012)
- "Perëndeshë e Fantazisë" (2012)
- "S'jemi më atje" (2012)
- "Iceberg" (2014)
- "U rritëm" (2018)
- "Më ke mua" (2018)
Awards and Achievements
Kejsi Tola has won several awards throughout her career.
Kënga Magjike Awards
- 2009: "Qiellin Do Ta Prek Me Ty" - Won The First Magic award
- 2011: "Me Jeto" - Won Best Vocal award
- 2012: "Perendeshe e Fantazise" - Won AMC Fun Page Prize
- 2014: "Iceberg" - Won Best Production award
Kult Awards
- 2015: "Iceberg" - Nominated for Song of the Year
Young Voices Awards
- 2003: Young Voices of Albania - Won First Prize
- 2003: Young Voices of Shkodra - Won First Prize
- 2004: Young Voices of Shkodra - Won First Prize
See also
In Spanish: Kejsi Tola para niños
