Nikolija

Nikolija
Born Nikolija Jovanović
19 October 1989
Zagreb, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
Residence
Other names Nicole, Nicky
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • photo model
Years active 2011–present
Parent(s)

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
  • vocals
Labels
Associated acts
Website nikolija.com

Nikolija Jovanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Николија Јовановић, born on 19 October 1989), known usually just Nikolija, is Serbian RNB and Pop-rep singer, dancer and photo model. She started her music career in 2011 and she brought that kind of music to Balkans.[1] Her biggest hits are Kako posle mene, Alkohola litar and Nikolija. Nikolija took a part of the reality televisions, Survivor Srbija VIP: Philippines in 2010. and Ples sa Zvezdama (Season 1) in 2014.[2]

Life and career

Early life

She was born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, but she was raised in Belgrade. Her mother is a famous folk singer Vesna Zmijanac, and her father is Vlada Jovanovic, former chief marketing PGP RTS. With only 6 years old, she starred in her mothers music video for the song Kad bih znala kako si. Because of the study she moved to Athens. In Greece, where she got a degree in International Business at the American Deree College.

2011 – present: Career beginnings and major success

She started her career as a dancer and singer in Greek nightclubs during her studies. In year of 2011. she released her first song Crazy 2 night with DJ Kas as Nicole. And after the studies in 2013. she has moved to Serbia and continued career there. Nikolija recorded her second song Ćao zdarvo with Teror Teča and third Nikolija. Nikolija was a part of City Records compilations, City woman and, The best of 2013/4, Ćao zdravo was a part of, Letnji hitovi 2013. Same year she had duet called Milion dolara (Million dollars) with Ana Nikolić. Single had more than 85 000 reviews on YouTube first day.[3] In 2014. she released Alkohola litar (Liter of alcohol) with Elitni odredi and DJ Mladja[4] and in October same year Kako posle mene (How after me). Song is in turbo-folk style and it has rhythm of Bulgarian Čoček.[5] She wore a dress made by George Styler on runway during the Belgrade fashion week.[6] In the late 2014 she released duet song with Montenegrian singer Dado Polumenta, Premija (premium).[7]

Personal life

Nikolija used to live in Bukulja with her mother, but now she lives in Belgrade. Next to Serbian language she speaks english, french and greek. Media talked about her relationship with: Milan Stanković, Nikola Rađen and Thanasis Antetokounmpo.[8]

She has been in a relationship with a singer of Elitni Odredi, Relja Popović Drima since they were shooting music video for Alkohola litar.[9] After they were on a vacation in Dominican Republic, they realized that Nikolija got pregnant.[10] She lost their baby in the third month of pregnancy.[11]

Nightlife incidents

Nikolija is very common seen in nightclubs as a guest. After his concert in Kombank Arena, Belgrade, Nikolija was caught at a private party with 50 cent. She was the only Serbian celebrity on that party. In 2014. She has been seen in nightclub with actress and painter Eva Ras, who was 73 at that time. Eva said , The two of us know why we like each other’’.[12]

Discography

Albums

TBA

Singles

References