
Shemsi Krasniqi, known to the public as Shemi of the group "Ilirët", has passed away at the age of 64.
According to information made public, Shemsi Krasniqi was found lifeless in his apartment in the Dragodan neighborhood of Pristina around midnight. It is suspected that the cause of death was a heart attack, however, the family has chosen to experience this loss in privacy.
Krasniqi will forever remain a special name in the collective memory of Albanians, as the voice of the famous song “Xhamadani vija vija.” A song that transcended the boundaries of time and genre, becoming a symbol of pride, unity and national identity.
Shemsi Krasniqi was the vocalist of the group "Ilirët", a group formed in the 1980s and known for its contribution to Albanian music, especially for the interpretation and promotion of songs with national themes.