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Dua Lipa Biography, Career, Nationality, Net Worth

Dua Lipa is an English singer and songwriter of Albanian origin.  She has won 3 Grammy Awards and other awards in the music industry. She is in the list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2024 according to Time Magazine.

In this article, OldNaijaHistory will take you through Dua Lipa biography, career, achievements, networth and many more.

Early Life and Background

Dua Lipa was born in London, England on the 22nd of August, 1995. She was born to Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa of Kosovo descents.

She attended Fitzjohn’s Primary School in West Hampstead, London, and also attended music lessons on weekends as she developed her singing career from childhood. She proceeded to Mileniumi i Trete school for her secondary education in her home country in Kosovo.

Lipa went back to London after her secondary education to pursue a career at Sylvia Young Theatre School where she studied part-time alongside her modelling and music career.

Career and Achievements

Dua Lipa began her musical career at a pretty young age, as a result of her father who was a musician’s influence. She started posting covers of songs on YouTube at the age of 14. In 2015, she signed with Warner Bros. Records and released her first single, “New Love”.

Breakthrough and Debut Album

Her self-titled debut album, released in 2017, included hits like “Be the One,” “IDGAF,” and “New Rules,” which topped the UK charts. This album earned her the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.

Her second album, Future Nostalgia (2020), solidified her place in the music industry. The album featured chart-topping singles like “Don’t Start Now,” “Levitating,” and “Physical.” It won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and the Brit Award for British Album of the Year.

Latest Album Release

In 2024, Dua Lipa released her third studio album, Radical Optimism, which debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart. She also made her acting debut in the film “Barbie” and had a supporting role in the spy film “Argylle”.

Awards and Recognition

Dua Lipa has received numerous awards and recognition in her career, including:

  • Three Grammy Awards
  • Seven Brit Awards
  • Two MTV Europe Music Awards
  • An American Music Award
  • Two Billboard Music Awards
  • Two Guinness World Records

Net Worth

Dua Lipa’s net worth is valued at an estimated £90 million, and also rated as one of the wealthiest singers in the UK.

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