Diona Fona (born 9 February 1999) is a British-born Kosovar singer, known for her energetic style, rhythmic productions and contemporary pop sound. She rose to popular acclaim in 2017 with her debut hit Havera.[1]
Early life and education
Born and raised in London to Albanian parents from Kosovo, Diona developed an early interest in the performing arts, attending drama, singing and dance classes. In addition to music, she has expressed a passion for the game of football, which she plays recreationally.[2]
Career
Fona first came to the public’s attention in 2015 by posting cover performances of popular songs online, receiving positive feedback. She made her official music debut in 2017 with the single Havera, produced by Redbox Entertainment, which achieved significant success and helped establish her as an emerging artist. Following this breakthrough, she released additional singles including “Shootah”, “Shy” and “Ikim”.[3]
Her music has frequently appeared on the Albanian music chart The Top List. Among her best-known hits are “Ti Je” (a collaboration with EAZ, which topped the chart for several consecutive weeks), “Bella Vita”, “Baje”, “Falma”, “S’ka mo lot”, “Sa gjynah” and “Tattoo”.[4] Many of her releases have been noted for their rhythmic style, romantic themes and contemporary pop sound, while songs like “Dimër”, in collaboration with Art, showcase a softer and more melodic tone.[5]
Personal life
On August 29, 2021, she was featured as one of the faces of Fenty Beauty, the cosmetics line founded by the Barbadian superstar Rihanna, appearing as part of the brand’s official imagery on its website and social media platforms.[6]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2017 | “Havera” |
| “Shootah” | |
| “Shy” | |
| 2018 | “Ikim” |
| “Veç fjalë” | |
| “Feeling” | |
| 2019 | “E ke dit” |
| “Bella Vita” | |
| “Katalea” | |
| “Ti je” (feat. EAZ) | |
| 2020 | “Baje” |
| “Xhani” | |
| 2021 | “Sheqer” |
| “Fire” (feat. ZieZie) | |
| “Pistole” (feat. Marin) | |
| “A jena” | |
| 2022 | “Dikur” (feat. Cricket) |
| “Mama” | |
| “Zari” | |
| “Amante” (feat. Romeo) | |
| 2023 | “Dimër” (feat. Art) |
| “Po Pi” (feat. Majk) | |
| “Bounce” (feat. Lumi B) | |
| “Falma” | |
| 2024 | “S’ka mo lot” |
| “Sa gjynah” | |
| “Tattoo” | |
| 2025 | “My way” (feat. Marin) |
| “Paso” (feat. MC Kresha) | |
| “Lotta Dem” (feat. Adion) | |
| “Merri tonat” |
References
- ^ “Diona Fona”. Top Awards. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
- ^ “Këngëtarja e njohur: Më zhgënjeu i dashuri dhe bëra…”. Klan TV. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ ““Ikim” says Diona Fona, the singer brings her latest song!”. Telegrafi. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ “Diona Fona heads the list of Top Awards with the song “Ti je”“. Telegrafi. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ “Diona Fona publikon një demo nga kënga e re “Dimër” me reperin Arti…” Bota Sot. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ “Diona Fona vulos një super sukses, bëhet imazhi më i ri i markës prestigjioze!”. Kosovarja. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
