This morning, Albania held the Grand Final of their long-running festival of music, Festivali i Këngës (FiK).
This year FiK had a winner for the 62nd edition of the show chosen by the jury and also a public winner who will represent the nation at Eurovision 2023.
Taking out the public vote was Besa Kokëdhima with her song 'Zemrën n'dorë', who will now represent Albania at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö.
The surprise winner of the festival itself was Mal Retkoceri with his song 'Çmendur'.
The places of the jury voted FiK were 1st to Mal Retkoceri, 2nd place to Tiri Gjoci and 3rd to Shpat Deda.
Other winners of FiK were:
Best Debut Act: PeterPan Quartet
Critics Award: Martina Serreqi
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