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Besa Kokëdhima, known mononymously as Besa, is an Albanian singer. In 2013, she claimed victory in the 15th edition of Kënga Magjike to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Zemrën n'dorë". At the age of 15, she emigrated to the United Kingdom to pursue higher education. In 2003, Besa released her debut song "Më Beso", which was written by producer Florian Mumajesi, and featured the then-newly formed Albanian group Produkt 28. The song was awarded "Mikorofoni I Artë" in 2003. Besa released her debut album which was titled "Besa", in 2006. The album was written in collaboration with well-known Albanian music industry personalities, including Dorian Gjoni, Flori Mumajesi, Genti Lako, Andy DJ, and Stine.
Besa has participated in several music contests including "Notafest" where she was awarded first prize for the R&B single "Lëshoje Hapin." In 2009, Besa participated in the Selectia Nationala in Romania for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the English-language song "Nothin' Gonna Change", and reached the semi-finals. In 2010, Besa competed in Top Fest, and won Best Female Singer with her single "Kalorësi i Natës." Since 2010, Besa has released several singles, including the single "Fishekzjarre", in 2012, the single "Burning" in 2013, and "Zemrën Dot Nuk ta Lexoj" in 2014. These singles were commercially successful and well-received.
Besa has published two albums titled Besa për Festat and Ti Je Festa Ime. The tracks were accompanied by music videos featuring Besa and the National Orchestra. The album also featured a Christmas Version of the song "Tatuazh ne Zemer." The album Ti Je Festa Ime received positive reviews, and one article called the album "one of the most well-received projects of the year". She also won Kënga Magjike in 2013. Besa has been a judge on the Albanian television show The Voice of Albania since 2017 and was voted as Albania's favorite judge later in the series by Top Channel polls. Besa made her debut in France with her French ballad "En Equilibre" in June 2022. The debut single got positive feedback. "En Equilibre" is the first of her upcoming debut album in the French Music Industry.
