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Dua Lipa's desperation to be called a different name and her sad regret


Pop star Dua Lipa's unusual name was her grandmother's suggestion - but she wasn't always keen on it

She grew up with brother Gjin, now 19, and sister Rina, 24, and her early love of singing was unsurprising as their dad – known as 'Dugi' – was once a long-haired rocker in a Kosovan band called Oda. Since first emerging on to the music scene a decade ago, Dua Lipa’s sultry vocals and fearless stage presence have sealed her status as a true pop powerhouse As her sell-out Radical Optimism Tour arrives in the UK, this special edition of OK! delves into her incredible journey, from music-loving schoolgirl to Grammy Award-winning artist With the help of music industry experts, we take a look at Dua’s career so far, revisit her greatest live shows and collaborations, and reveal the causes that matter most to her

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