Era Istrefi Biography: Siblings, Songs, Tours, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Partner, Wikipedia, Nationality, Instagram, Sister

Era Istrefi is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. She gained international fame with her breakthrough single “BonBon,” which achieved commercial success globally and earned several certifications.

Following this success, she signed contracts with prominent record labels Sony Music and Ultra Music. In 2018, Istrefi performed the official song for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, joining Nicky Jam and Will Smith at the closing ceremony of the grand final in Moscow.

Profile

• Full Name: Era Istrefi
• Stage Name: Era Istrefi
• Born: 4 July 1994
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Pristina, FR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Albanian, Kosovar
• Occupation: Albanian singer-songwriter
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Nezir Istrefi, Suzana Tahirsylaj
• Siblings: Nora Istrefi, Nita Istrefi and Bledi Istrefi
• Partner: Amir Rrahmani (2021–2023)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2.7 million

Early Life And Education

Era Istrefi was born on July 4, 1994, in Pristina, FR Yugoslavia, to Nezir Istrefi, a journalist, and Suzana Tahirsylaj, a musician active during the 1980s and 1990s. Her father, Nezir Istrefi, passed away in 2004, and her mother took a break from her musical career following his death.

Era has an older sister, Nora Istrefi, who is also a singer, as well as two other siblings, Nita and Bledi Istrefi. Details about her formal education are unknown. She is of Albanian ethnicity, specifically from Kosovo, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Era Istrefi began her career in the early 2010s, describing her music as a multi-genre blend of dancehall, hip hop, pop, electronic, reggae, techno, and alternative. Her style and appearance have often been compared to Rihanna and Sia.

In 2013, she debuted in the Albanian-speaking world with the single “Mani Për Money,” followed by “A Po Don?” which also gained recognition. Her third single, “E Dehun,” shot in a Serbian desecrated Orthodox church, earned her three Videofest Awards, including “Best New Artist.”

In December 2014, she released the pop ballad “13,” which became a viral sensation, accumulating nearly 200,000 views on YouTube within 24 hours and was later featured in V Magazine. In 2016, she received Albanian citizenship.

Istrefi’s international breakthrough came with the single “BonBon,” released in December 2015, which went viral and earned her the label “Rihanna and Sia of Kosovo.” She signed with Sony Music and Ultra Music in February 2016 and began working on her debut album.

In 2017, she released “Redrum” and “No I Love Yous” featuring French Montana. She began 2018 with the single “Origami” featuring South African DJ Maphorisa and later collaborated with Will Smith and Nicky Jam for the official 2018 FIFA World Cup song, “Live It Up.” She performed the song at the World Cup closing ceremony and released additional singles, including “Prisoner” and “Oh God,” the latter featuring Konshens.

In 2019, Istrefi collaborated with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike on “Selfish,” which topped the Billboard Dance Club Airplay chart, and worked with her sister Nora Istrefi on “Nuk E Di.” She also released “Sayonara детка” with Russian rapper Элджей and featured on “Let’s Get Married” by Yellow Claw featuring Offset.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @eraistrefi
• Facebook handle: Era Istrefi

Personal Life

Era Istrefi is currently single. She was previously in a relationship with Kosovar footballer Amir Rrahmani. The couple confirmed their relationship in 2021 and frequently appeared together on social media. However, their relationship ended in 2022. As of now, Era Istrefi is not publicly known to be in a relationship or married.

Discography

Albums:

Singles:

• “Mani për money” (2013)
• “A po don?” (2014)
• “E dehun” (featuring Mixey) (2014)
• “13” (2014)
• “Njo si ti” (2015)
• “Shumë pis” (featuring Ledri Vula) (2015)
• “BonBon” (2016)
• “Redrum” (featuring Felix Snow) (2017)
• “No I Love Yous” (featuring French Montana) (2017)
• “Origami” (featuring Maphorisa) (2018)
• “Prisoner” (2018)
• “Oh God” (featuring Konshens) (2018)
• “Selfish” (with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike) (2019)
• “Nuk e di” (featuring Nora Istrefi) (2019)
• “Sayonara детка” (with Eldzhey) (2019)
• “Tkrkt” (2022)
• “Idiot” (2022)

Net Worth

Era Istrefi’s net worth is estimated to be around $2.7 million as of 2024, reflecting her successful career as a singer and songwriter.

In 2023, her earnings were approximately $122.4K, with projections for 2024 suggesting revenues of about $118.1K. Her financial success is attributed to her hit singles, international collaborations, and significant social media presence.