Albania: Eugent Bushpepa wins Fest ’56

Eugent Bushpepa has just won the 56th edition of Festivali i Këngës and will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. The decision has been in the hands of a professional jury panel.

After three nights, the professional jury has finally selected the participant that will fly the Albanian flag in Lisbon. Eugent has competed at Festivali i Këngës with the song “Mall”, which might be revamped for Eurovision:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuZoTKTbwUA

The following acts competed at today’s final:

1. Redon Makashi – “Ekzistoj” (I exist)
2. NA & Festina Mezini – “Tjetër jetë” (Another life)
3. Voltan Prodani – “Pse të desha” (Why would I love you?)
4. Denisa Gjezo – “Zemër ku je” (Dear heart, where you are)
5. Tiri – “Orë e ndaluar” (Stopped clock)
6. Orgesa Zaimi – “Ngrije zërin” (Speak up)
7. Rezarta Samja & Luis Ejlli – “Ra një yll” (A star fell)
8. Artemisa Mithi – “E dua botën” (I love the world)
9. Manjola Nallbani – “I njejti qiell” (The same sky)
10. Inis Neziri – “Piedestal” – (Pedestal)
11. Bojken Lako – “Sytë e shpirtit” (The eyes of the soul)
12. Mariza Ikonomi – “Unë” (Me)
13. Eugent Bushpepa – “Mall” (Yearning)
14. Elton Deda – “Fjalët” – (Words)

Adi Krasta has hosted all three shows of this year’s Festivali i Këngës, which have been broadcast live from Tirana’s Palace of Congresses.

What do you think about the Albanian choice? Let us know in comments!