The famous Greek singer, Nikos Vertis, has arrived in Tirana, where tomorrow evening he will hold a concert at the "Air Albania" stadium.
But did you know that the Greek music star has a special relationship with Albanians? As he was received today by the mayor of the Municipality of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, the latter revealed a "secret", when he said that Vertis' real name is Nikos Arvanitidis, it is arvanitas from his grandfather.
"I am very happy that Nikos Vertis is finally in Tirana! Preparations for the concert tomorrow are going very well and we look forward to seeing you all there. I believe it will be an unforgettable evening. What you don't know is that the singer's stage name is Nikos Vertis, but his real name is Nikos Arvanitidis. For all Arvanites, but also for those who know the history of the Albanians of Greece and our relations, your surname is a reminder that there are more things that unite us than things that divide us. "Even with all the 'mice' of politics, art, music and the coexistence of our nations are the most important thing, " said Veliaj.
With a very successful career, around the world, Nikos Vertis is known especially for the hit "Thelo na me nioseis", which today has 195 million hits on YouTube, becoming the most listened Greek song, but also for his concerts in many countries of the world.