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Jakov Jozinović responds to boycott calls over Thompson song

Jakov Jozinović Thompson song controversy concert boycott Balkan music politics Belgrade Arena

Croatian singer Jakov Jozinović has issued a public statement following a regional controversy sparked by a two-year-old video of him performing a song by Marko Perković Thompson. The footage, recorded when Jozinović was 19, has led to calls for boycotts and petitions in Serbia demanding he be banned from performing in the country, specifically ahead of his scheduled concerts at the Belgrade Arena.

Jozinović addressed the backlash on Instagram, stating, “I am a musician, not a politician,” and emphasized that he never intended to offend anyone based on nationality, religion, or race. He acknowledged the historical sensitivity of certain songs in the Balkans but maintained that respecting his own heritage does not imply disrespect toward others.

The situation has drawn diverse reactions from regional celebrities. Serbian singer Milica Todorović defended him, noting that as a Croatian, it is legitimate for him to sing Croatian songs. Conversely, Jelena Karleuša suggested the controversy might involve “foreign services” and advocated for reciprocity regarding regional performers. Other figures, including Džejla Ramović, have also expressed support or reacted to the ongoing debate.

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Belgrade Arena · Džejla Ramović · Jakov Jozinović · Jelena Karleuša · Marko Perković Thompson · Milica Todorović

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Nakon burnih reakcija zbog snimka s Thompsonovom pjesmom, oglasio se Jakov Jozinović [zene.ba]
Jakov Jozinović zaradi starega posnetka pod plazom kritik, zdaj je pevec povedal svoje [n1info.si]
Џејла Рамовиќ го поддржа Јаков Јозиновиќ по бурата реакции за песната на Томпсон [www.ubavinaizdravje.mk]
Јаков Јозиновиќ се огласи по бурните реакции за песната на Томпсон: „Јас сум музичар, а не политичар“ [skopje1.mk]
Jakov Jozinović na udaru kritika zbog Thompsonove pjesme. Reagirala i bosanska pjevačica [www.dalmacijadanas.hr]
Jakov Jozinović oglasio se nakon burnih reakcija u Srbiji zbog snimke na kojoj pjeva Thompsona [novi.ba]
Jakov Jozinović oglasio se nakon poziva na bojkot njegovih koncerata u Srbiji: 'Da sve bude još neugodnije. . . ' [story.hr]
Srpsku pjevačicu pitali treba li zabraniti Jozinovića zbog Thompsona, ona iznenadila odgovorom: 'Čovjek je Hrvat' - Zagreb. info [www.zagreb.info]
Veljko Kuzmančević oštro o srpskim pevačima i skandalu Jakova Jozinovića [www.pulsonline.rs]
Jakov Jozinović uoči koncerata u Srbiji o snimkama na kojima pjeva Thompsona: 'O meni pišu laži' [www.telegram.hr]
Jakov Jozinović kao glavna tema: U Srbiji pokrenuta peticija za zabranu njegovih nastupa [radiosarajevo.ba]
Zapel Thompsona, deležen burnega odziva: Sem glasbenik, ne politik | 24ur. com [www.24ur.com]
"OSTAJEM ISTI ONAJ DEČKO. . . ": Oglasio se Jakov Jozinović nakon bure zbog Tompsonove pesme! [www.espreso.co.rs]
Jakova Jozinovića napali zbog Thompsona, prijete bojkotom koncerata u Beogradu. Sad se oglasio [www.jutarnji.hr]
Milica Todorović brani Jakova Jozinovića: "Čovjek je Hrvat, ne razumijem. . . " [www.index.hr]
Karleuša se obrušila na Jakova Jozinovića zbog Thompsona: Spomenula strane službe i zabranu nastupa [www.tportal.hr]