Albanian businessman Elton Ilirjani, who has been living in the United States for years, has managed to meet with Albanian music icon, Parashqevi Simaku.
In an exclusive interview with a Top Channel journalist, he revealed details from the moment of the meeting, what he talked about and what will happen with the famous Albanian singer.
How was the meeting? Where did you find Parashqevi Simaku and what condition was she in?
Our diva was a miracle, beautiful as always. Elvira is the lady from Albania who found her. It was a magical moment, I am excited, I had been looking for her for years. I knew her condition. She needed love, love that Elvira and I gave her. Then we wrote to a hotel, where she will spend the next 3 weeks, until we make the decision together with her and her family what we will do.
Was she receptive? After there were many insinuations that she did not want to meet with Albanians and did not want help from the Albanian community?
It's not true! Maybe they supported it. Parashqevia was on the streets of New York and I didn't know she was staying at the station. Yesterday she slept outside and Elvira confirms this to me. We managed to pick her up, take her to a hotel. I'm very excited.
What did Simak say when he saw you? Was she aware of the noise she's made about receiving social assistance?
She had nothing! How could she know since she has no access. The only thing I noticed was that she had loved in her eyes. She liked fashion. She kissed both of us, me and Elvira.
The one who revealed that he has a request to return to Albania?
I didn't talk for so long. We want to have a nice dinner together. She asked for a dinner, to talk about music, jazz. She was singing jazz music.
Are you still singing?
Yes, yes. She is my idol. Today was a great emotion for me to meet the only diva of Albania.