Young Zerka
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| Birth name | Donald Najtellari |
| Born | 1 May 1984 (aged 40) Korçë, Albania |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Donald Najtellari (Albanian: [dɔ'nald 'najtɛɫaɾi]; born 1 May 1984), known professionally as Young Zerka, is an Albanian singer and songwriter. Born in Korçë and raised in London, Najtellari grew up in a Jamaican household and began singing and writing music as a teenager. He later relocated to Albania and eventually rose to significant prominence in the Albanian-speaking Balkans. His musical career is marked by fusing elements of reggae and pop as well as his distinctive vocal and writing style.