Last footage of DNK group members before they died in fire in Macedonia

A grave tragedy has struck the Macedonian music scene, after a devastating fire at a discotheque in Kocani, North Macedonia, claimed the lives of several members of the popular hip-hop group DNK and their staff.

Among the victims were singer Andrej Gorgievski, drummer Gjorgi Georgiev, pianist Filip Stevanovski and the band's photographer Aleksandar Efremov, who accompanied them to almost all of their concerts.

Also later confirmed was the loss of Sara Projkovska, who was a supporter of the band and worked as a professor. Another victim was guitarist Aleksandar Kolarov.
The Mayor of Strumica, Kostadin Kostadinov, expressed his sorrow for the loss of his fellow citizen, Gjorgi Georgiev: "Oh beautiful child, we searched for you in all the hospitals, hoping to find you... But then we received the tragic news that I would never want to hear. Strumica has lost a talented musician, a dear friend and a man with a big heart. His music and memory will live forever in our hearts."

Andrej Gorgievski, one of the founders of DNK, succumbed to his injuries in the fire. According to eyewitness accounts, he was last seen returning to the discotheque to rescue the young people inside, a heroic act that unfortunately cost him his life.

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Last shots from the scene
Just moments before the tragedy, Filip Stevanovski and Gjorgi Georgiev posted moments from their performance on social media. They appeared happy, having fun and exercising, and later filmed the club filled with young people enjoying DNK's music – unaware that it would be their last performance.

DNK – The story of a group that left its mark
The group DNK, founded in the early 2000s by Vladimir Blazev – Pancho and Andrej Gorgievski, is one of the most important names in hip-hop and R'n'B in Macedonia. Their music, which combines emotional lyrics with modern urban sounds, has touched entire generations and addressed diverse topics such as love, everyday life and the challenges of youth.

With unforgettable songs like "Fala", "Ako utre me nema", "Srce", "Amajlija" and "Romani", DNK has created an important legacy in Macedonian music.

This tragedy has left a huge void in the music scene and in the hearts of fans. Their memory will live on through the music they created and the passion they shared with the public. /Telegraph/

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