Story By: Sofija Dizdarevik, Sub-Editor: Alex Cope, Agency: Newsflash
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This is the moment a profession singer entertains his neighbours from his balcony during COVID-19 lockdown.
Jovica Smiljkovic, from the city of Nis in the south-eastern Serbian district of Nisava, put on the show of his neighbours as they self-isolate in their homes.
He told local media: “My idea was to wake everyone up to how serious the situation is.
“I sing to people from all over the world and tell them to stay home and isolate for a little while longer.
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“As I can be heard from all over, I decided to greet my neighbours with a couple of songs from my balcony and encourage them to stay at home, which they happily accepted and appreciated.”
Netizen ‘Zarko Z Simic’ commented: “I want to buy house near you.”
‘Ana Markovic Zuza’ said: “I think everyone in Serbia will agree, we want concert every day!”
‘Mihajlovic Sanja’ wrote: “Half of Serbia wants to live in your house.”
‘Maja Dragoljubovic’ remarked: “You are a star, congratulations.”
‘Alexandra Kitic’ gushed:”You are a king. We are so proud of you!”
As of 3rd April, Serbia has reported 1,171 cases of COVID-19 and 31 related deaths, according to the latest data from the Johns Hopkins University.
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