Three decades ago, in 1988, when war broke out in Kosovo, Dua Lipa’s parents found themselves trapped there. By 1992, they sought refuge in the UK, where they eventually settled. A few years later, in 1995, Dua Lipa was born. From a young age, she not only gained stardom through music but also built an astonishing fortune.

This Friday marked the pop star’s 30th birthday. Currently, she is touring Europe, Asia, and America with her global concert series, Radical Optimism Tour.

From an unknown teenager to an international sensation, Dua Lipa has won millions of hearts by sharing her life and art with honesty and passion.

At 15, she began training in music and drama at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Alongside working as a waitress and model, she uploaded covers and original tracks to YouTube and SoundCloud until 2013, when she signed with an agent. Soon after, Warner Bros officially launched her music career.

Her debut singles, New Love and Be the One (2015), and her self-titled debut album in 2017, which blended pop, dance, and R&B, brought her global recognition. Tracks like New Rules and IDGAF earned her awards, including the Grammy for Best New Artist.

In 2020, her second album Future Nostalgia, featuring hits like Don’t Start Now and Levitating, won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album and the BRIT Award for Album of the Year.

But success for Dua Lipa has not just been about fame—she has earned an extraordinary fortune as well. According to The Sunday Times Rich List: 40 Under 40, she now ranks 34th, with a net worth of Tk 12,420 crore (Bangladeshi currency).

Her story is proof that consistency, passion, and resilience can turn obstacles into milestones, making her one of the most influential figures in contempor ary pop music.