eugent bushpepa festivali i kenges 56 poll

It’s only a matter of hours (hopefully) until we learn the first song of Eurovision 2018. The final of Albania’s Festivali i Këngës 56 starts in little under an hour. And after two marathon semi-finals, we’re ready for another long night.

Earlier this morning, we asked you who your favourite was for the final. Y’all cast 2,363 votes and in the end, Eugent Bushpepa took first place.

His self-penned song “Mall” (or “Yearning”, in English) received 1,069 votes, or 38% of the total.

1st: Eugent Bushpepa — Mall

“Mall” is Eugent’s second entry in to Festivali i Këngës. Back in 2008, he finished in 12th place as part of a duet with Rovena Dilo. He’s been a constant favourite of our readers, winning our very first poll back when the songs were initially released.

Clearly there’s a lot of support for Eugent – but remember, his fate isn’t in the public’s hands tonight. The jury will 100% decide the result of the contest. Y’all better hope they’re feeling the love for Eugent too!

2nd: Inis Neziri — Piedestal

Second place in our poll went to Inis Neziri, with “Piedestal”. Inis took 707 votes, just under around a quarter of the total cast.

This may be Inis’ FiK debut, but she has pedigree in other competitions. She won the fifth edition of talent show Gjeniu i Vogël in 2013. Will she be able to triumph tonight and go on to Lisbon?

Third place in our poll went to Orgesa Zaimi. Orgesa was a big favourite of the Wiwi Jury and with 376 votes, it’s clear some of you are still wanting her to win as well.

Results: Who should win Festivali i Këngës 56?

  1. Eugent Bushpepa, “Mall”: 1,069 votes (38%)
  2. Inis Neziri, “Piedestal”: 707 votes (25%)
  3. Orgesa Zaimi, “Ngrije zërin”: 376 votes (13%)
  4. Artemisa Mithi, “E dua botën”: 134 votes (5%)
  5. Mariza Ikonomi, “Unë”: 112 votes (4%)
  6. Manjola Nallbani, “I njëtji qiell”: 96 votes (3%)
  7. Tiri Gjoci, “Orë e ndalur”: 86 votes (3%)
  8. NA & Festina Mezini, “Tjetër jetë”: 63 votes (2%)
  9. Rezarta Smaja & Luiz Ejili, “Ra një yll”: 53 votes (2%)
  10. Denisa Gjezo, “Zemër ku je”: 37 votes (1%)
  11. Bojken Lako, “Sytë e shpirtit”: 29 votes (1%)
  12. Elton Deda, “Fjalët”: 17 votes (1%)
  13. Redon Makashi, “Ekziston”: 16 votes (1%)
  14. Voltan Prodani, “E pamundur”: 15 votes (1%)

Total Votes: 2,810

We also got a sneak peek of tonight’s running order. As shown in the image above, Redon Makashi opens the show with “Ekziston”, whilst veteran act Elton Deda performs last.

Perhaps importantly though, Eugent Bushpepa performs in the penultimate 13th spot – will that help him stick in the mind of the jury?

You can catch all of the Festivali i Këngës 56 final tonight on RTSH1, from 20.45 CET. Make sure to check back on wiwibloggs for all the results after the show!

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Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

So did “Mall” just win?

EscAU
EscAU
6 years ago

It’s 10 am in Australia and there’s some other lady singing how has fik not finished lol other NFs are always done by like 6am

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

And now Vivaldi. ?

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

Ah, I’m watching someone singing a song set to Mozart’s Piano Concerto 23. That piece still gives me nightmares!! That haunting melody.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

I finished work early, so I’m watching now. Surprised it isn’t finished yet.

Janro
Janro
6 years ago

Mall really deserves to win! I really hope the Albanian jury will listen to the public and not send another screaming woman!

AngieP
AngieP
6 years ago

These two are also my favourites!
If Albania wants to continue the tradition a send a female vocalist, choose Inis. If they want a change, sth different choose Eugent.
I have to say his performance in the semi was amazing! He should go to lisbon for me!

Gobio
Gobio
6 years ago

Go Mall!
Glad to see all that support for this song whom I really did not expect to see.
I would not go crazy mad if Piedestal won but it will surely be a miss. Btw ” Zemër ku je” has really grown on me and Denisa has a really good voice too.

West
West
6 years ago

Mall is good and it would be great if it won, but my personal winner is still Voltan Prodani with E pamundur. 🙂

AzeriChico
AzeriChico
6 years ago

I like Mall, but my favourite is Piedestal. I am just afraid that they will kill all the chances they have with the revamp (as they usually do).

From portugal
From portugal
6 years ago

Inis is my favorite. I have a feeling that if Eugent goes to ESC it would be in a worse place. Good luckeveryone

sam
sam
6 years ago

rooting for inis or artemisa! inis SLAYED live last night

Milkyy
Milkyy
6 years ago

I really want “Mall” or “Ngrije zërin” to represent Albania. “Piedestal” is a good song, but not enough to pass the final. We’ve heard two female shouty Albanian ballads in a row, do we really need third?

esc freak
esc freak
6 years ago

Same top 5 but in different order. If Albania wants to do well in May they should pick Orgesa or Eugent, even though I do also like the other 3.

Mari(o)Vision
Mari(o)Vision
6 years ago

I will listen the songs for the first time in the LIVE Final! 🙂
~ So tonight the FIRST country
will pick its entry for EuroVision2018!

ALBANIA
~ Debut in 2004 (13 years ago)
~ Best place : 5th