Singer Seka Aleksic she publicly pointed out a series of bans that have recently begun to affect her performances throughout Serbia. In a post on the social network X, she stated that the concerts in Vranje, Bogatic and Ljubovija were canceled because the organizers "did not receive work permits".
"Vranje was cancelled, the organizers did not get a work permit. Where did Bogatić also not get a permit, Ljubovija too... not to mention! And yes, I recorded a show with Boško Jakovljević on K1. It was not broadcast. We have no explanation why," the singer wrote, adding: "Let's not list any more!"
This announcement caused a lot of comments on social networks, especially because Seka Aleksić is one of the few public figures from the entertainment industry who has been openly criticizing the current government for years.
Her stance on social and political issues, including support for protests and freedom of expression, has repeatedly set her apart from most of her colleagues in the music scene, who are reluctant to speak publicly about Aleksandar Vučić's regime.
"I call on the people to break the blockades"
On the other hand, her colleague Jelena Karleuša caused strong reactions after she called for physical violence against the participants of the months-long civil and student protests across Serbia.
"You know why the blockades and chaos have been going on for 7 months? Because THEY DIDN'T GET THE P**** TRAITOR IMMEDIATELY. It had to be IMMEDIATELY. And that's why I call on the people to BREAK THE BLOCKADES! FULL GAS!!!!", Karleuša wrote in her post.
This is not the first time that Karleuša is explicitly aligned with the government. During the previous years, she often publicly defended Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Progressive Party, while at the same time criticizing the opposition, the media that are not under the control of the regime, as well as certain public figures who supported the protests. She repeatedly presented herself as "independent" but regularly supported the government's narratives, including attacks on citizen initiatives and free media.
We remind you that Karleuša said in 2020 that she "is not a politician, but she knows that Vučić is the only person who can save Serbia", while in 2022 she openly supported his re-election, emphasizing that she is "proud that the president has the guts to stand up to the West".
Now, in the midst of protests against violence, corruption and the collapse of institutions, Karleuša opts for messages that literally call for physical attacks.
