Keba and His Pension: Shockingly Low Amount for a Folk Legend!
Dragan Kojić Keba, one of the most famous folk singers in the region, has been receiving a pension for three years now. But did you know his monthly pension is just a little over 46 dinars? Yes, you read that right – 46 dinars! That’s the amount the legendary singer, who filled halls and earned for decades, now has to settle for.
How Did This Happen?
Keba qualified for an old-age pension several years ago but only applied to the Pension Fund later. Despite his long career, his pension is laughably low. Besides singing, Keba had other businesses – making organic cosmetics, YouTube videos – but many say these were just phases that didn’t bring serious income.
Public and Colleagues’ Reactions
This news sparked mixed reactions. Some are shocked that someone who gave so much to music can receive so little. His colleague, Rade Jorović, also shared that his pension is about 30 dinars, even less. Still, Keba says he has some royalties from performance rights and occasionally holds concerts, which help him get by.
Living on a Meager Pension
Keba openly talks about making ends meet. He says he always remembers when he was nobody and is slowly moving forward. “Now how long I’ll live, I don’t know. Thank God, let it be,” he said in an interview. His daughter Nataša now helps him, and together they plan new businesses.
What Does This Say About the System?
If a folk legend with such a contribution to music receives a pension of 46 dinars, what does that mean for ordinary people? Is this a message that artists aren’t valued properly? Is the Pension Fund system fair, or is it time for change?
Conclusion
Dragan Keba, a man who was a pillar of folk music for decades, now faces a reality no one expected. His pension symbolizes a problem troubling many in Serbia – how to survive on meager income in old age.
What do you think? Is this shameful or just reality? Drop a comment, share your story, or just have a laugh – sometimes laughter is the best medicine for news like this!
