Andrej Gjorgieski was one of the lead singers of the Macedonian hip-hop group DNK and the only one who emerged alive, but severely damaged, from the tragic event.

Unfortunately, today he has been confirmed among the dead from the fire at a nightclub in Kocani that broke out on Sunday at around 02:30, according to reports from the Media Information Agency of North Macedonia.

Joined by backing singer Sara Projkovska, drummer Gjorgji Gjorgiev, pianist Filip Stevanovski, guitarist Aleksandar Kolarov, and the band's photographer Aleksandar Efremov, the entire performing group failed to escape the grave tragedy, which left 60 dead. 

Friends and colleagues of the artists have taken to social media platforms to express their grief and pay their final respects to the band members.

The tragedy has left a huge void in North Macedonia's music industry and has caused a strong reaction in the country's media and society.

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