Keba Becomes a Grandfather: 'No One Is Happier Than Me'

Dragan Kojic Keba is becoming a grandfather. The news that his son Igor Kojic and his partner Nikolina Saponji are expecting broke on September 8, 2026, in an unusual way: Keba himself first heard about it from a reporter, during a phone interview, and only afterward did Igor briefly confirm it.

Keba didn’t hide his surprise at first. When a reporter asked him about Nikolina’s pregnancy, he answered with a question of his own: “Oh no, where did you hear that?” He tried to steer the conversation elsewhere, but quickly came back to the happy news. Once he realized the information was true, he said: “If what you just told me is true, no one is happier than me.”

Who Is Nikolina Saponji

Nikolina Saponji is 27, twelve years younger than Igor Kojic. She is originally from Rijeka, previously held a beauty pageant title, and now works as a professional makeup artist. Igor and Nikolina kept their relationship out of the public eye for a while, first appearing together in front of cameras at one of Keba’s concerts. This will be Igor Kojic’s third marriage: he was previously married to Sofija Dacic, a marriage that lasted only a few months. It is also Igor Kojic’s first child and the first grandchild in the Kojic family.

Keba spoke warmly to reporters about his future daughter-in-law.

“She’s a beautiful girl, I’ll say that honestly. Whether she becomes my daughter-in-law is for Igor to decide, but I really like her as a person, completely, both outside and inside. It’s up to Igor, I don’t want to interfere. I’ve never interfered in his choices. If what you’re telling me is true, this will be his third marriage. So what’s the problem. I have nothing to say about his past, I’ve always said I won’t talk about it. I don’t have a single bad word for his former wives. There’s no reason to. His choice, made from the heart, is my choice too. Think well of it. Don’t worry, and don’t be afraid.”

Keba said this speaking with reporters about Nikolina Saponji.

News of Nikolina Saponji’s pregnancy quickly spread across social media, where fans and friends of the Kojic family began sending congratulations. No further details, such as a due date, have emerged so far, since the couple hasn’t officially announced the pregnancy on their own profiles.

Nikolina Saponji’s pregnancy coincided with another major event on Keba’s calendar. The singer performs at Tasmajdan on September 12, at a concert with a large production he’s preparing, and one for which he says he expects a record turnout. “Music is my life, my therapy, and my way of talking to people,” Keba said, adding that he’s also considering setting up a video screen outside Tasmajdan, in case everyone interested can’t fit into the space right in front of the stage.

The sequence of events over these two days shows that the Kojic family learned of the news gradually. Keba first heard that Nikolina was pregnant during a phone conversation with reporters and reacted spontaneously, without any preparation. Only after his reaction made headlines did Igor Kojic himself speak up and briefly confirm that the couple is expecting. Neither Igor nor Nikolina has yet released an official statement with further details, such as a due date or the baby’s gender.