Miki Mecava has a daughter, Masa, at 64
The singer announced on October 21 that he and Katarina had a baby girl. They kept the pregnancy to themselves until the birth.
Singer Miki Mecava has become a father again at 64. The baby girl is named Masa, and the father himself announced the birth and her name on October 21.
Mecava announced the news with these words:
After many years of a loving relationship, as the crown of our love, a beautiful little girl has come into the life of Katarina, my current wife, and me: our little Masa.
Telegraf reports that this is the opening of his Instagram post, while Informer carries the same text as a statement the singer gave to the media. Neither source gives the date of birth or the maternity hospital.
Why did he hide the pregnancy until the birth?
The couple decided not to tell the public until the baby arrived. Close friends knew about the relationship, but not that a child was on the way. Mecava explained it like this:
Although those closest to us knew about our love, Katarina and I kept the news of the pregnancy to ourselves. We wanted to live this special happiness in private and to share the joy with everyone only when Masa came into the world.
The sources disagree on Katarina’s status. Telegraf calls her his wife, and the singer himself refers to her that way in the quote. Kurir, Republika and Informer write that the couple is not married.
What did his family and colleagues say?
Mecava already has three children, Ognjen, Aleksandra and Marija, as well as three grandchildren. Masa joins them as the youngest, and he said she will have someone to share her childhood with: “Masa will have someone to share childhood, love and the most beautiful family moments with.”
He said the reaction of his loved ones surprised him:
I expected everyone to be happy, but I never imagined the joy would be this big. I was especially touched by the reaction of those closest to me, whose sincere happiness truly left me speechless.
He also joked at his own expense. Mecava wrote: “For a man my age, and I have quite a few years, it’s not exactly usual to become a father again. But since the birth rate is falling, well, this is my best contribution to Serbia.”
Informer also relays a story about the family pet. According to Mecava, his dog Rasa refused to eat for two days after Masa was brought home, and now eats normally again. The singer concluded: “But let it be known: Masa has arrived, the love has grown, but Rasa is still number one in the house.”
How did Era Ojdanic find out?
Singer Era Ojdanic was among the first to hear the news, though he got it wrong. Kurir relays his account: he called Miki to congratulate him on a grandchild, and Miki told him it was a daughter. Ojdanic told the paper:
Oh my goodness, I am so happy for Miki!
Of Mecava’s partner, his colleague told Kurir: “She is a fine lady, cultured and very beautiful.”
