Wake Up (Albanian TV program)

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Wake Up
GenreMorning show
Presented byBlendi Salaj (2022–present), Enxhi Nasufi (2022–present), Neada Muçaj (2022–present)
Country of originAlbania
Original languageAlbanian
Original release
NetworkTop Channel
Release2008 (2008) –
present

Wake Up, also known as Wake Up në Top Channel (Albanian: [ˈwɛɪk ʌp nə tɔp ˈtʃænəl]), is an Albanian morning television and radio program broadcast on weekdays on Top Channel and Top Albania Radio. The program includes news, interviews, cultural commentary, and entertainment segments.[1]

Format

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Episodes of Wake Up include: - Summaries of national and international news. - Interviews with public figures, experts, and cultural personalities.[2] - Discussions on arts, music, and lifestyle topics. - Interactive segments, including quiz games. - Music selections from Albanian and international artists.

The format combines informational content with lighter entertainment for a morning audience.

Presenters

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Current presenters:

  • Blendi Salaj (2022–present), journalist and media activist, previously worked at A2CNN.[3]
  • Enxhi Nasufi (2022–present), singer and television presenter, winner of the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars Albania (2023).[4][5]
  • Neada Muçaj (2022–present), presenter and journalist.[6]

Former presenters:

  • Eno Popi (2013–2023), original host of the program.[7]
  • Mira Kazhani (2013–2015), journalist and television personality.[8]
  • Isli Islami (2015–2017), journalist.[9]
  • Ori Nebiaj (2017–2019), presenter, journalist, and politician.[10]

Guests

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The program regularly features guests from various fields such as music, politics, art, and culture. Guests contribute to discussions on current events and cultural topics.

Broadcast

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Wake Up airs Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 10:00 AM from Top Channel’s studios in Tirana. It is also broadcast on Top Albania Radio and available on digital platforms.

Awards

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In 2015, Wake Up received the Best Morning Show award at the IMA Awards.

References

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  1. ^ "Revolucioni i Top Channel/Wake Up përveç gazetave të përditshme lexon edhe portalet". Politiko.al (in Albanian). 18 January 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Jessie J's interview for Top Channel". Telegrafi. Telegrafi.com. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Who will be alongside Blendi Salaj in the new season of Wake Up?". Politiko.al. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  4. ^ "Zbulohet moderatorja që do të prezantojë Wake Up". Lapsi.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  5. ^ "Enxhi Nasufi wins "Dancing with the Stars"". Anabel Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  6. ^ "Sezon i ri, protagonistë të rinj: Nga 5 Shtatori Neada Muçaj i bashkohet Wake Up". Top Albania Radio (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  7. ^ "Nuk ka më dyshime! Eno Popi braktis emisionin "Wake Up" pas 9 vitesh". CNA.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  8. ^ "Mira Kazhani largohet nga "Wake Up", ja çfarë thotë". Panorama (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  9. ^ "Isli Islami zëvendëson Mira Kazhanin në "Wake-Up"". Koha Jonë (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
  10. ^ "Nuk do jetë më te "Wake Up"? Ori Nebiaj zbulon projektin e ri televiziv". Panorama (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-06-02.