Katarina Ostojić Says Romana Panić Objected to Her Cover of “Samoodbrana”

Katarina Ostojić has described how a dispute with fellow singer Romana Panić unfolded after Ostojić performed Panić’s song “Samoodbrana.” Speaking during an Instagram question-and-answer session connected with the TV show Amidži šou, Ostojić said she had obtained the rights to make her own version of the track before singing it live on the programme. Asked whether Panić had sent her a message telling her not to perform the song, Ostojić confirmed that she had. According to Ostojić, she announced on the show that she had bought the rights to adapt the song. She then received a message from Panić expressing shock and describing “Samoodbrana” as her personal signature, Ostojić said. Ostojić added that she did not reply to the message and chose not to get drawn into the exchange. Her account was given in response to viewers’ questions; the article does not include a comment from Panić. The singer also answered questions about her plans for Eurovision. She said she has a song ready and that it is not a love song, but noted that the selection process remained uncertain because, according to her, no application call had yet been announced. She also said her daughter had attended Donald Trump’s inauguration and works on digital political campaigns, while adding that her daughter is not especially pleased when Ostojić discusses that publicly.