Greek singer Good Job Nicky paid an emotional musical tribute to late performer Giorgos Mazonakis during a concert at the Lycabettus Theatre in Athens on Tuesday night, September 29.
Opening the show for French artist Slimane, Good Job Nicky performed Pote Pote, a song released in 2015 with music and lyrics written by his father, Yiannis Parios, for Mazonakis.
Videos published across social media showed Good Job Nicky taking the stage wearing a beanie and a sweater as he delivered his own interpretation of the track.
The performance offered audience members a fresh rendition of the 2015 track originally recorded by Mazonakis, honoring the legacy of the prominent Greek artist following his unexpected death.
Remembering Giorgos Mazonakis
Giorgos Mazonakis passed away on September 9 at the age of 54. Since his death, numerous colleagues across the Greek music industry have honored his memory by incorporating both classic and recent songs from his discography into their live performances.
Mazonakis was a widely recognized figure in contemporary Greek music, known for a career spanning laiko and pop genres. His sudden passing prompted widespread tributes from fellow musicians, fans, and public figures.
The venue for Tuesday's tribute, the Lycabettus Theatre, sits atop Mount Lycabettus overlooking central Athens, serving as an outdoor concert arena for major national and international performers, including French singer Slimane during his current tour.
Earlier Stage Address
The performance at Lycabettus follows an earlier public tribute by Good Job Nicky on September 13, when the singer addressed his audience from the stage while visibly moved.
Addressing the crowd amid warm applause, Good Job Nicky stated that Mazonakis meant a great deal to him personally. He explained that Mazonakis demonstrated with complete honesty what it means to be a free person, noting that his genuine passion for his work kept him vibrant, young, and free.
The singer expressed his hope that people had shown Mazonakis how much he was loved, adding that Mazonakis cared deeply about everyone in return. He described Mazonakis as a sensitive individual who showed affection at every opportunity, often calling friends and colleagues out of nowhere to express concern and care.
Closing his September 13 address to further applause from the crowd, Good Job Nicky encouraged everyone in attendance to show love openly to the people they care about in their lives.
Industry Tributes
Other prominent figures in Greek entertainment have also shared reactions following the death of Mazonakis.
Singer Elena Paparizou stated on September 29 that she did not yet feel ready to speak publicly about the loss of Mazonakis, reflecting the ongoing grief felt across the artistic community.
Meanwhile, media personality Lakis Gavalas recalled his personal friendship with the singer on September 29, revealing that Mazonakis regularly visited him during his time in prison. Gavalas added that he wept for four to five days following news of Mazonakis's passing.
