The current evolution being experienced in Zambia leaves much to be desired after analysing the driving forces behind the resurgence of the musical industry we are witnessing today. Questions that ...

Music is serious business and the sooner Zambia's upcoming artistes accept this simple truism, the better for the local music industry, if it does exist, that is. The failure by the music being ...

There is a saying in the Bemba language, “Zambia ku chalo”, which means “Zambia to the world”. It has become something of a philosophy for Sampa Tembo, better known by her stage name, Sampa the Great.

Celebrities and VIP dignitaries mingled with fans and movie-goers last night as Proflight Zambia premiered the latest music video by its supergroup of brand ambassadors Fly5. Current premium viewers: ...

KITCHENER — As a boy who loved to sing, Chasaya Sichilima knew that being born in the southern African country of Zambia meant a musical career was impossible. “When I grew up, music wasn’t important; ...

Two things become clear when talking to Sampa the Great. One, her unwavering national pride in being Zambian. Two, the infectious energy that carries into her music. Over Zoom, we greet each other in ...

Protest music has a long and honourable tradition in southern Africa. In the colonial era, it began at least as long ago as 1897, when the South African songwriter Enoch Sontonga wrote his classic ...

Wesley Chibambo, popularly known as Dandy Krazy, one of Zambia’s most beloved musicians, has died following a tragic road accident on New Year’s Eve. He was 47. Dandy Krazy was travelling in the ...

Released from prison after a presidential pardon for a sexual assault conviction, a popular Zambian singer has been charged with assaulting another woman, despite his new role as ambassador against… ...

Ghana-based Benjamin Lebrave speaks fluent French and English, and can schmooze in Spanish and Portuguese. He’ll report on new African music every other week. This week, it’s Zambian group 2wo 1ne's ...