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KB Killa Beats
Yahya Kaba (born 20 June 1983), known professionally as Killa Beats or just KB, is a Zambian Hip hop music, hip hop record producer and songwriter. KB is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of his own label imprint, K-Amy Studio. His music career started in 2004 but his full recognition came in 2009 after the song Doubting for the singer Judy which featured P Jay. KB is also best known for his role as one of the judges on the MTN Music Scorer and Dreams Zambia. He was once co-host for Muvi TV's ''The Breakfast Show'' and was once a radio presenter for Rock FM. He was also the National Treasurer for the Zambia Association of Musicians. Life and career 2004–2010: Early life and career beginnings Yahya Kaba was born and raised in Lusaka. KB started his music career as a Rapping, rapper in the 1990s, however his interest was switched to radio after he completed his grade school. He used to visit Digital X studios where his music interest grew. KB started off as a Radio Presente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lusaka
Lusaka (; ) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Zambia. It is one of the fastest-developing cities in southern Africa. Lusaka is in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about . , the city's population was about 3.3 million, while the urban population is estimated at 2.5 million in 2018. Lusaka is the centre of both commerce and government in Zambia and connects to the country's four main highways heading Great North Road, Zambia, north, Livingstone Road, south, Great East Road, east and Great West Road, Zambia, west. English is the official language of the city administration, while Bemba language, Bemba, Tonga language (Zambia and Zimbabwe), Tonga, Lenje, Soli language, Soli, Lozi language, Lozi and Nyanja are the commonly spoken street languages. The earliest evidence of settlement in the area dates to the 6th century AD, with the first known settlement in the 11th century. It was then home to the Lenje people, Lenje and Soli language, Soli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleo Ice Queen
Clementina Mulenga (born June 14, 1989), popularly known as Cleo Ice Queen, is a Zambian-born hip-hop recording artist, television, and radio presenter. She is a multiple award-winning musical artiste and media personality which has seen her become one of the most influential personalities in Zambia and the rest of Africa. She is signed to global record label.Def Jam Records, Backed by a huge social media following of over 1.6 million across all social media platforms, she first gained recognition for her work as a Proflight Zambia brand ambassador and a Maximum Diva Woman Condom brand ambassador. Since then, she has gone on to sign deals with huge global franchises such as Johnnie Walker, Fair and White and Softcare. She is also passionate about female physical fitness and partners with Evolve Fitness. Cleo rose to prominence in 2013 when she participated in the eighth season of the reality television series Big Brother Africa, known as The Chase. She is also known for her m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B'Flow
Brian Mumba Kasoka Bwembya known professionally as B Flow (B'Flow or B-Flow), is a Zambian musician, media personality, humanitarian, philanthropist, social justice advocate, and founder of Music For Change. He served as Chairperson of the HIV/AIDS and Social Commentary (HASC) committee of the Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) from 2014 to 2017, before being elected to the position of Publicity Secretary in 2018. He is the global ambassador in the fight against HIV/AIDS for American organization AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and also the first Zambian artist in the world to launch an album at a US Embassy. The event was sponsored by the United States government through the embassy. The stage name B Flow was inspired by people who loved his 'flow'. B Flow also took a new direction with his music, changing his genre to what is now known as “KaliDanceHall” (A mix of traditional Zambian Kalindula music and Dance Hall). In November 2016, the United Nations Population Fund ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zone Fam
Zone Fam was a Zambian hip hop supergroup based in Lusaka, composed of Sam Sakala (Dope G), Jackson Banda (Jay Rox), Reginald Lube (Yung Verbal), and previously Timbwama Chisenga (FKA Thugga now known as Tim) until his departure from the group on April 1, 2015. It was a collective of solo artists that frequented "Zone Studios" started by Duncan Sodala also known as Holstar and Kati Kawanu in 2006. Zone Fam Officially became a Rap group in 2009 after recording "The Full Script" Mixtape with Nigerian producer Teck-zilla. They gained popularity after the release of their debut album single ''Shaka Zulu On Em'' which received nationwide airplay, topping radio charts and got worldwide reviews off YouTube. In 2011 they went on and released their first studio album, ''The Business: Foreign Exchange'', which was the bestseller of that year. In 2012, Zone Fam signed their first international deal under record label Taurus Musik of Kenya, which helped them produce songs several song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto
The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown" and ''berht'' "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form ''Robert'', where an Old English cognate form (''Hrēodbēorht'', ''Hrodberht'', ''Hrēodbēorð'', ''Hrœdbœrð'', ''Hrœdberð'', ''Hrōðberχtŕ'') had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersen Zagaze
Mukubesa Mundia (born September 28, 1982), better known by his stage name Petersen Zagaze is a Zambian Reggae and Afro Dancehall recording artist and record producer from Lusaka, Zambia. He initially gained major recognition after his third single in 2005 ''Munyaule''. Petersen a holder of a Bachelor of Art's Degree in Public Administration is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of his own label imprint, Zaga Lyfe Entertainment, Octopus Media and 2016 Kora Awards Best Male Southern Africa Nominee. Music career Petersen's music career started off in 2002 as a songwriter and released two songs Wasaina Fight, Nenze Na Pamela and Wind your body in 2003 and 2004. He then recorded his first album in 2005 and now has 6 albums plus a number of hit singles. Early music career 2002–2004 In 2002 Petersen entered Zambian music as a songwriter and backing vocalist for various artists in Zambia his first taste was after writing ‘goodnight’ for a group called Ba Crazy and he was then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Katembula
Jordan Katembula (born 1978) known professionally as JK, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of Zambian music and the R&B genre in Zambia. Early life Born in 1978 in Ndola, Zambia, He attended his junior school at Chilengwa Basic School in Ndola and he completed his secondary education at Lubuto Secondary School. At the age of eight he identified himself as a musician. Music career 1997-2000:Early Years JK begun his music journey in 1997 when he first recorded a demo at savoy hotel in Ndola with a band known as the ukwa band. In order to accomplish his childhood dream of been a musician, Jk relocated to Lusaka were the grass seemed greener. Within a short while he met rapper MC Wabwino and later featured on his (MC Wabwino) popular album Yamene Yamene album. In 1999 he joined a group called New Age where he was lead vocalist. Before long, in 2000 he left the group and decided to become a sole artist. because of his unblemis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chef 187
Kondwani Kaira (born 23rd May 1986), better known by his stage name Chef 187, is a Zambian hip hop musician, a former Infinix ambassador and former Proflight ambassador from the Copperbelt Province signed under Alpha Entertainments Music. A younger brother of Macky 2. Career Chef 187 first showed interest in music when he was 5 but he only considered it as a career in 2003 after seeing his elder brother Macky 2 become successful in the music industry over the years. In 2005 he recorded his first song. In 2011 he collaborated with Macky 2 his older brother, performing a diss track entitled "I Am Zambian Hip-Hop", targeted at rapper Slap Dee of XYZ entertainment records. Discography Albums * ''Bon Appetit'' - 2019 * '' Bon Appetit Deluxe'' - Published: 02/2021 * ''Amnesia'' - 2016 * ''Heart of a Lion'' - 2014 * ''Amenso Pamo- 2013'' * ''Broke Nolunkumbwa'' - 2023 Notable songs * "Wala" -2015 * "Kumalila Ngoma" - 2014 * "Foolish me feat P Jay" * "Big Shofolo" * "99 job ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kantu (Artist)
Kantu Habanji Siachingili(born 5 April 1990 ), known professionally as Kantu, which is also written as Kan 2, is a Zambian singer and songwriter, and an ambassador to the Triple V Campaign. She first came onto the Zambian music scene when she featured on Slapdee's track titled "Remember". Her first single "Mungeli" was released in May 2014. She was nominated twice at the 2015 Mosi Zambia Music Awards event, for Best Collaboration and Best New Artist and won the Best Female Artist award 2016 at the Zambian Music Awards. Life and career Early life Kantu Habanji Siachingili was born in Choma and is the fifth born daughter in a family of six. Kan 2 did her primary education at Adastra Primary School in Choma and secondary education at Hillcrest Technical High School in Livingstone where she studied with fellow singers Judy Yo and Wacheda. She did her tertiary education at the University of Zambia in 2009 where she studied for 4 years and has a bachelor's degree in Art with E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muvi TV
Muvi TV is a private television station in Lusaka, Zambia. It was formed in 2003 and is one of the 4 major private stations in Zambia. It has faced major government shutdowns in the past due to its reporting of critical issues. In 2011, president Rupiah Banda Rupiah Bwezani Banda (19 February 1937 – 11 March 2022) was a Zambian politician who served as the fourth president of Zambia from 2008 to 2011, taking over from Levy Mwanawasa, who died as the sitting president. Banda was an active participant ... ordered the closure of the station just before the general elections.https://www.zambiawatchdog.com/pf-thugs-attack-muvi-tv-reporter-filming-lungu-welcomed-by-crates-of-beer-in-mongu/amp/ PF thugs attack Muvi TV reporter filming Lungu welcomed by crates of beer in Mongu – Zambian Watchdog References Television stations in Zambia {{Africa-tv-station-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapping
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include "content" (what is being said), "flow" (rhythm, rhyme), and "delivery" (cadence, tone). Rap differs from spoken-word poetry in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of hip hop music commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate hip-hop culture by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African griot tradition, Cockney rhyming slang, certain vocal styles of blues, jazz, 1960s African-American poetry and ''Sprechgesang''. The use of rap in popular music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip hop genre and cultural movement. Rapping developed from the role of master of ceremonies (MC) at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
