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"Honestly, my mom is the only one who supports me,my dad doesn’t really support my academics or music," Upcoming Musician, Phabian Musonda says, calmly. "If my mom has something, she helps and when she can’t, I hustle I run a small business at school." In the busy bee corridors of the University of Zambia (UNZA), where books, tests , exams...
Renowned hip-hop artist King Illest has withdrawn from the Kwacha Music Awards, stating that it's time for other artists from the region to take center stage. In recent years, King Illest has been nominated for Best Southern Province Artist of the Year, a title he consistently won. With his announcement earlier this year to spotlight artists from his region, King Illest...
Legendary musician Angela Nyirenda says young and upcoming artists should explore the rich world of traditional Zambian music. Nyirenda says artists play a vital role in promoting and preserving Zambia's cultural Heritage. In an interview with Lusaka Star, Nyirenda said she is passionate about bringing together different talents to celebrate Zambia's heritage through music. "When I'm on stage, I'm ready to sing...
After six years of entertaining film lovers, 'Mpali', a local series focused on the troubles of a polygamous marriage,has started receiving jabs of criticism. Over the years, the TV series has been praised for its creativity and quality acting. Homes were kept glued to the screen with spirited characters like Shupiwe, Nguzu, Logic and Jairos, who brought realism to the depiction...

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Young D to release two singles

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MUSIC ZED GOES VISUAL

The Music Zed Application has now introduced a provision for video streaming four months after being launched. Music Zed App, which was launched in January, ...