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Eagle One Album soars

Musician Obed Chileshe, popularly known as Chile One Mr Zambia, is making waves with his latest album Eagle One, which has garnered over 6 million views on YouTube and more than 500,000 streams on Spotify since its release on July 12, 2025. The album, which features six music videos, has received widespread praise from fans, with many describing it as...
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Gospel, secular Collab sparks debate

A social media thread in which popular gospel singer and pastor, Gift Kaputula, stated that gospel artists should not work with secular musicians has been received with mixed reactions. On June 24, 2025, Pastor Kaputula featured on the Truth Tuesday Podcast with Mag 44, where he argued that gospel artists should not collaborate with secular musicians because “God is a...
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Kazadi steps back from spotlight

Celebrated Zambian filmmaker David Kazadi has officially announced his decision to step back from his role as a judge on The ICON Zambia, a local reality talent show. In a press statement, Kazadi said he made the decision for personal reasons and to give the platform space to grow without his direct involvement. “This is one of the most difficult chapters...
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Government, UNZA ink MoU to build National Arts Centre

The Government, through the National Arts Council of Zambia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zambia (UNZA) for the construction of the National Arts Centre. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Arts, Fumba Chama, said this aim is to help boost participation in the arts sector. Speaking during the 2025 Commemoration of World...
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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...

Chile One nabbed for stealing over K6,500

Musician Chile One has been arrested for allegedly stealing money amounting to K6,530.00 from Radio Maria Yatsani Voice in Lusaka. "Brief facts are that the Radio Station engaged the suspect to produce a Jingle (short song) which was quoted at K6,500.00," Zambia Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said in a statement. "The money is alleged to have been sent...

King Illest shines light on South artists

In the recent years, music from Zambia's Copperbelt province has dominated the music industry, with artists like Macky 2, Y Celeb, and Chef 187 leading the charge. These artists have not only produced hit after hit but have also played a significant role in uplifting upcoming musicians across the country. To some extent, one might think Copperbelt is not only a...

Chile one is on the right track, music is about business – Towela

Musician Towela says the announcement by Chile one to release a song a day after renowned artist Yo Maps drops a song is a strategic and commendable move. "If my project gets more shinny because your project is coming up I would do it as well," she said when asked on Power TV's Zaye Zahala show on whether the industry...

Dizmo drops ‘Umuntu Mutwe’

Hip-hop artist Dizmo has kicked off his 2024 musical pursuit with a brand new 24 track album Umuntu Mutwe. He says Umuntu mutwe is a continuation of his first album Ghetto to Mayadi which was released about 2 years ago. " is a project about mindset, it is important for an individual to use their head to survive," Dizmo said. Umuntu Mutwe...

Vinchenzo M’bale drops out of Kwacha Music Awards

Vincent Daka famously known as Vinchenzo M'bale has dropped out of the 2023 Kwacha Music Awards. In a Facebook live video, Vinchenzo M'bale, said that he is not happy for being nominated in the category of 'best new comer', saying that he is not a new comer. "I felt very uncomfortable for being nominated under the category 'Lusaka best artist because...
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