Celebrated Zambian Rapper Ephraim Kasonde, popularly known as Dizmo says music streaming platform Boomplay has failed to pay Zambian artists their royalties due to its limited revenue model in the country.
Appearing on DJ Pressure T’s podcast, Dizmo revealed that he too has not received his royalties from the platform, attributing the challenge to how Boomplay generates its income.
He explained...
In 2010, the Zambian music industry witnessed one of its most talked about rivalries between Mark Mulaza Kaira and Mwila Musonda popularly known as Marcky 2 and Slapdee respectively.
The two were at the peak of their rising dominance in Zambian hip-hop and their competition created a major buzz among fans, with Kopala Swag loyalists standing behind Macky 2, while...
A fourth-year Physiotherapy Student at the University of Zambia (UNZA) has decided to venture into the music industry while striking a balance between science and sound.
At UNZA, where textbooks and lectures often dominate student life, 24-year-old Zambian rising Afro-pop artist Tobias Mwansa has refused to let assignments and textbooks define his entire university journey.
Tobias, better known by his two...
Yesterday, Chipolopolo and Bay Football Club Star Rachael Kundananji showed a different side of herself by stepping into the world of fashion.
Kundananji , on her social media platform posted a photo wearing an all black outfit that grabbed everyone’s attention.
From head to toe, she was dressed in black, walking confidently as if the pavement was her runway.She wore...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
Popular lyricist, producer and dancehall artist Jay Rox has released the long-awaited album Scar.
This comes after months of leaving his
fans in awe about its...