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‘''Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu''' (died 3 February 2017) was a [[Zambia]]n artiste and music producer. | |||
== | ==Early life== | ||
Chibangu | Chibangu was born in [[Ndola]]. He started doing music in 1995 after he was inspired by his late father who was a music producer.<ref name=lt>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/02/03/popular-musician-joe-the-ambassador-chibangu-dies/ Popular Musician Joe ’The Ambassador’ Chibangu Dies], [[Lusaka Times]], 3 February 2017</ref> | ||
==Career== | |||
In the late 90s Chibangu was a member of the [[Rap Prophets (singers)|Rap Prophets]]. He then moved and formed [[Melt Down (duo)|Melt Down]] with fellow artiste [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. The duo released R&B hits such as "[[Na Bwalya (song)|Na Bwalya]]. | |||
He also worked with [[Yesu Culture]], a gospel and afro rhythm band. When [[Chisha Folotiya]] formed [[Mondo Music]] in 1999, he signed Chibangu as head producer alongside [[C.R.I.S.I.S]] and [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. | |||
Before releasing his own album, Chibangu worked and collaborated with other artists. His debut album was “[[The Ambassador (album)|The Ambassador]]” and was released under [[Mondo Music]]. | |||
Some of the songs he did include “Chikashana”, “Sera”, “Bamudala”, “I’ll Be Waiting" and "Nakupenda".<ref name=lt/> | |||
==Personal life and death== | |||
Chibangu was married to Jubilee and the couple had two children. On 3 February 2017, Chibangu died at his home in [[Lusaka]]. He died in his sleep and was rushed to the hospital where he his death was confirmed.<ref name=lt/> | |||
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