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* | * Hip hop | ||
* [[Kalindula]] | * [[Kalindula]] | ||
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'''Fumba Chama''' | '''Fumba Chama''' (born 6 April 1984) known professionally as '''Pilato''', is a [[Zambia]]n hip hop recording artist from [[Ndola]]. The name '''Pilato''' written as '''pilAto'''<ref name=Pil/> is an acronym for, ''People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over''.<ref name=MTV/> Born and raised on the [[Copperbelt Province]], pilAto commenced his career as a Poet at the early age of 10 before formally moving into the music industry in 2010 and in 2010, poetry became his music. Pilato has released three studio albums | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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===Music and politics=== | ===Music and politics=== | ||
In between the year 2010 and 2011 he had released a song satirically referring to some non-performing Zambian [[National Assembly (Zambia)|MP]]'s as '''Mental Patients'''. | In between the year 2010 and 2011 he had released a song satirically referring to some non-performing Zambian [[National Assembly (Zambia)|MP]]'s as '''Mental Patients'''. | ||
[[File:Pilato at Central Police.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Fumba Chama arriving at the Central Police in 2015.]]In 2013, he recorded a single entitled '''Bufi''' featuring [[Petersen]], a highly politically charged song that labeled the late [[List of Presidents of Zambia|President]] [[Michael Sata]] a 'Father of Lies'.<ref name=LIES/> The song got a negative feed back as the supporters of the [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|ruling party]] were up in arms and he claims he received numerous death threats over the song. | [[File:Pilato at Central Police.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Fumba Chama arriving at the Central Police in 2015.]]In 2013, he recorded a single entitled '''Bufi''' featuring [[Petersen Zagaze|Petersen]], a highly politically charged song that labeled the late [[List of Presidents of Zambia|President]] [[Michael Sata]] a 'Father of Lies'.<ref name=LIES/> The song got a negative feed back as the supporters of the [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|ruling party]] were up in arms and he claims he received numerous death threats over the song. | ||
In 2015 Pilato showed his support for opposition leader [[Hakainde Hichilema]] | In 2015 Pilato showed his support for opposition leader [[Hakainde Hichilema]] | ||
and put up regular performances at his rally's countrywide. His support for Mr Hichilema failed to clinch him [[State House]], the [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|PF]] won the [[Zambian presidential election, 2015|election]]<ref name="Hichilema">{{cite web |url=http://hh-zambia.com/blog/edgar-lungu-steals-election/ |title=Edgar Lungu steals election |last1=Hichilema |first1=Hakainde |date=24 January 2015 |website=hh-zambia.com |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> in what was one of the tightest election victories ever recorded since Zambia reverted to plural politics. 6 months later he recorded a song of Nashil Pischen Kazembe's 1970s hit '''Aphiri Anabwela''' but he changed the lryrics into '''Alungu Anbwela'''.<ref name=ZMB>{{cite web|title= Read Pilato's Alungu Anabwela Song Lyrics |url= http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/read-pilatos-alungu-anabwela-lyrics/ |publisher= Phil Dill |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Unapologetic, the musician was bundled up and slapped with<ref name=ZWD>{{cite web|title= Satirical musician Pilato arrested, charged |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/satirical-musician-pilato-freed-of-charges/ |publisher= zambiawatchdog.com |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | and put up regular performances at his rally's countrywide. His support for Mr Hichilema failed to clinch him [[State House]], the [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|PF]] won the [[Zambian presidential election, 2015|election]]<ref name="Hichilema">{{cite web |url=http://hh-zambia.com/blog/edgar-lungu-steals-election/ |title=Edgar Lungu steals election |last1=Hichilema |first1=Hakainde |date=24 January 2015 |website=hh-zambia.com |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> in what was one of the tightest election victories ever recorded since Zambia reverted to plural politics. 6 months later he recorded a song of Nashil Pischen Kazembe's 1970s hit '''Aphiri Anabwela''' but he changed the lryrics into '''Alungu Anbwela'''.<ref name=ZMB>{{cite web|title= Read Pilato's Alungu Anabwela Song Lyrics |url= http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/read-pilatos-alungu-anabwela-lyrics/ |publisher= Phil Dill |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Unapologetic, the musician was bundled up and slapped with<ref name=ZWD>{{cite web|title= Satirical musician Pilato arrested, charged |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/satirical-musician-pilato-freed-of-charges/ |publisher= zambiawatchdog.com |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
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====2015==== | ====2015==== | ||
In June 2015 Pilato was arrested<ref name=ZMR>{{cite web|title= Musician Pilato Arrested Over Song |url= http://zambiareports.com/2015/06/08/musician-pilato-arrested-over-song/ |publisher= Zambia Reports |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe's Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato's lyrics which call [[Edgar Lungu|President Lungu]]<ref name=Yahoo>{{cite web|title=Zambian police arrest musician for mocking president |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/singer-pilato-arrested-for-bufi-song/ |publisher= Yahoo! News |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>"a drunk," among several other insults. After he got out jail<ref name=LTW>{{cite web|title= I will not apologise says Pilato as Police probe the musician |url= https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/02/i-will-not-apologise-says-pilato/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Pilato said he can not defame the Head of State with his song and that he was just merely bringing out his message. | In June 2015 Pilato was arrested<ref name=ZMR>{{cite web|title= Musician Pilato Arrested Over Song |url= http://zambiareports.com/2015/06/08/musician-pilato-arrested-over-song/ |publisher= Zambia Reports |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe's Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato's lyrics which call [[Edgar Lungu|President Lungu]]<ref name=Yahoo>{{cite web|title=Zambian police arrest musician for mocking president |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/singer-pilato-arrested-for-bufi-song/ |publisher= Yahoo! News |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>"a drunk," among several other insults. After he got out jail<ref name=LTW>{{cite web|title= I will not apologise says Pilato as Police probe the musician |url= https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/02/i-will-not-apologise-says-pilato/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Pilato said he can not defame the Head of State with his song and that he was just merely bringing out his message. | ||
====2017==== | |||
On January 9th 2017 Pilato washed his hands off the opposition UPND to sign up for the ruling Patriotic Front<ref name=ZNC>{{cite web|title=Pilato reconciles with PF|url=http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=47211 |publisher= ZNBC |accessdate=14 April 2017}}</ref>. The Copperbelt musician was the most notable musician on the UPND campaign team. Pilato was welcomed by PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri. | |||
The ‘repented’ Pilato has pledged total loyalty to the ruling party <ref name=LTK>{{cite web|title= Pilato Reconciles with PF…Washes Hands Off UPND|url= https://zambiareports.com/2017/01/09/pilato-reconciles-pf-washes-hands-off-upnd/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref name=LTA>{{cite web|title= Pilato Joins PF|url=http://tiozambia.com/pilato-reconciles-with-pf/amp/ |publisher= Tio Zambia |accessdate=14 April 2017}}</ref>. | |||
==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
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===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
* Here I Live <ref>{{cite web|title=ALBUM: Pilato – “Here I Live” (H.I.L)|url=https://zambianmusicblog.co/album-pilato-here-i-live-h-i-l/ |publisher=Surb Ratio|accessdate=5 July 2010}}</ref> – 2020 | |||
* The Forsaken Prophecy<ref>{{cite web|title=ALBUM REVIEW: The Forsaken Prophesy by PilAto (The Anticipation) |url=http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/album-review-the-forsaken-prophesy-by-pilato-the-anticipation/ |publisher=Phil Dill|accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> – 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Pilato releases new album |url=https://www.recordunion.com/Music/Album/49646#.Vvo8fjPRY64 |publisher=Record Union |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | * The Forsaken Prophecy<ref>{{cite web|title=ALBUM REVIEW: The Forsaken Prophesy by PilAto (The Anticipation) |url=http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/album-review-the-forsaken-prophesy-by-pilato-the-anticipation/ |publisher=Phil Dill|accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> – 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Pilato releases new album |url=https://www.recordunion.com/Music/Album/49646#.Vvo8fjPRY64 |publisher=Record Union |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
* Just Stupid – 2014<ref name=ANWH>{{cite web|title=Daily Mail on Jul 05, 2014 Pilato launches 'Just Stupid' |url= http://www.africanewshub.com/news/1648324-pilato-launches-just-stupid |publisher= Africa News Hub |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | * Just Stupid – 2014<ref name=ANWH>{{cite web|title=Daily Mail on Jul 05, 2014 Pilato launches 'Just Stupid' |url= http://www.africanewshub.com/news/1648324-pilato-launches-just-stupid |publisher= Africa News Hub |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
* Judy's – 2012<ref name=TZED>{{cite web|title=Money Music Releases Pilato, Judy's Albums |url=http://thezambian.com/news/2012/08/11/money-music-releases-pilato-judys-albums/ |publisher= The Zambian |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | * Judy's – 2012<ref name=TZED>{{cite web|title=Money Music Releases Pilato, Judy's Albums |url=http://thezambian.com/news/2012/08/11/money-music-releases-pilato-judys-albums/ |publisher= The Zambian |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Entertainers]] | [[Category:Entertainers]] |
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