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{{Infobox musical artist | |||
| name = Black Muntu | |||
| image = Black Muntu.jpg | |||
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| caption = Leo (l) and Mwemba (r) on the [[Wisakamana (album)|Wisakamana]] album cover in 1999 as Black Muntu | |||
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| years_active = {{start date|1999}}–{{end date|2005}} | |||
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| past_members = [[Mwembe Chulu]] <br/> | |||
[[Leo Bweupe]] | |||
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'''Black Muntu''' was an urban rap group with a massive following across [[Zambia]]. The group was made up of two members namely [[Mwembe Chulu]] and [[Leo Bweupe]]. They were commonly known as the ‘Kings of Kalifunku’, a musical style they themselves invented. | '''Black Muntu''' was an urban rap group with a massive following across [[Zambia]]. The group was made up of two members namely [[Mwembe Chulu]] and [[Leo Bweupe]]. They were commonly known as the ‘Kings of Kalifunku’, a musical style they themselves invented. | ||
==Duo career== | ==Duo career== | ||
The duo made their musical mark when they released their debut album called " | The duo made their musical mark when they released their debut album called "[[Wisakamana (album)|Wisakamana]]" in December 1999. The album earned them a household name in the country’s music scene. Before they parted ways, they released their second album "[[Kokoliko (album)|Kokoliko]]" on 23 May 2002 under [[Mondo Music]] label. The two albums are renowned for having songs like ‘[[Mayo Wandi Wachibili (song)|Mayo Wandi Wachibili]]’, ‘Chanigwila Kumoyo’, ‘It’s Ok’, ‘Chibeibe’ and ‘Kabudo’. | ||
==Solo careers== | ==Solo careers== | ||
Mwembe and Leo then went on to pursue solo careers. | [[Mwembe Chulu|Mwemba]] and [[Leo Bweupe|Leo]] then went on to pursue solo careers. | ||
In May 2011, they reunited after nearly a decade of separation. The group featured on the 'Black and Beautiful - Kalifunku Mix' song on [[Yesu Culture]]'s ‘Sikwendaba’ album. They also featured on ‘[[The Rhythm Nation Project Vol 1 (album)|The Rhythm Nation Project Vol 1]]’, as well as on the single ‘Usi Nisaabu' with [[Suke Chile]]. | In May 2011, they reunited after nearly a decade of separation. The group featured on the 'Black and Beautiful - Kalifunku Mix' song on [[Yesu Culture]]'s ‘Sikwendaba’ album. They also featured on ‘[[The Rhythm Nation Project Vol 1 (album)|The Rhythm Nation Project Vol 1]]’, as well as on the single ‘Usi Nisaabu' with [[Suke Chile]]. | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Zambian music]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
*[http://musicinafrica.net/directory/black-muntu Black Muntu on Music in Africa] | |||
[[Category:Zambian musicians]] | |||
[[Category:Zambian music]] | |||
