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|birth_name = | |birth_name = Joseph Mulenga Chibangu | ||
|birth_date = {{Birth date|1975|08|21}} | |birth_date = {{Birth date|1975|08|21}} | ||
|birth_place = [[Ndola]], [[Zambia]] | |birth_place = [[Ndola]], [[Zambia]] | ||
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'''Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu''' (21 August 1975—3 February 2017) was a [[Zambia]]n [[musician]], songwriter and music producer. He was one of the pioneers of contemporary [[Zambian music]] alongside other artists such as the [[Black Muntu]], [[Shatel (duo)|Shatel]], [[Jordan Katembula|Jordan Katembula (JK)]], [[Chilu Lemba]], [[DaNNy]], [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]] and [[Daddy Zemus]]. | '''Joseph Mulenga Chibangu''' professionally known as '''Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu''' (21 August 1975—3 February 2017) was a [[Zambia]]n [[musician]], songwriter and music producer. He was one of the pioneers of contemporary [[Zambian music]] alongside other artists such as the [[Black Muntu]], [[Shatel (duo)|Shatel]], [[Jordan Katembula|Jordan Katembula (JK)]], [[Chilu Lemba]], [[DaNNy]], [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]] and [[Daddy Zemus]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He was part of the [[Rap Prophets]], who were among the first rap groups to gain popularity and used to feature on [[Sounds Good]]. He came to [[Lusaka]] in 1997 and joined the versatile [[B-Sharp Band]] with which he toured the country. With the B-Sharp, he was able to perform alongside the likes of [[Ackim Simukonda]], [[Maureen Lilanda]] and [[Maria Nkhoma]]. His first engineering experience was at Feedback Studio in 1998 before going to [[Mondo Music]] in 1999.<ref name=zadama/> | He was part of the [[Rap Prophets]], who were among the first rap groups to gain popularity and used to feature on [[Sounds Good]]. He came to [[Lusaka]] in 1997 and joined the versatile [[B-Sharp Band]] with which he toured the country. With the B-Sharp, he was able to perform alongside the likes of [[Ackim Simukonda]], [[Maureen Lilanda]] and [[Maria Nkhoma]]. His first engineering experience was at Feedback Studio in 1998 before going to [[Mondo Music]] in 1999.<ref name=zadama/> | ||
[[File:Joe Chibangu with Chilu Lemba.jpg|thumb|Chibangu with [[Chilu Lemba]] performing at the [[ | [[File:Joe Chibangu with Chilu Lemba.jpg|thumb|Chibangu with [[Chilu Lemba]] performing at the [[The Rhythm Nation Project]] launch in 2000|150px|left]] | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
In 2000, Chibangu recorded 7 songs with fellow artiste [[Chilu Lemba]]. The most well known was "Shibuka" (Kamale) off Mondo Music’s ‘[[ | In 2000, Chibangu recorded 7 songs with fellow artiste [[Chilu Lemba]]. The most well known was "Shibuka" (Kamale) off Mondo Music’s ‘[[The Rhythm Nation Project]]’. | ||
He had experimented with the [[kalindula]] sound on [[JK]]’s album to such great effect as evidenced on the song ‘Bana Malama’, a revamped version of [[Laban Kalunga]]’s ‘[[Bashi Malama (song)|Bashi Malama]]’.<ref name=zadama>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=93770 ‘Ambassador’ Joe Chibangu dies], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], 4 February 2017</ref> | He had experimented with the [[kalindula]] sound on [[JK]]’s album to such great effect as evidenced on the song ‘Bana Malama’, a revamped version of [[Laban Kalunga]]’s ‘[[Bashi Malama (song)|Bashi Malama]]’.<ref name=zadama>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=93770 ‘Ambassador’ Joe Chibangu dies], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], 4 February 2017</ref> | ||
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Chibangu was a previous winner of the Best Male Award at the Azami Awards. He was also a two time nominee for the Best Male Southern Africa at the KORA Awards in South Africa.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/03/contemporary-zambian-music-pioneer-joe-chibangu-dies/ Contemporary Zambian Music Pioneer Joe Chibangu Dies], [[Zambia Reports]], 3 February 2017</ref> | Chibangu was a previous winner of the Best Male Award at the Azami Awards. He was also a two time nominee for the Best Male Southern Africa at the KORA Awards in South Africa.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/03/contemporary-zambian-music-pioneer-joe-chibangu-dies/ Contemporary Zambian Music Pioneer Joe Chibangu Dies], [[Zambia Reports]], 3 February 2017</ref> | ||
==Personal life | ==Personal life== | ||
Chibangu was married to Jubilee and had three children.<ref name=zadama/> On 3 February 2017, Chibangu died at his home in [[Lusaka]]. He was rushed to the hospital where his death was confirmed.<ref name=lt/> He was 41 years old.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/04/sa-based-entertainment-guru-mourns-joe-ambassador-chibangu/ SA-Based Entertainment Guru Mourns Joe “The Ambassador” Chibangu], [[Zambia Reports]], 4 February 2017</ref> | Chibangu was married to Jubilee and had three children.<ref name=zadama/> | ||
==Death== | |||
On 3 February 2017, Chibangu died at his home in [[Thornpark]], [[Lusaka]]. He was rushed to the hospital where his death was confirmed.<ref name=lt/> He was 41 years old.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/04/sa-based-entertainment-guru-mourns-joe-ambassador-chibangu/ SA-Based Entertainment Guru Mourns Joe “The Ambassador” Chibangu], [[Zambia Reports]], 4 February 2017</ref> He was put to rest on 7 February 2017 at [[Memorial Park Cemetery]] in Lusaka. | |||
He was given an artistic send off with various live musical performances held at the [[Mulungushi Conference Center]]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
