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Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid 80s and the early 90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi, Ichupo Ninsansa and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships. | Chishala dominated the music industry between the mid 80s and the early 90s. Some of his songs include: Church Elder, Na Musonda, Kubwaiche, Umunandi, Ichupo Ninsansa and the protest song "Common Man" where he protested the low salary wages of a common man amidst the rising economic hardships. | ||
In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in [[Lusaka]] hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the [[PK Chishala Band]], [[Junior Mulemena Boys]] and [[Masasu Band]]. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/06/10/misty-remembers-pk-chishala/ The Misty remembers PK Chishala], [[Lusaka Times]], 10 June 2016</ref> | In July 2016, The Misty Jazz Restaurant and Café in [[Lusaka]] hosted a memorial fundraising dinner for Chishala. The show featured the [[PK Chishala Band]], [[Junior Mulemena Boys]] and [[Masasu Band]]. Part of the proceeds went to Chishala's widow in support of their children and family.<ref name=LT>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/06/10/misty-remembers-pk-chishala/ The Misty remembers PK Chishala], [[Lusaka Times]], 10 June 2016</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
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Thereafter, he released the controversial common Man, which chronicled the suffering of the people, particularly the workers. | Thereafter, he released the controversial common Man, which chronicled the suffering of the people, particularly the workers. | ||
The song was originally composed and performed by Bennet Simbeye. | The song was originally composed and performed by Bennet Simbeye. | ||
The album also had the satirical Muchibolya and the danceable Lelo ni Weekend, which is highly popular at weddings. | The album also had the satirical Muchibolya and the danceable Lelo ni Weekend, which is highly popular at weddings.<ref name=LT/> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
